The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-06-11

Cotton was more active with sales Of 1000 bales at
steady prices Other articles without important
change.
The firing Of the salute by Il. B. NJ frigate produced
quite sensation for moment, rumor spread that
the Pacific had arrived 1t not long, however before
the story was put to rest.
The visit Of the eander with her noble passengers,
however, was hailed event OF considerable interest
1t only about two years since that the unised
States vessel Of St. Lawrence, reached the port OF
Southampton on similar peaceful mission, and where
She with her officers and crew. received with every
mark Of di tnction and hospitality BY the official autho
rites of that town. The officers also treated with
marked respect and honor in London.
hoped that corporate authorities, seconded
by citizens, would extend to the LsAnder, to her OH
GERS and especially to Her Majestys commissioners, that
reciprocal respect, kindness, and hospitality which
hearty welcome should vouchsafe
II was stated that Professor Bache the coast survey
was in town. and would be Joined by Professor Hen
ry and other scientific gentlemen Professor Bache
at the request Of some OF leading citizens contem.
plates, while here, briefly examining into the
present state of harbor, and ascertaining how
far the improvements going on and contemplated are
likely to effect the channels of the harbor 1t sup
posed that he would examine the docks building being
extended and Hled up in the East river including those
extent, if any, they were likely to injure harbor.
This was an important mission, and the report of the
Professor would be looked fer with great interest His
opinions could not fail to much influence the
subject.
The clipper ship Sovereign OF the Seas had been loaded
and prepared to sail for Liverpool but owing to the diff
Guilty Of obtaining rgSers she would not, probably be
able to get away for three or four days.
The splendid clipper ship known the Queen of Clip
pers sold to Messrs Zarega Co. for about $40 COO
about three fourths full for California and would have
early despatch.
Many private letters are said to be due from CAfor
mia, which 1t was hoped would to hand by the IL
Hnois.
Regret was expressed that the weekly California mail
was to be discontinued Th, would prove matter Of
serious to all merchants engaged In the
ci6c trade.
II seems strange that while steamers obtain more pas.
sengers than they well accommodate both going and
coming they should not extend their facilities for trana
portation, instead Of diminishing them.
Weekly communication could still be maintained
were the steamers Of the Nicaragua line to alternate
their days of sailing with the vessels Of the mail steam
ship company At present. strangely enough they both
advertise to sail tho same day, viz, June the goth
If the Post Office Department cannot pay for the con-
veyanse Of an extra weekly mail all that Ia asked the
Nicaragua company might afford to carry bi monthly
alternating mail for less money.
As soon IS the stamped envelopes issued which
would probably be next month the express agents would
Re allowed to carry letters and those running the
Nicaragus route M alternatng) could do much towards
keeping up . weekly letter communication which was
an object Of deep interest to the whole community and
TO merchants in particular.