The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-09-11

the following articles Of merchandise changed hands
quantities at the following Prces-haurus sugar x2s
mayed, s22 los. per tom; Manila rope assorted, x4s;
The seventy ninth anniversary Of American indepen
asIos a q 'a was 70 Pc ssa y GS e
importance Of the event There to Be grand din
ner and see, by advertisement that Americans
invited to close their places Of business at noon on
The Melbourne Argus Of June 20. has the following
itemsThe captain Of the ship Alfred from Hong Kong
f962 upon 1o2 convctions for bringing into port an ex
Of Chinese passengers Zach conviction carries with
Imprisonment Of fourteen days making eight
prison for the latter term in default Of payment
The imports to Melbourne from the United States dur
against f4a5 ss In the corresponding quarter last year.
the exports IN the same period to the United States
The commercial article of theAyus fears that the sup
ply of breadstuns from Chile may be diminished owing to
Tssysd % ,sds that Of for
from New York, lately arrived at Melbourne, sold WELL
and H. supposed that further supplies are expected
The Mount Alexander Mail says hundred weights gold
$1,000 worth between breakfast and dinner The new
word shicerp has been introduced into the Australian
vocabulary, and the precious metal Is now bought and
At Ballarat the American miners were busy making
arrangements to celebrate the Fourth Of July on an ex
In addition to the foregoing have the following items
Of news to the 2sth Of june
Major General Sir b. N,col, commander Of the forces
died on the oath.
On tie same day. DR.. Dick of the 18th Regiment
''stuck up" a. knocked down in colonial phraseolo
gy,) and shot at. within hundred yards Of Princes
Bridge Barracks. He was dangerously wounded.
The Sydney news is gratifying The Empire gives an
which the speech of the Governor General ID auded
in very high terms Among the topics urged for con-
sideraiion, and upon which the Governor General
nrp OWn
mendat,ons, were-education, municipal organization
the of the gold fields communication
throughout the colony by road and railroads. provisions
The South Australia is from the Adelaide Times of
Captain General and commanderin Chief Of South Aus
tralia conferred upon Sir MDonne late simple Go,
vornor, derives SIR VIM Denson the GoyernorSenerai
of New South Wales, OF any authority which he may
have had before the said title was conferred.
The market of Adelaide is represented as very dull
Among the projected departures Of vessels, we note
two ships, bark and brig all up for calao, 10
leave at at an early date
From Victoria we have news Of Mutual Protection
Society having been formed by the miners, with the
sanction of the government to prevent the Jumping Of
claims which had caused serious difficulties The Of
tenders had been put down. and compelled to conform to
Mr. G. Y Brooke is apparently popular in sydney On
with an address, requesting him to perform
his round of characters to which he assented.
The issue of coin from the new mint was to take place
The papers state Miss Catharne Hayes proposes
making another professional witt to Australia previous
to her return to Europe.
HOBART TOWN, TASMANIA.
Previous to the departure of Sir William Denison for
New South Wales his Fxccllency gave grant Of land to
site for the erection of Odd Fellows Hail. Sir H.
Young refused to raty the grant alleging that it
illegal and as such ne could not raty it. correspon
and his Fxceency the Governor General and Sir William
Denson stated his opinion that the grant perfectly
legal. In addition to this, the opinion of Mr.. Knight
barrer Of considerable emnence and practice in Hobart
Town has been TAKEN and that gentleman gives his opn
ion that the grant perfectly legal and ought TO have
been confirmed.
MJBounNE, June 23.-During the five days that have
kets there has been but little doing The low rates of
cartage to the dggngs, however, still continue and
continuous although not large trade is kept up in
been altogether unsettled and prices have risen consider
ably One holder had sprung up 81 per ton in his de-
Wheat has also changed hands seed at the enormous
price Of Gas per bushel II is believed that the effect of
this rise wifi be induce the neighboring colonies to
realise their stocks and to abide with the supplies
which expected. Both -four and wheat are in few
hands, and tie arrival of several cargoes from
Valparaiso Talcuhano overdue has contributed to
the opportunities Of speculation in this market. 1t
is evident that highly remunerativc prices will rule
for all articles in this trade until the elect of
harvest and that Of the neghboring colonies can be
brought to bear the maket 1t is singular fact, in
connection with the amount OF stocks in the interior
that bakers lowering the prce of bread at Balaa
rat, while in Melbourne it being raised. Cordage
and tWtne.-A sale OF assorted Manila rope, ut low
prices took place at auction but the quality not
first rate lronmongery.-This trade Is dull Hollow
ware is saleabe at list prices ron.There is change
in quotations. but there transactions Oils have
been inquired for and sales have been effected at
prices. Rce.-A sale of rice very much damaged, took
place by auction, at f22 los. per ton. Tobacco.-The
market is firm for negrohead and Barrattss. HAVANA
cigars are In better demand.
MELBOURNE GOLD CIRCULAR
JuNE23-The price Of gold continues ut s3 lis This
weeks escort shows good return from the different
gold fields noted below Another large nugget has
been found at marlborough, weighing 060 This
exceeds in weight by 81 the one found Mt Flyers
Creek in April last II is stated to be almost tree of
quartz We have not yet ascertaned the names Of the
fortunate finders although is busy in ascrisng
various individuals There have been found other two
nuggets Of smaller size in the lead; and have
doubt many oehers will turn up Some notifications
have been adopted in the practical working OF the Gold
Export Duty Act regard to the receiving gold for the
purpose Of examining, cleaning, or melting We are in
debted TO the Collector Of Customs for their adoption
pointing out to that gentleman the hardship and loss that
would arise by rigid adherence TO the old stem Difficult
ties win up occasionally which will TO be dealt
with they occur; but remedy for almost every
one hat could arise, We would suggestive simple ono Of
paying the duty to the customs officer at the treasury,
and then there would be necessity for one of those
gentlemen to dance attendance This would not
only the time Of these officers but would allow
to examine and clean the gold carefully than
enabled under present regulations to do We feel
confident that this must ultimately be adopted,
and the sooner the better In point Of sssssmy the
government would be gamers and in these snrd tines
with Them every suggestion tending TO economy ought
TO be adopted.
Gold shipped in 1856 i5 tons, 8 cwi . qrs. lbs. IL
o., at s0s. "a, $50 9SS.
Exchange on London.-Irafts against gold taken al
one per cent premium.
Freight of gold 41Sd per ounce delivered at the Bul.
lion Once Bank OF England London. Insurance, ~
per cent.
Marine Affairs.