The New York herald., 1863-08-27

amends by extending its power northward. ove'
she two Canadas Spain 10 mortified because q
Bourbon prince was not chosen. and expresses
apprehensions for her West India islands lest they
may become the prey Of Franoo-Southern filibus-
ters; and the Austrian press condemns 1t. as tend
ing to bring their government under the tutelage oi
France. Altogether it appears to be most knotty
problem. Let the European Powers contain their
souls in patience. II will not be long before we
are prepared to solve it-with the sword. We give
to-day extracts from the French, Spanish and
Austrian papers on the subject and also details OF
the latest news from Mexico.
The inquest in the case Of Joseph T. Donnelly.
who was sho. by Major Bassford, of Colonel
Motifs cavalry regiment in Ycrkville, on the
night Of the Goth instant. was resumed yesterday
by Coroner Ranney Three witnesses were ex-
amined among the number DR.. John w. Greene,
whose testimony was rather favorable to the ao-
cused and Colonel Mott The witness seemed to
think that there was considerable provocation for
the shooting, and stated that just before the shot
was fred he heard deceased say he would take
Major Bassford's hearts blood or words to that
effect. Assistant District Attorney Stewart was
| present during the examination. and conducted
the case on behalf Of the people. Colonel Mott
| and Major Bassford were also represented by
counsel, and seemed quite cheerful under the cir
cumstances. The investigation will be resumed
to-day in the Superior Court room, Chambers
street.
The noted rebel chieftain Major J. r. McCann,
commonly called Dick, whose depredations were
nearly, if not quite equal to those Of the guerilla
Morgan, is snugly lodged in the Tennessee Peni.
tentiary, at Nashville. He, with his brother and
thirteen Of his band, were captured on tn e 10th
inst, after a desperate struggle.
Governor Curtin. Of Pennsylvania, will com
mence the canvass in earnest in eight or ten days
He will open in Erie county and 60 down towards
the Southwest.
Fire Marshal Baker presented his semi.annual
report for the last six months, ending on the 3lst
Of May. to the Board Of Aldermen on Tuesday and
the document was ordered on file. The report
contains. as usual, many valuable suggestions for
the prevention of fire. and recommends an ordi.
nance to regulate the storage Of petroleum oils.
The aggregate number Of fres for the half year
ending the 3lst Of May was ITO, being adimnution
Of thirteen as compared with the corresponding
six months of the previous year. The alleged
losses amount to $eO2.slO; the insurances to
$3.l19, ,196; and the amount paid by the underwrit
paid by the insurance companies during the cor.
responding six months of the previous year. The
statistical part Of these reports has become al
most invaluable to the insurance companies.
Since the 1st Of July one thousand Canadian
horses have crossed from W;Rdsor opposite De-
troit, for the United States service.
The potato crop in the Eastern Statea will be
unusually large this season.
The town Of Chattanooga. Tennessee, against
which General RosecraAs has trained his guns, Is
fourishing post village Of Hamilton county on the
Tennessee river, two hundred and fifty miles by
water below Knoxville. 1t Is the termination Of
the Nashville and Chattanooga Railroad, and Of
the Western and Atlantic Railroad. which con-
meets It with the chief towns of Georgia. The
Tennessee river is navgable by steam about eight
months in the year, and by Hatbosts at all times.
The stock market yesterday showed continuance OF
the decline which began on Tuesday. Gold Hrmer,
rising TO 1927 and l23. Money abundant and rates
from per cent upwards call. Sterling exchange 1861
Cotton was neglected yesterday, and altogether nom
nal in price. There less doing In -four and wheat,
which cheaper. The market opened buoyant
iy, but closed with q downward tendency Oats were
frmer, with better inquiry. Pork sold moro freely;
now mess q shade higher. Transactions in other
kinds Of provisions limited though buyers had any
existing advantage In tho grocery line the inquiry
for sugars moiasses Rio coea and East India rice
whisksy In fair demand. Hay selling freely.
Hops were active. Petroleum quite brisk aud
buoyant. Hides rather quiet Sole leather attract
Cd considerable attention The tall trade in dry goods
was opening vigorously, particularly in the auction
rooms where within day two, several catalogues Of
cotton goods hosiery ribbons broche shawls carpets
&C.. have been disposed Of a in tho main, fair prices
though there somewhat iess competition for domes
tic cottons than for other goods The auction sale Of
boots shoes yesterday was decided success Higher
average prices obtained for the Scranton coal sold
at auction. Freights were dull
Commencement OF . Great Fail Season.
The prospect Of an early fall season aud the
extraordinary increase of advertisements which
it has brought compel us to resume the publi-
cation Of our triple sheet at an earlier period
than usual. From this and other indications
there is every reason to conclude that the next
four months will be the most commercially ac-
tive ever known in this city This is, however but
feature Of the general prosperity Of the coun-
try, which is without parallel for the last forty
years. The fact is due to many causes, the
principal of which are the large government
expenditures for the war, the expansion Of the
currency and the immense impetus which has
been given to mapufacturing industry Of every
kind. Although this state Of things will pro-
bably endure only for another year or
two, and may be followed by disas-
ter il care be not taken to prepare
for the changes which will follow the suppress
sion of the rebellion, It is not the less certain
that every interest is prospering to an extra
ordinary degree, and that now is the time for
people to make money.
As Ia natural for a journal closely identified