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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-08-13
DUB HAVANA CORRESPONDENCE.

DUB HAVANA CORRESPONDENCE.
HAVANA, August 8, 1850.
Extraordinary Commercial Effects of The Peace News from
Erope-An Glasses Dsapponted-Increased Mortality in
the City-Death If 7too American 7raders-Consul Cen
eral Helm on Leave-Specuations European Politics.
The effect Of the peace upon market has been
rather singular considering remoteness from the
scenes Of social and political action occupying the at
enon OF the order preservers Of the Old World the
fret impulse favorable upon the sugar Market and
spectators began 10 draw towards the brokers with
disposition to trade but the Of the verabe peace
with Ausria-to make another fast friend through dcta
orsl power, and embrace In love- after the fashion OF
sebastopo Ruseia-eeemed TO shadow coming events
and our market closed for the week without action Of i'm
portance.
Prices OF the previous advces requoted. The results OF
the war, according to the Nspoleonic programme, are
universally deprecated by the intelligence Of
nitythe spaniard, Creole and stranger, OF all ranksn
harmony Of sentiment TO the great cry immense blood
and treasure and ttle wool" To susaiuhe Italian idea
Of freedom, TO fill the surrepous promise OF mperia
honor TO Cavour. Confidence has not been renstated
In our commercial interests, which, added 10 the
refuea OF banks 10 discount business paper and the
consequent continuous strDgency In our market, make
e incubus pressing upon prosperous action Sugar hold
ers and planters may not give way under the influence,
because they able 70 sustain themselves without being
compelled to realize from the remaining portions OF their
crops.
The probabilities are In favor Of decline OF 4 To rial
per arrobe for all classes OF sugars.
Our health has not been good for the past week. and
many strangers Rave paid the penalty OF too long delay
III, Towner. New Haven, representing large bust.
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Naval UpteVIlnanca.

Three marines and five sailors arrived in the steamer
Star OF the West from Aspnwa the 18th inst at TIE
Brooklyn Navy Yard, from the United States steamer
Roanoke. part Of them are invaded, add part are
sent home, their terms of service having expired They
report the health Of the crew Of the Roanoke good
The Of the United States steamer Vixen were paid
of yesterday at the Brooklyn Navy Yard and discharged
The chip has gone out Of commission for repairs.
NAVAL OFFICERS ORDERED. Commander William Smith
has been ordered TO the command OF the Receiving Snip
at Boston in the place Of Com W. Livingston detached
Assistant Surgeon A. M. Vedder 10 the soreshp pply
Assistant Surgeon H. L. Sheldon TO the steamer Mohawk
Assistant Surgeon Henry Dean 10 G steamer Crusader
Assistant Surgeon Stewart Kennedy the steamer Wy
andot Third Assistant Engineer GeorIe d. Elmons to
lie steamer NobAyg,
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CITIZEN LOOK ON THIS"


JAMES GORDON BENNETT, ESQ.,
DEAR sRAn aged lady. her daughter fourteen of
age and son Of egh. years. whose father practising
ply stefan and keeper Of drug store in this city, had
brought them up aluence by his death some two
years since thrown their resources 70 obtain q
living. The lady, having no knowledge OF basi-
nets, was induced by false representations to
sell the drug store and stock for Pennsylvania wild
lands she beirg assured that man stood ready
to purchase the for 81 0o They managed to sell It,
with mortgage Of 5000 on 1t, to her for the store and
6xIures purchaser appearing, they pressed her for
the mortgage; she, not having penny, sold the lands
back for S2co. Her husband left sloop, which she
desired 10 SELL These parties induced her sell II
for some prime brandy The captain stored FOR her. and
unknown her. II 10 Connecticut her discovering
IL she demanded It's return small portion was return
ed which proved to be coloed alcohol not worth thirty
cents per- gallon. Thus, by beng inexperienced In the
rascales OF the world and relying on the honesty ei
supposed iepds abe has been reduced to poverty Toe
lady has been driven to the necessity of picking 10
bacco for living earning fourteen cents per day
little work at that sometimes working al fur work with
the same result Der daughter, poor weakly, delicate
gir fourteen pale thin from want Of punishment,
at fur sewpg and 81 so per week coming to
work from blocks the other SIDE OF Williamsburg
often bit OF food and even being sometimes necessated
TO beg penny 10 cross the Jerry rhs boy, BENG 80
youpg has not been able 10 get employ merit although he
been willing to DO ythpg he die assist his mother
IN picking tobacco, the two earning fourteen cents per
day.
The old lady is DESTROYS Of coming back to the city to
open small store OF kind; her clothing aud her
cbdrens clothing she has been obliged to pawn They
had any meat Ia the house since the Fourth OF
July when they had present of some. There have been
days lately when they have not had morsel eat Having
been brought up In good society, they feel and suffer
Seeny their stuaton, but from deicacy and
oatuIal pride have suffered until they have
been compelled to reluctantly let few OF
their former friends know their situation Az there are
ia th vast city many who have abundance and plenty to
epaTe you will be 80 kind as TO call their attention to
the above facts ask for their aid to place the widow
and her children little store or business 10 keep
from starving you will have the thanks OF grateful
hearts who ceterving Of your kindest sympathes
The lady does not desire Der 10 be brought before
the public but any wishes to know the iacts 10
visit her they obtain the necessary infoi nation by
calling John Dtchet 81 Roosevelt street, by leaving
their donations ut the herald office.
JOHN DIrCHErr.
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THE LIFE OF LARGE CITIES.

Contrasts Presented by the Experience OF
Daily Journalism-Grief and Suffering
Here, Joy and Happiness There-Wsdding
or Southern Bslle-Sorrovvful History of
Northern Widow-Thc Pomps and Vanl-
ties, the Ashes and Tears.
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NEWS FROM HAVANA.

Arrival OF the Quaker City-Very Rapid
Passsge-Thc European Peace Not Liked
by Spx culators-Sugar Market Quiet-NO
Improvement In Fresghts-Mexican Reports
at Havana, Sc, &c.
The United States mail steamship Quaker City, Captain
schueldt arrived at this port yesterday forenoon from
Havana with advices dated on the 9Th inst
The Quaker City has made the passage in three days and
seventeen hours having sailed from Havana Monday
August s, at five O'Clock in the afternoon.
When leaving port she met the steamer Granaia from
New Orleans, entering the port which was expected to
leave for New York on the 9th inst.
The yellow fever had become epidemic at Havana and
was very prevalent
The Of the peace In Italy, per the Quaker City,
had not acted favorably upon the public sentiment the
commercial interests the monetary condition and In
consequence the markets have languished.
Sugar quiet-no manufactured for No ~ TX reals
per arrobe; a.ked by holders, TX to reals for
Other numbers the basis. Stock $50 600 boxes
against COO boxes same time in 1853 No operations
in molasses.
Freights continue dull that IL is difficult TO give quo
tatons To Cowes, Cork Falmouth 40 to IS shillngs
per tom to New York. Boston, &c, so cents to 81 per
box sugar. and % to 50 so per hogshead Of moasses
Exchange-London 141l to Is per cent premium New
York 5H per cent; other cities In the United States
Ito AZ per cent.
Inc BancO Agrlco'a ana the COmpanla CreotS CuDano
also o bank were going into liquidation.
Among the passengers by the Quaker City are Jno
Helm ESQ.,, Consul General for the United States at Ha
vana Mr.. F. G. Bahr, Norwegian Consul at Rorto Rico
and Mr. Ed. Meert Belgc Consul at Havana.
On August the steamer Atlantic arrived at Havana
from New Orleans via Key West with dates 10 the 3Oth
ult the dates having been brought By the Quaker
City from New York, 9Th inst,
BY royal decree Published at Havana the 9th inst
live fab permitted to be imported into the island
without the payment OF any duties beyond the customary
port charges This decree OF great benefit all classes
but especially the poorer in that community the sale Of
fish in Havana having been for many years monopoly
The English mail steamer Conway arrived at Havana
from Vera Cruz with dates to the 4th instant and from
The city of Mexico to the 31st ultimo.
The Conway brought about two millions, principally In
silver for England and about twenty passengers among
whom Mr.. G. Whitehead, q member OF az English
mercantile house the city Of Mexico who has been
resident there for thirty years but who has been
cent out OF the country by the Miramon government
Another Of the Oonway's passengers (who also pas
sepger per the Quaker City, left tho city Of Mexico
the lst stayed day in Pueba, liking the Jour
ney to New York 10 the short time OF eleven days.
Affairs in the city OF Mexico reported the 3lst
TO bave quiet There nothing OF interest In the
public journals, nothing important having TRANSFERRED
since the dates Aent to the United States
Orleans.
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with tho bride and bridegroom At The altar, and were

with tho brioe ana bridegroom ~ 'ne Sisan, 1uu "oi0
seated
The marriage ceremony was performed by the Rev
Father Moynihan, In manner highly gratifying no doubt
70 those most interested and his remarks upon he SUB
ect Of marriage very entertaining ana instructive 70
the assembage II impossible to obtain glimpse OF
the altar 90 eager every to young con-
fyere enter the state matrimonial and II no. until
sometime after the ceremony over that his numerous
friends had an opportunity Of hurriedy congratulatDg
him This reporter wishes them all that their magma
tons have pictured
from another New Orleans paper)
Our friend and conffere, Mr.. Joseph Hsnlon local re-
porterof the Daily True Della was last night welded TO
Miss Marie Cens Journot The ceremony was performed
at the church of st. John the Baptist on Dyades street.
By the Rev. Father Jeremiah Moynhan. The church was
Illuminated, the affairs decorated and large crowd Of
ladies' and gentlemen present The ceremony passed OIL
usual In such cases. and then the newly welded pair
with their attendants and friends, left for residence IN
the upper part Of the city whore due had
been made for celebrating the happy event IN less
solemn than at church. Mr.. Hanlon we believe
the last Of the single reporters connected with the
daily press In this city We congratulate him upon nav
ing joined the married c0nfaterny Of the newspaper
men and hope that with his amiable and BRIDE
be may live many long years In the enjoyment Of all the
accumulated happiness and prosperity with which Hymen
blesses his most favored votaries.
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of my childhood, will allow a renewed correspondepcs to
open between you and your good old home o. no our
hearts have ached for word from your pen Years have
passed since your last letter us-years that
now aeem 70 be lhetimes have greved but never de-
SPARED for have prayed to the Father he would re-
store you 70 the path of recude. Bot if he has not
already, you will say"Ah me, he will save men
But say faithfully he viii on, brother, will you no. be
He knows there s secret wish there 1t s 10 be better
there be but the bud Of resolution He knows
things shall be added thereunto" Jesus viii raise your
head and make you new man. Go 70 Him. oh, my
brother.
VIII you no. write few words to your own homer /.
may, indeed, be bitter task, but may 1t not prove
6lesDe Do try TO overcome every obstacle; Look down
deep into your heart, and there not wish re
anxious sister, HARRIET BARTER
P. s.-Please do write, dear brother, and will then
tell you 30 many things that will interest you.
To RICHARD A. BARTER.
AUniorunaiey thee was no envelope 10 the letter 10
indicate where II written and where mailed but
Deputy Sheriff Stewart rays that while "Dck was Jail
IN Auburn previous to his escape months SINCE he
used 70 get from Canada and II thought his ai
ended the career OF one OF the most desperate OF
the horde of bandth with which highways have been
nft sted.
MARRIAGES AND DEATHS IN CALIFORNIA.
MARRIED.
PopE-FARRAR In Stockton, July Z, by Rev. J. A. An
derson, Fl. ". Pope to Anna Farrar.
HEAD-BURSErT.-In Sacramento, by. Rev. Mr.. Hill, A.
E. Head 70 Rebecca H. Burnett, all Of Nevada city.
sIRsrEs-sHErARD.-M Yreka, July 2, NJ Sleeper to
rHAYn--fuoKER AT Yreks, July 8, Andrew Thayer to
Olive A. Tucker.
ty, June 20, J. Won Cimborsky to Honore Burg.
VlporD-sMpH In San Francisco, July IA, by Rev.
Dr. Scott NJ Arthur vpond of England, to Miss Fanny
CoHs-BARRoAED-In San Francisco, July H. Mr.. Isaac
d. Cohn to Mrs. Rosalia Bsrroaed.
ssnhmIlhs-IAYLoR San Francisco, July IA, Levi
E. SSnelisoer TO Mics Mary r. Taylor.
Fs,h sS3SsEowS In San Francisco, July IL. By Rev
A"'"ss w aEneri a, = ppp?p 70 Ann RssecSa Br2Ta
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OOMMENIS VI THE LVCAL PhESS.
From the Picayune, August
THE LAST OF THEM GoNE-There was quite stir last
night among the "Locals" One OF their brother quilts
the only representing bachelordom was about enter
then the solid phasnx Of reporting Benedcts assembled
early at the Dryades street church 10 hail the advent Of
their cofrere Of the True Delta 70 the blessed state they
all have already entered. large and brilliant Assem-.
youthful pair they kne before Father Moyuihan who
after impressive exhortaton pronounced Mr. Joseph
Hanlon and Miss Marie C. Journot man and wife. Many
the friends who thropged around the Wy married
pair to offer their congratulations but we can assure
friend anlon that none have made more sincere wishes
for his happiness and that OF his charming young bride
than he who pens these lines.
From the Bee, August 81
Our worthy young coDfrere Joseph Hanon, OF the True
Dehd apsed gracefully into the bissfu state OF matr
tho ministerial Offices Of Rev Father Moynhan-he chosen
fair being Miss NJ o. Journot pretty Creole young
lady Of this city We congratulate the twain right heartily
and wish them all success and upaoyed happiness In the
delights Of Hymen.
From the Daily Delta, August 81
81. John the Baptist church, Dryades street, Rev
Father Moynhan pastor, 6lled to over1o wing las.
evening with brilliant assembage OF ladies and gentle
men, who had assembled TO witness Interesting
rage ceremony.
Tickets of invitation had been issued for eight O'Clock
but long before that hour every pew was filed 10
owDg and sparkling eyes flashed along the aises under
the lights OF the chandeliers. Ills Honor the Mayor and
other public functonares occupied seas near the altar
and during the time which elapsed before the coming Of
the bridal party the church was one gay, smiling and
chatting throDg
At las. The doors thrown wide open and the bridal
party eneredthe bride, beautiful, blushng maiden,
and the bridegroom, who was less parsonage than
local cotrre Of the True Deltd looked better
In their train followed the bridesmaids and groomsmen,
al tap.i'y chozea for such Al occasion, rno hs!sei
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LONDON, April 20, 1859.
Probabilities Of the English EiecionsLord Derby VIII
Gain Members, and Yet be Upset-The NeW Treaty BE-
t,ceen France and Ru;sia-Fsars'f The Storm Reaching
England-Preparoticns to Meet H--John Bull Looks TO
His American Cousin Great Depreciation Of Funded
Propeyty--Dinner 10 Morphy, dc.
have been all day electoneering, and--navng just
in, very tagged from the cy-am not disposed 10
rouble you with long yarn.
In the English elections Lord Derby will have gain OF
nearly thirty but his conduct in dssolving Parliament
at this critical time is much reprobated at its meeting
is sure to be upset.
All looks like in earnest although great doubt is
thrown facts proclaimed in the Times; indeed
asserted that the Austrans have not crossed the Tcn
and that Russia has not made the treaty with France
the stated in that journal. person whom have
generally found very well informed assures me that the
Russian Ambassador at the Foreign Office yesterday
and assured Lord Malmesbury that the memorandum mot
treaty. with France only contingent certain very
possible, though not probable events.
In the meantime feel that the storm may reach our
selves and every preparation will be made against mis-
haps The militia TO be called at once 900 new
invited for the navy at clio bounty, and is sup.
posed that in an emergency, in very short time
shall have army Of regular troops of 100 men, Our
alliance with France will be blown 10 the winds at the
first sho and shal have friend in the world but our
American cousin He, am sure if he finds old John Bull
hard pressed fighting for life and liberty agains the
crowned despots Of Europe will least give sympathy
and perhaps something more.
Funds are improved. Thirty nine failures in the Stock
Exchange in the last six days. Fifty millions sterling de-
probation Of foreign and English stock--ra ways mines
&c. Consols now closing at 90a, ~
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ENGLAND'S LATEST OFFER OF MEDIATION
From the London Times, April 2el
There can be no doubt that the evening of Tuesday
the 18TH the main Austrian army, said TO be 12O 900
strong crossed the Ncino in three great divisions and
yaded the Piedmontese territory Thus J.0a the cnr ch
ich Europe has been 10 long threatened, and Of sy1ich NJ
preston OF moral and political opinions Whether Napo-
leon ILL., be an ambitious and subtle potentae or whether
ne be the champion OF suffering humanity is matter Of
little importance. Whether Austria did right in sending
an uhmdtun TO Sardinia whether her duty to wait
until Lord Malmesbury had made fresh PROPOSE.
ton, and France and Russia had interposed another
series of bubbles and delays are now matters
which we may as well forget. They are of as little
Importance as the controversy respecting the breach
Europe has TO consider s that France commenced 1r
NTH Me auoed ppose Of tearing up the treaties Of 1915;
erisence te tie Western and Eastern despotisns for he
ooercon perhaps the spoliotion Of Germany, and The re-
settlement Of he Continent. Every step in the march Of
events must have the deepest interest for country like
ours, which s the common object envy and dislike to
the POWERS that now assume TO remodel the map of Eu
rope. Austria will have the first shock of the con
met France and Sardinia IN the ono side; on
the other R12sa will at least take I'D an attitude of hostility
snc az austria observed towards her in the Eastern war
Perhaps indeed, Alexander may yield 10 the instan
ces Of his vndctve counseors as TO throw away his
influence In Germany by actual Invasion Of the Austrian
months at least must trust herse alone ina or
Francis Joseph nave we should think foreseen and cacu
a aed on .nls neoesSsy In fact Count Buo has
ratons the high tone and he rand action of he Vsess
Cobind indicate bt, In Ae opinior Of is rlsr Iri1 &
able 10 carry on succe III struggle NTH French and pied
no7ese arn,es IN itdy II remains 10 be seen how
far these hopes are well founded Wee will determine
the nature OF the campo gnwhether Austria viii main
tain the offensive or content herself with protecting her
Italian possessions whether General Hess ana Gvuai viii
march Turin and besiege Alesgandrla or fail hock on
the system Of Lombard fOrresses viii Ii il has been the
WORK Of forty years to construct Two coursog are ooon
70 the Austrian government The one s 10 do no mar,
than enter the Piedmonese territory and thus commit
formal act o. war Tor the purpose Of bringing matters to-
ss, Gnu Iorrpg france ana frances allies to declare
themselves Th step would noi preclude The general man
OF the campaign rom being defensive the Invasion benra
political and not military movement The other plan IL
likely 10 End much more favor with a youthful Trnn
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Our Paris, Berlin and London Cor
respondence,

Ths screw sseanship Kangaroo Captain Jsfie-y which
ss Liverpool Wednesday the 9th Of A2n, at three
se,o>k IN the afternoon arrived at this por. at half
pas, eight O'Clock yesterday morning
NE Curard steamship Persia, Captain Judkins, which
I'm Liverpool on Saturday the 3Oh Of April, about half
ae, eight O'Clock in the morning, arrived ather dock
~ Jersey City at ten O'Clock
TAs news by the Kangaroo was an icpatea by our an
pie Geographic summary published on Tuesday morning,
received by the Apgosaxon at Quebec and the by
sAe Persia anticipated by the advces brought by
Galway steamer Adelaide TO st. Johns n. F., which sp-
~. .i.a 80 await mo
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THE WAR IN ITALY.

The Crossing Of the Tleino by the Anstrians-
Rapid Movements Of the French Troops
The RussO.French Alliance-Thc Last
Effort Of England for Peace
The Bankrupt Condition Of
the Fighting POwers-Thc
Effect on the Money and
Produce Markets,
&c, &C., 10.
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GOALS FOR FOREIGN NAvIEs.

M, e Vii VIC =, !erpooI ItIesTHpn, ApflI 3U.I
1he screw steamship Bnota, is SAID has been char
tered at Liverpool by the French agents. TO carry Coas
from South Wales to Brest Some Of the principal houses
IN London connected ,ch france and Russia hare also been
dcay Engaged in making large purchases of coal their or
dersbeing to take hdt they could Q irrespective of quality
Price or port The question has accordingly been very
strongly discussed whether such supplies be fairly
would have dreamt Of including coal among munitions OF
war but the introduction of steam power has raised II TO
equal Importance with powder lead any of the other
materials usually prohibited. At the same time it s con
tended by many that even there should be any dsn.
cnauon 70 ADOPT ths view export duty might appro-
priatey be levied with the object not merely Of improy
ing the revenue but OF lettering the prospect Of the re
tive supply Tor our own purposes in case Of need
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WAR PREPARATIONS IN ENGLAND.
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The late intelligence relative TO the continental crisis
has created considerable activity in the Woowch arsenal
and dockyard government messenger arrived at tho
arsenal Thursday, under special orders to deliver his
despatch into other hands but those of Captain Boxer
superintendent of the Laboratory who was absent at the
time.
The despatch il appears, contained important instruc
tons for the hasty preparation OF abundant supply Of
materials, TO be ready for any sudden emer.
genCy. On Thursday morning extra number
Of hands were engaged in the Laboratory Department,
and shot and shell put in process Of being cleaned
and coated in readiness for use. The heads Of de-
parments on Thursday summoned by telegraph 70
meet In committee a. the War Department, Pail Mall Up
wards Of 600 shot and she'll and 100 siege and other
guns have been delivered for transport TO Gibraltar alone
during the present MONTH and corresponding number
for Malta and the Ionian Islands
The 2sth and Goth companies Of Royal Engineers will
embark for the Mediterranean early in the ensuing month,
the 26th for Corfu and the Goth for Malta.
The steam transport Oscar arrived at Woowich pier on
Thursday morning, and commenced shipping shot, shell
and guns for Gibraltar. The steamers Britannia and Pc
ninsua and the Sidney Hall have sailed with largo
cargo for the same place.