The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-04-02

The PROJECTED INVASION OF CANADA-The
organ of Senator Seward renews its assertions
with respect to the contemplated invasion Of
Canada, and evinces knowledge on the sub
ject which no one but leading conspirator
could possess 1t likewise publishes second
proclamation from John Mitchell to the Irish
containing the usual twaddle about the Irish
"being bound by affection and duty to obey
the laws of the United States and mystic
riously proclaiming that certain Irishmen
have resolved, if fair occasion arise, to avail
themselves of it," We are hardly in position
to be able to Judge Of the efficacy of the argu-
mcnts by which John Mitchell is trying to
dragon his countrymen into his schemes; or
whether calling Irishmen idiots and beastsu
is likely to conduce to their speedy enrolment
in the army that is to invade Canada. John
Mitchel's experience ought to have taught
him the best method Of dealing with his coun-
trymen. The part of conspirator and ilibuster
must be new to his ally, William II. Seward:
but we doubt not that, with his accustomed
versatility, he will soon be an adept in the
business. A year hence. the Irish army will
be in fine fighting order, with plenty of well
disciplined troops, ammunition, and vitriol
bottles. With Generals Seward and Mitchell
at its head, the Canadians had better look to
their safety.
Social Revolution In New YorIx-AuctInas
md their Effects.
AT this particular season general revelation takes
place in almost every business in the city, and new i'm
pulse appears to pervadc all classes The merchant the
shopkeeper and the tradesman forward to it's
approach with The most sangune expectations new en-
terprzes set anoat inland commerce il released
from the thraldom in which it held by winter The
country pours its wealth into city, and everything
appears to be instinct with life and vigor But 70
none perhaps, it welcome than the auconeer
who regards it with peculiar vencration it is to him
particularly season of profit The surplus stock which
remains on hand at the close of the winter is removed
from the stores to the saesroom and there knocked down
TO the highest bidder houses furniture clothing books
and in fact all commodities marketable
change owners under the magic influence of the sales
mans hammer The papers crowded with advertise
ments of all kinds, among which the auctioneers' are
1copspcuous, each one presenting the greatest in
to the purchaser. Some Of these announce
cry sale of very handsome two story houses
improvements, and every convenience
sired The material of which they are
(crbed in detail, the kind of wood used in
Zoors, 0ePcolor of the blinds, the number OF shade
in 'front.' the size of the yard-and the whole winds
up with tribute of praise to the remarkably geneeI
and elegant appearance of their exterior.
Some of these houses have been built ON speculation
some sold by the that they may invest their ca
pita enterprise, and disposed clear
off the mortgages upon which they have erected To
each there is history and that history without it's
interest to those who look beneath the surface Of things
In other kind Of property is there great differ
in the value find in real estate. house which
would bring thirty forty thousand dollars situated
in Wall street. any other great business thoroughfare
could not be disposed of for than five six thou.
sand if located in the upper part Of the city. We nd
looking the advertisements, that the largest
amount of real estate to be sold at auction lies above
Forteth street. while there appears limit to the
number Of buildings and building lots to be disposed of
Williamsburg and Brooklyn. 1t very rarely happens that
any property lying the Five Points in its immediate
vicinity offered for sale in this way; the we
presume, preferring to sell 1t privately possible.
However, this may be- seldom hear Of property of this
description changing hands, except it is intended TO be
used for purpose like that to which the Old Brewery
was converted Many will purchase lots
speculation in the upper part the city, and by keep
ing possession of them for five six years may at the
end that period realize fortune upon them others
have done before The Merchants Exchanged the grand
auction mart for houses and lots and several millions of
dollars worth Of operty there change owners every
week.
The notices OF auction sales of dry goods always form
attractive feature in paper for the ladies' who never
fail in finding great bargains at them. They are also
particularly interesting to the small dealers in the coun-
try who always the look out for cheap goods 1t
does not matter so much they not the latest and
most fashionable assortment for in the country the ca
PRECIOUS goddess not rule with the absolute sway she
exercises in the city There is want Of variety and
there appears from the advertisements be no end to
the quantity. French goods, English goods and Ameri-
can goods all to be had in abundance at lowest
rates. large number of houses dsposing Of their
whole stock that they may commence the year with
supply.
One firm announces its determination to sell without
reserve and nvtes the attention all dealers their
unsurpassed assortment of wooens both foreign and
domesc'' while another 'bcgs leave to inform the pub
lie that the weknown establishment of Stckler Co.,
before closing will sell off its whole stock in trade at the
lowest prices" Then follows long list of the different
descriptions in which French terms appear prepon-
de lanes gros de Rhines poult dc
Sole and other extraordinary Names making vocabu-
larry which, all except the initiated Is as uninellgble
as Egyptian heroglyphics.
Then there extensive sales Of furniture by fami-
lies who breaking up housekeeping and by cabinet
makers, who are either retiring from business, who
are about laying in supply These sales
tnued throughout the whole year, but they more
numerous and extensive during this season. There
are cabinet makers who manufacture household
furniture for auctions alone who realize con.
siderable profits thercfrom Their articles
displayed in the most tempting manner, and as they
present great inducements they cold without any
difficulty. Every description, from the painest deal
table to the most deliberately carved extension
may be procured at these sales at considerable reduc
tion and there hundreds of families in New York
who would not purchase their furniture elsewhere.
Through the medium of these auctions social reyo-
luton is effected every year, and do esmlte
the amount when we that over hundred millions