The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-09-15
Total. .l0,67o 2o,slI 1899 7o7oa 1eo 300 1866

Total. 40, go 29,Sll lo2b2o 1914 l529V lol3i5
This shows decrease Of 92,7Si cmigrant passen
gers during the first half Of 1866, compared with
the CORES onding period in 1854 At the port of
New York alone for the second quarter Of the half
year, the decrease Is 1874. According to the
statistics kept at Castle Garden by the Commits
sioners Of Emigration, the amount Of hard cash
brought by cmigrants averages sixty-ive dollars per
head. These figures, therefore, exhibit the fact
that by the falling OF in emigration the country has
lost six million thirty-one thousand four hundred
and sixty dollars in money, to say nothing OF the
productive bone and muscle withheld The canse
Of this unexpected decrease in emigration has been
attributed by some TO the Know Nothing move
ment; but the true reason may be found in the
abundance and appreciation of all kinds Of mechani-
cal and agricultural labor in Europe, especially Ire
land, consequent upon the stimulated emil
grafton Of the past ten years and the pending war.
There was very happy reunion last evening of
the surviving officers OF the American army and
navy in the Mexican war. The speeches were good,
pertinent and not too longs the hospitality aud at
tention OF the officers were unremittng; and tie
good things OF life were profusely provided By that
most excellent caterer for the palate, Delmonc,.
Several distinguished officers were present, and
though Lieut. Gen. Scott was not there in person. he
was in spirit, ana his military worth appreciated
The Young Mems National Democratic GLIB scrc-
naded the Hon Daniel $. Dickinson 10 evening at
the Metropolitan Hotel lie addressed them at con.
siderable length and made several good hits at the
opposing political factions. We give report OF his
speech, and the proceedings of The Club previous TO
their visit in another part Of to-day paper.
The Commissioners Of Emigration adopted some
very stringent rules for the government Of Wards
Island yesterday, giving their newly appointed SUI
perintendent Amos Pillsbury, every power formerly
possessed by the Board for the government of the
inmates. This movement excited strong opposition
from respectable minority of the Board; but as it
was acknowledged on all sides that the Island has
been sadly misgoverned under the rule of the Com
missioners perhaps this change may result in good.
In the Board of Counclmen last evening nothing
Of any moment came up for consideration. 4 reso-
luton from the Board OF Aldermen, directing the
Comptroller to Pay no more carriage hire, created
some Hutcrng; but motion to lay the subject on
the table was lost aud Il will therefore be again
taken mp.
Our Princeton az. J.) correspondent gives the
particulars Of rencontre bctwcc,lthe students at
the college ond the police force Of the town, on
Tuesday evening, during whicia constable named
Hullfsh and several Others received severe wounds
The steam higate san Jooiuto i expected 10 sail
from this port about Tho Goth * October, TO take
her place as the flag ship o. Commodore Armstrong;
East India squadron.
The sales Of cotton FOR the two days yesterday
and the day before-rcached about 5000 1000
bales. Tie market, though somewhat irregular.
closed without change In quotations. Flour con.
tinued Rna and in good demand, without change in
prices. Wheat advanced fully &c. to &c. per bushel
and closed Grm, with good demand. Cora adj
ranced about lc, per bnshel. Pork was firm, at
s22 O. for moss, and s2l Is a s2l 80 for prime.
sugars were hfn, with q fair amount Of transac-
tons. Business ~ coffee limited, and prices
unchanged. There was further advance in freghts,
y especially 20 English ports. Wheat was engaged for
liverpool, in bulk and bags at Cd AID, and rosin
4 o.. Cd. Wheat 10 Glasgow, in bulk at lid;
nd forr, for London, at 3s. Higher rates were a.
nas6.d lor neu months deliveries.