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Lieut.. Brookes, of the United States Navy. in
ventor of the deep sea sounding instrument has
given to the country another evidence of his genius
and usefulness by his recent invention, or device
by which small boats can be lowered with perfect
safety to their occupants in any kind of weather.
without any danger of the boats getting swamped
This invention has met with the approval of nu-
merous nautical men who have had an opportunity
of examining it, and is likely to be used extensive
ly in this country and elsewhere This invaluable
Improvement over the present mode of disengaging
ships small boats after they have been lowered to
the water is yery simple and instantaneous in its
operations, and needs only to be to be apprec-
ated. 1t consists of ball and socket the latter to
be attached to the ends of the small boats and the
ring and ball to take the place of the hook now in
USE
The cost of attaching Lieut. Brookes' devise to
each boat is a mere trfe compared with the valua-
BILE lives its is likely to be the means of saving
No steamer or sailing vessel should be without it.
The United States sloop-of-war Marion has, we
understand brought this invention into reousition
N. Y Courier and Enquirer.
The steam frigate Wabash, at the New York
Navy Y ard, is reported to be ready on the Goth
instant for he" officers and crew. This ship is in
tended as the flag ship of the Mediterranean squad
ron.
We are informed that Col Ripley, the officer
commissioned by the War Department to select a
site tor the proposed arsenal has left town without
efecting the object of his visit We have heard
Judging OF their correctness 1t is stated that the
Colonel Is to examine other towns with the view OF
finding proper location for his purpose We hope
however that San Antonio may yet be chosen for
the location of the arsenal.
Gen. Twiggs, the commander of the military de-
partment here. has left this city for New York and
Washington. Heis accompanied by DR.. Mccormick
and it is expected that they will be absent for six
weeks or two months. During the absence of Gen.
Twiggs, Col Wilson, of the 18th infantry, will have
command of the department.-.San Antonio { Texas
Ledger.
member of Captain Pope's expedition, writing
to the Austin (Texas) hnetHgeucer, from camp or
PecOs river, under date Of March LIST, says:
81 have nothing of Importance from the Well
We have been greatly retarded and annoyed by
breakagcs of machinery-even now it's necessary
to send to Galveston for cast-iron pump for the
engine, as the one we had is broken beyond thu
| chance of repair. We are boring through hard
dark limestone rock, similar to that from which tn,
waters of Delaware creek spring. There is scarce
ly doubt of its being the same bed which outcrop
at the source of that stream, forty miles from
here The present depth is $50 feet. Wedo no
expect to make much progress until we get the new
pump. The many accidents which have occurred
while here were very unusual, and wholly unantci
| atnd
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Correspondence of the DAILY Exchange.

ANNAPOLIS, April ID.
The new Mayor, Recorder and Aldermen quail
fled yesterday, and entered upon their Duties
They then made the following appointments
CLERK.-Richard Wells, vice Charles Gasaway.
MEssENGER.-Ralph Ball. Sen, vice Francis n.
Daley.
Cry CoMmssIoNER.-,IamesP ritchard, vice Pass
more Mccullough
MARKET Observation-Disclosures Parkinson, vice Hen
ry Medford.
WooD CoRDER.-William Hubbard, Sem, vice
James b. Brewer.
The appointments of Treasurer, Collector Watch
men, and Engine Keeper were postponed.
The Spring term of the Circuit Court for Anne
Arundel county will commence in this city on Mon
day next
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plan would, however, amply compensate for any
possible outlay and would prove effectual safe
guard against the occurrence of such scenes as
have sometimes disturbed the even tenor of Sena-
torial and Congressional decorum A revolver
lying upon the desk of Senator Sumner might
possibly have saved the sacred head of that idol
of Northern affections from the gutta percha of the
chivalrous Brooks, while the exhibition of a
similar protector by Mr. Grow, would GER
tainly have kept his throat invioate from the
rude clutch and nervous fingers of Mr.. keitt. The
plan in fact is so simple and comprehensive,
that its adoption would entirely obviate all neces
sity for any other means of protection" and
might therefore be very properly offered as a sub
slitue for the entire bill, were it not that 'proec
ton of property well persons is contem
plated by that measure. The accomplishment of
this latter object, confess, is much more diff
cult undertaking. How to ''protect the property
of the people from the hand of the public spoiler-
how to put an end to fraud and corruption in le
gislation--and to peculation and embezzlement in
administration, are questions which may well ex-
ercise the minds of statesmen and patriots in their
consideration, and task their utmost ingenuity in
their solution. True to the maxim which we ap-
piled yesterday to another subject, and in totally
different connccton-petere ontes guam sectayi riOu-
los our disposition would be to commence with
Congress ITSELF and to suggest the publication of
that fountain-head of corruption before attempting
that of the tainted streams which flow therefrom.
The restoration, however, at the present ses
sion, of Mr.. erasmus B. Matteson, by his
To n in
which he had been ANONYMOUSLY expelled attests
the mpossiblity of purging that body of any of
its impurities and shows that such an attempt
would involve a double labor of Hercules-the
cleansing of an Augean stable and the destruction
of Hydra. We are deferred from offering any
suggestions upon a subject the difficulties of
which so far transcend utmost powers of
comprehension and solution. If there be any truth
in the proverb that zone sword keeps another in the
scabbard," the plan we have proposed for the
''protectou of persons,n will prove far better
s'auxary guard" than that contemplated by the
BILL and is therefore deserving of the serious con-
sideration of the honorable body for whose benefit
we make the suggestion. But as to keeping honor
able gentlemen from 'Epicking and stealing" or
devsing any possible barrier for the iprotection of
property through which thieves will not break
through and steal, that is a task which we leave
to the honorable hands in which we find it. In
the meantime, citizens are robbed, garrotted, and
murdered on the streets of Washington with as
much impunity, and there is altogether as little
security for life and property, in that city, as in the
Kingdom of Dahomey or in the city of Baltimore
and we therefore sincerely hope that the bill will
mass
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APPOINTMENTS THE PRESIDENT BY AND WITH
THE ADVICE AND CONSENT OF THE SESArE.-CoIlector
Of Cestoms-Jesse ]. Simkins, Norfolk, Virginia
vice 5. I. Sawyer, whose commission expired
>, S"ceyors Of the C"stoms-Charles Shelton, New
Haven Conn, re-appointed; Walter Ravens, Green
port, n. {, re-appointed; Sidney S. Norton, Port
jefferson, n. y, re-appointed; Thomas B. Atkin-
son, Camden, n. j., vice Isaac n. Mickle, ap-
pointed during the recess of the Senate William
d. Richardson, Snow Hill, Nd, vice Chas. Parker,
deceased; Champe B. Thornton, Port Royal, Va,
re-appointed; G. W. Merchant Dumfries, Va, re
appointed.
Registers Of Land 0fces-Samuel Plumer, at
Fairbuilt, Minnesota, re-apponted; William A. Ca
ruthers at Sank Rapids Minnesota re-appointed;
George B. Clitherall of Otter Tail City, Minnesota,
re appointed; Chas. g. Wagner, at S saltwater, Min
nesota, re-appointed.
Receivers Of Public Jfoney.-John D. Evans, at
Forest City, Minnesota; Benz F. Tillotson, at Fari-
boult, Minnesota, reappointed; Samuel L. Hays, at
Sank Rapids, Minnesota, re-appointed.
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FROM WASHINGTON

WASHINGTON, April l3.-The Senates request for
a Committee of Conference on the Kansas BILL will
by general agreement, be acted upon by the House
Tomorrow at 10 o'clock, and there is strong pro
liability that the House will grant the Committee
The Lecomptonites firmly calculate on a Joint ar
rangement to admit Kansas under the Lecompton
Constitution, if not in the precise words of the Sen
ate BILL with such notifications will not sacrifice
the principal of that measure.
The President has determined to take the volun-
teer regiments from the Western States.
A memorial from the citizens of Carson Valley,
asking the erection of territorial government there
has been transmitted to the House by the President
and referred to the Committee on Territories
Messrs. Hale, Mason and Bigler compose the COM
mittee appointed by the Senate to investigate the
complaints of the inmates of the military asylum
near Washington against the management and dis
cipline of that institution.
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MARY LAND AFFAIRS
ALLEGHANY COUNTY.

BUSINESS ON CAHAL-During last week 63 boats
left this place for tide water carrying $3.50 tons of
coal The business is gradually increasing; the first
week of navigation there were A boats, and the
second So, and for the third So. Next week
we judge will still show increase.-C Cumberland
Cir.
Coal TRADE.-For the week ending Saturday, the
Sd inst, there was shipped from the Cumberland
coal field 1927 Is tons of coal. OF this amount the
Georges Greek Company sent ,O72.O3 tons; the
Cumberland Coal & Iron Companys Railroad
brought down 5,546O 5 tons; the Hampshire Coal &
Iron Company s Railroad 909 0S tons; making for
the year since January, 6O,ssl Cumberland
Gin
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From BARBADOEs.-By the bark n. II. CASTOR, at
New York, we have Barbados price current of
March "a.
There is fair demand for Breadstuffs and Pro-
visions. The market is moderately supplied, and
with improved local consumption. Corn Meal
has advanced in value so to IS cts per barrel the
similar rates having been refused for lot to ar
rive. Flour is in request for Shipment and prices
without change; choice brands of Superfne
and Ohio Extra being freely taken at ST.
The market is overstocked with Estate Supplies
and little doing in them.
The weather is rather dry, with very high wind:
occasionally, but continues, the whole favorable
for sugar making. There have been no operations
to speak of in produce the planters being unwilling
sellers at the prices offering, viz: Sugar $3.50 pei
100 lbs, and Molasses l3 cts. per gallon.
The public health continues good
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SALE OF LIVE STocE.-Last Monday was lively
day at Paris. Ky, though not to be compared to
the saledays before that time, when $500, 900
hands. Mr. Hibler, the principal mule auctoneer,
reports about 800 head Of mules 500 head of CATTLE
and great numbers othOrses offered. There a de-
cided Improvement in the prices of all kinds of stock
and sales were more readily effected than at late
courts SXtytwo headof2 year old mules sold at SIG
per head: twenty do. at SllG.75; thirteen do. at
Sos. %, and others down to $685. nine yearlngs at
S95l9; do 1913 50; Others as low as sec;
broken mules at $3.50 to 1928; horses from S347 to
$50 Cattle, two and three years old at S43, S37,
S23 &c; yearlings at $50, 81, SIG, &C. The sales
reached the sum of $4,000
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COURT OF CLAIMS.

tiFI.II
James B. Armstrong Us. The United States. Mr.
DeBow argued this case for the petitioner, and Mr.
Mcpherson for the United States, and the case was
submitted.
The presiding Judge then announced that, as a
token of respect to the memory of the late Col Thos
Hart Benton, and to enable the judges to attend
his funeral, the court will adjourn at o'clock
to-day.
AT one o'clock the court adjourned until Monday
next at II o'clock in consequence of the continued
illness of Judge Gichrist
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New YORK, April l3-Cotton is quiet-saes of
1000 bales before the arrival of the steamer Flour
is heavy-sales of II 900 bbs. at decline of cents
State and 10 cents on Southern and Ohio. Com
mon to good State, S4.05@415; Ohio, S445@4 60;
Southern, S4.4O@4.75. Wheat is irm-sales of a.
500 bushels at lis cents for Red Southern Corn is
buoyant-sales of $1,000 bushels-White, 1904 cts
Yellow, 1904 cents Pork has advanced cents
for Mess; Prime has declined cents; Mess, SIT so
@lI.5s; Prime, Sl4.30@S145O. Lard is firn-sales
at 1913 q l0A cents. Whiskey is quiet. Sugar is
quiet; Coffee is steady at l0@llI cents Turpen-
tine Spirits closed firm at 5O@5l cents. Rosin is
firm at sl.53 Rice is quiet at 5000 cents.
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EXAMINATION BEFORE THE UNITED STATES CoMM1s-
sGoNEB.-An examination Of the of William
Sutton, arrested few days since the charge of
assaulting with intent to murder Lester Davis, on
board the ship Ann E. Hooper, took place before
the United States Commissioner yesterday, and re-
suited in the accused being committed for Court
We understand that several of the witnesses testified
that Davis made an assault upon the accused by
striking him with Delaying pin, and that Davis
left the city for Philadelphia prior to the examina-
ton.
VIOLATION OF ORDINANCES.-John Sheridan was YES
terday arrested by officer Pryor. of the Middle Dis
on the charge of violating one of the ordinances of
the city relating to the market houses He fined
$40 and costs by Justice Jolly.
Anthony Roland was arrested by officer Robin
son. of the Middle District the charge of driving
through funeral procession. He was fined 81
and costs by Justice Carl.
AFFRAY AT A BALL.-During the progress of a
hremens ball held last night at Reben Hall, on Fay
cite, near Harrison street, some parties got into
row, in which knives were drawn, and young man
named Greenbury Wilson was stabbed in the side.
The wound is not considered dangerous.
ORDINANCE VToLATION.-Anthony Roland was ar
rested yesterday by officer Robinson for driving his
wagon through funeral train, and fined 81 and
costs by Justice Carl.
PBRsONAL.-Robert C. Wright, Esq, of this city,
is a passenger in the Persia, which leaves New
York this morning for Liverpool Mr.. W. is on a
visit to Brazil, for which place he will take the
steamer from Liverpool.
DELEGATES TO THE QUARANTINE CoNvENTGoN.-The
City Council of Alexandria, Va, have appoin ted
Drs, W. B. Gregory and d. NJ. French, to repre-
sent the city in the Quarantine Convention which
commences its sessions here on the Doth inst.
INCENDIARIsM.-The cooper shop of Mr.. David
I Sager, situate in Goodman Alley near Hamburg
street set on fire about twelve o'clock on Mon
day night, and together with its contents, totally
destroyed Loss 5000. Insured in the Fremen's
Office.
HOLIDAY STREET THEATRE.-The beautiful play
of Armand, in which Mrs. Mowatt achieved such a
wide spread popularity will be brought out at thi:
establishment tonight, introducing to Baltimore
audience the young American actress, Miss Avonia
Jones. This lady has been performing with grea
success in the South and West, and the papers il
those regions speak of her in the most eulogisti,
terms: The part of Armand will be sustained by
Mr.. Charles Pope, who is also highly spoken of
The play itself is of intense interest, and never
fails to secure large attendance.
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HARTFORD CITY ELECTION

HARTFORD, Conn, April l2.-Our annual city
election came off to-day, and was hotly contested
on both sides. The Democrats run, for Mayor, join
\. fainter, and the Republicans Timothy NJ. Allyn
The latter was elected by 2l2 majority. The Dem
ocrats elect Collector, two City Sheriffs, and car
ny three wards. The opposition elect their Mayor
City Clerk, Auditor and Water Commissioner, and
carry three wards. This gives the minor appoint
ments to the opposition.
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STORM AND FRESHET Ar THE WEST

SANDUsKY, April 12.-The storm and the high
state of the water in the Sandusky river, yesterday
caused considerable damage to the docks, store
houses, and lumber yards here. The Cleveland and
Toledo Railroad lost nearly two-thrds of the crib
bling across the east end of the bay. Also, mile
of the track near Port Clinton. The trains will
not be able to their trips before three days.
The water has not been known to be so high for
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THE FLOOD on THE MISSISSIPPI.

New ORLEANS, April l3.-Reports from Vicks-
burg say that the river is falling. Several levees
have fallen in below Vicksburg, and an immense
destruction of property has resulted The Gre
vase at Algiers has caused great damage to the
plantations in that vicinity. This city is now con-
| Sidarnd Safa
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THE WHEAT CRoP.-We are pleased to learn
from intelligent and observing farmers, from differ
ent localities, that the wheat crop in Rockingham
bids fair to be good one the present season. 1t
looks as well as it ever has since the fv first made
its appearance in this country. 1t looks exceedingly
healthy and promising. If nothing should yet in
terfere with the wheat, the harvest will be very
early There has been full average crop sown
by our tarmers.-Ro Rockingham { Va Register.
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WEATHER REPORT

WASHINGTON, April 13-The weather as reported
at the Smithsonian Institute at clock, A. NJ, to-
day, is as follows:-Thermometer 45o; Barometer,
29' 49,. At noon variable-wind n. W. Their
mometer, $50. There a heavy shower of large
hail stones.
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From the NelU York Netos. I

From the NelU York NeiOS
0e We esteem it a pleasure, resting upon
absolute knowledge of its merits recommend Prof
Woods Hair Restorative theebest article of kind
with which we are acquainted and which has done
under our own observation all that it caims-and claims
everything implied in its
This article in Short will restore gray hair its orgi
nal color and add to its growth and beauty wherever any
blight or disease has checked that growth marred that
beauty. This has been proved in family within few
weeks and in numerous other related to without
the knowledge of the proprietor have only add that
this most valuable article for sale by the proprietor at
No 3l2 Broadway.
CAUT0N.-Beware of worthless limitations several are
already in the market called by different Use none
unless the words professor Woods Hair Restorative De
pot st. Louis, Mo- and New York blown in the bot
tie Sold by all Druggists and Patent Medicine Dealers
Also by all Fancy and Toilet goods dealers in the United
States and Candas. apo-d2W.
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THE LITTLE MURDER TRIAL
ROCHESTER, April 12.-The trial of Stout and Mrs
little, for the murder of C. W. Little, commences
this afternoon
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MUNICIPAL, ELECTION

TRENTON, n, j., April l3.-Joseph Wood Demo
crat, has been elected Mayor of this city. The
other Democratic nominees, including majority of
the City Council, have also been elected.
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GIBBS FIRST PREMIUM

CHEFS FIRST PREMIUM
SIS SEWING MACHINE,
JOHNSON'S PATENT $50 ELASTIC STITCH MACHINE
The above Machines for FAMILIES, MANUFACTU-
RERS, &C. are not EXCELLED by any other MACHINE
for beauty of STITCH and durability work all kinds
of materials The labor of hours becomes the pastme
minutes. Every MACHINE SOLD by us kept in compet-
running order the first year. free of charge the Purcha
ser. Salesroom, No. 80 BALTIMORE ST.
L. D. CHASE, Agent.
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ARRIVAL OF THE STEAMERS DANIEL WEE

STER AND EMPIRE CITY.
New YORK. April 13.-The steamers Daniel Web
ster and Empire City have arrived here from Ha
vana, with dates to the Sth and California dates tc
tho 1Oth nj
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The grasshoppers are said to be very bad in the
vicinity of San Antonio, Texas, and in most of the
counties southwest Of that point. Serious appre-
tensions are entertained by the planters that the
crop will be destroyed.
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About GAINESVILLE, Ohio, the peach prospects are
said to be good Notwithstanding the walings of the
croakers.
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On the 10 inst, MARY FINNIGAN, aged 81 years.
On the 18th inst, BENJAMIN AQCILLA, aged 16
months the only of j. B. and Ellen Elizabeth Robin
On the 18th instant, ALPHONSO PRIGG, aged years
and months son of DR. Joseph and Sophia f. Prgg.
years
On the llth instant, ELIZABETH ANN, aged l year
and month, only daughter of James ana Anna Sapp
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FIRE WOONSOCKFT
FROM ATRANN

WooNsocKET, R. l., April IA fire in this place
this morning destroyed the Baptist Church and some
adjoining buildings. The property is mostly in
sured.
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COFFEE SALE.
MARINE INTELLIGENCE.

New YoRK, April 13.-The coffee sale to-day was
quite spirited. Sales of 800 bags at 10@l1H cts
average 10 TIC cts
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VI A Il r | L ID
ID | Z ID

On the Sth instant, by Rev. DR.. McCabe G. F. LANG
HELD to MARY KATE COOPER, of this city.
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ALBANY, April 12.-The Senate has concurred
with the Canal Board in the reduction of canal tolls
The vote stood 20 to o.
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[. NJ. SINGER &. Co.'S,
IMPROVED SEWING MACHINES,

IMFhUN ED W ~" -'I-FOIII-'l17,
THE best EVER OFFERED FOR FAMILIES
MANUFACTURING.
SOUTHERN SALES AND EXHIBITION ROOMS
los BALTIMORE STREET.
re- To CIergymen of all denominations, and Sewing
Societies attached Churches offer our Family Ma
chine at half price
W. E, FREDERICK,
fe2ltf Agent
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NJ 4 RK FITS

BosToN, April l3-The' ship Mountain WAY
from Charleston, is ashore on Scituate beach.
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WHEELER & WILSON MANUFACTURINc Co.'s
IMPROVED SEWING MACHINES
For Families, Manufacturers and others
in family we use of Wheeler x Wilsop,z
machines, and cannot imagine anything more perfect
Ed " Y. Evangelist.
126 BALTIMORE STREET, American Building,
t22f W, MERRILL. Agent
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HEALTH OFFICE, Baltimore, April u, 1858
Report Of Deaths IN the city Of Baltimore for tie 1veek
ending MDHddu Ji0rRiD1
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DELEGATES TO THE QUARANTINE CoNvENTIoN.-The
City Council of Alexandria, Va, have appointed
Drs W. B. Gregory and D. NJ. French, to repre-
sent the city in the Quarantine Convention which
commences its sessions here on the Goth inst.
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3-pLOUDON PARK CEMETERY COMPANY,
~ BALTIMORE, APRIL Sth, 1S5S-The Stockholders
of this Company hereby notified that ELECTION
FOR SIX MANAGERS, to the ensuing year, will
be held at the Office of the Company TUESDAY, the
goth inst, between the hours of 10 and u O'Clock.
STEPHEN PRYOR,
APP s 10 l3 Is Il 10 Secretary
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PBRsoNAL.-Robert C. Wright, Esq, of this city,
is passenger in the Persia, which leaves New
York this morning for Liverpool. Mr.. W. is on a
visit to Brazil, for which place he will take the
steamer from Liverpool.