The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-07-13

tone and temper Of Lord Olarendons reply TO Mr..
Marcy's despatch, explaining the grounds Of Mr..
Champions dismissal. There is, however, in some
political circles an impression that after all II will
be miracle IL hostllities are avoided; and In the
meantime the incident of the American Minister
and one Of the attaches to the mission having with
drawn from the Queens levee, on Wednesday, upon
point Of etiquette with regard to court dress, Ii
brought in to support the view of those who do not
anticipate very speedy or very amicabe solution
of the questions remaining unsettled.
But as just observed political matters possess
only minor interest. The abundance of money, and
the probability Of its becoming cheaper have COM
municated great confidence TO all department, of our
markets. In Lombard street the rates upon 1.-THE
best bills have been at A per cent all the week,
while symptoms have occasionally been manifested
Of still lower terms being taken. AT present ~ per
cent is the general rate with an ample supply, and
but q moderate demand. On the Stock Exchange
no demand at all existed until Wednesday, when
for meeting the instalment Of 81 900 900 due today
saturday. upon the new loan. From TO per
cent was then required for short advances, but be-
fore the day was over the demand subsidized.
The Bank has purchased the greater part OF all
he gold, the arrival Of which was announced in the
last weekly circular; and of course its stock OF bull
ION IN the two next returns win again show con-
The return Of the most promising weather for the
harvest, combined with the prospect of cheaper
money has efectually counteracted the effects that
might otherwise have arisen upon the value Of con-
soils, from the downward movement upon the Paris
Bourse, and the advance upon the price of corn in
Mark lane. Consols have advanced per cent since
Saturday, having closed that day at 9ia to 1, and
last night at 94a to / ex-dvidend. But though an
improvement has thus been realised, it cannot be
said that business has increased in the proper
ton; in fact the advance has taken place in spite
Of langud market, clear proof that It's position
is sound and healthy, and that the public do not
consider present quotations too high. During the
week there has been no tendency to reaction;
numerous transactions have been entered into for
the opening, and, considering the vast amount OF
money that will soon be realised by the dividend
payments, we cannot anticipate that prices will
altogether stop where they are.
The late advance in the railway market Is firmly
maintained, and q strong tone has been visible
throughout The tendency upon nearly AL the
heavy stock Is still upwards being supported by the
state Of the money market and by rapidly develop
ing traffics.
Foreign securities have also advanced the princi-
pal rise having been in Turkish per cents. For
bank and miscellaneous shares there has also been
moderate good demand.
As was anticipated in this circular on Saturday
last, reasoning upon the facts shown in the last
weekly return of the Bank of England and upon the
probabilities OF the case IS deduced from the state
Of the money Market the Court of Directors reduced
the minimum rate of interest this day from to a
per cent. The Lombard street houses, though they
have not yet given notice of their intention, have
also been doing business at to per cent below the
bank minimum. This reduction has scarcely salts
6ed expectation; but as oil the causes which led to
It remain in active operation, It is more than pro-
bable that this day fortnight, or perhaps this day
week, It will be extended to one per cent
French Views OF American Manners 1t the
Court 0f Queen Victoria.
(Fron la Patrie June 2f.l
Persons who have travelled In the United States
know that II, perchance, q gentleman occupies o
more or less comfortable seat in Q steamboat or q
railroad car, while woman, whether cook or .
fupk hnY n fhop - ko fo..v~A a.
officious Yankees for one who win in brutal man.
ner signify to the seated gentleman that he has to
give up his seat for lady.
We have nothing to object to that rather brutal
gallantry. May We, however, ask that IL, for the
very reason that they travel In Europe the Ameri-
cans think that they may exempt themselves from
showing 70 the fair sex the serious regard Of which
they o1er the exaggeratDn ct home?
These thoughts are suggested TO US by Q little
scdndaie which occurred at the last levee Of Queen
Victoria at ST. James Palace. An American citizen
ter In London, to be presented TO the court levee
That desire, expressed by q republican may, per-
haps, induce people to smile. but ought not to as
ionish them. However, what we have right to
gentleman to present himself at the Queen of Eng
land in morning pants, yellow waistcoat, frock
coat and black neckcloth, dress scarcely decent
enough TO 60 TO the club or to Tatteral's This in
decorum has not been tolerated, and the master Of
the ceremonies informed Mr. Dallas Of IL. This gem
iltman not to say the worst, has had the weakness
o take the part Of his countryman, aud to with
raw, with the entire personnel Of the legation,
There is, naturally, no reason TO demand from the
citizens OF tn: United States that respect Of royalty
to be found In monarchical countries. The Amcn-
can republicans reserve their worship for the sing
ers and dancers, whose horses they unharness and
whose carriages they draw with enthusiasm. But
what Is to be expected from them is that when
they do so much TO solicit the honor Of being in
troduced to lady, whether that lady be Queen
or not they should conform themselves TO the habits
Of society.
This reminds MS of a Characteristic feature II
Franklins life, which is little known but deserves
TO be. This great, sensible man was on a time in-
yited to be present at feast OF the Court Of LOUIS
XVI. In honor Of this solemn event the American
snroyt had ordered new wig. Now, the moment to
WINS not yet ut Passy. The author OF "Bonhomme
Richard was not quite model Of forbearAnce, and
he was clustering when the poor hair dresser arrived
at last with the 10 much expected wig. Franklin,
In his eatisfaction fastened TO cover his head with
the ornament in question. But, alasl the wig did
not fl; IL covered but half OF the head of the great
American patriot The imprecations commenced
anew against the unsfu hair dresser, who, In this
critical circumstance, exclaimed, ~ am wrong,
confess but 1t Is TO lie acknowledged that Monsieur
the Ambassador has not head "a every one.n This
skilful fattery pleased good deal the good Frank
lin, who, after having done oil that the habits OF
society required from him, presented himself TO ths
court Of Louis XVI. with fiat hair and was not the
less well received therefor.
The beautiful and noble head Of Franklin denuded
by labor, but iIlumined by the beaming of kindness
and intelligence did not spoil the look Of the parlors
Of Versailles On he contrary, that head was Q
glory and nearly an event. But in the name Of
Heaven, what could signify, at st. James Palace,
the plaid pants and yellow waistcoat Of the gentle
man who was with the United States Minister In
Londonl
Colonel Colt and his Bride In Liverpool.
Prom the London Court Journal.
Among the passengers by the Baltic steamer,
vhich arrived at Liverpool Thursday ARE Colonel
Colt and his brides lovely and accomplished Anne
rican lady--from the neghborhood Of Hartford.
Connecticut, where the great American branch, or
rather parent, of revolver manufactures has long
been established. Coltville In already . large and
thriving town. IL n, perhaps, superiuous 10 tell
our readers that Colonel Colt has an extensive
Armory In London, for the manufacture of his arms
The colonel IL now in the prime Of life, having com
menced his energetic career OF invention at the
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