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,‘r‘ar‘iigit Silvia Arrival at the Europa. IIALIFAX, May 14. The steamship Em'rgra, from Liver- pool, on the 4th inst., arrived at 11 o‘clk this morning. GREAT BRITAIN. In the House of Commons, Mr. Ewart asked whether, seeing the possibility of prir'ateei'ing bring permitth and encour- aged bv the Southern Confederation, the American Governrrrcrrt had placed a suffi- cient naval force in the Gulf of Mexico for the protection of British property in American ships; and if privateers, sailing in responseto the Sm'e‘m the Throne. A large lean is to be asked to increase the Austiian navy, and a Ministry of Ma- rine is to be created. POLAND. . The authorities at \Tul'SdW had tendered their resignations. It was reported that General I’ambam, the Military Governor and General tie-j ' bazpay had been disrrrissed, and .ztliat thev’” former was to be sucCceded by General Lambeitium. LATEST \‘irt LiVLnPOOL. London, May 4<.â€"-Tlie market and , funds were dull. The American crisis had caused a depression. Coiisols have slightly dechned. On the 3rd there was an active demand! for discount to meet the payments of to- day, and the market was rather higher. under “’9 flag OI 1‘“ “Ul'ccogmzed Power, A few dollars were taken below 4% a 5- would be dealt with as priates. Lord John Ilusscll said that I‘Ier Ma- per cent. The IJC/‘(l/(f says that the pres- sure at the bank is very great, and that 1950' s (Jo‘lellmmll Lad heeled “ml 3' nothing is done in the streets below 5 per naval force for the protection of British shipping to be sent to the coast of Am- erica. The Govoriii‘ncnt had received from day to day most lamentable accounts of the progress of the war in the States OfAmerica. The Government heard the other day that the States of the Southern Confederacy had issued letters of marque, and that it was IllICtltlttI by the United States Government that there should be 8 blockade of all the Southern ports.â€"-- There were some points oflaw on these «questions, and they have been referred to the law officers of the Crown for their opinion, in order to guide them in its in- structions to their Minister in America and the Commandant of the naval squad- ron. The Government has felt that it was its duty to use every possible means to avoid taking part in this lamentable contest. Nothing but the imperative duty of protecting British interests in case they are attackedfljustifics the government in interfering at all. IV) have not, he said.. been involved in any way in that contest by any act or by giving advice in the matter, and for God’s sake, let us if possi- ble keep out of it. Lord John Russell announced that there had been no disturbances at Corfu, and none were apprehended. The budget. was the-n discussed. Mr. IIorsfall moved on ai‘nendmeirt in favor of the reduction of the duty on tea from October next, in preference to the repeal of the duty on paper. After debate the amendment was rejected. In the House of Lords on Friday, the bankrupt currency bill, on motion of Lord Derby was referred to a select committee. In the llonse of Commons, Lord John Russell said the government did notthiiik that the events at \t’arsaw called for dip- lomatic intervention, although they were to be deeply regretted. Ile also said that the I‘lumpean powers were negociating be- tween Denmark and Holstein, and hoped to terminate the difficulties there. The betrothal of Princess Allice to Prince Louis of Hesse, had been formally announced by the Ministers in both Houses. An address of congratulation hail been voted to the Queen. Tire civil war in America continued to be the principal subject of discussion throughout England. The London fl‘iiizes Speculales on the probability of the Great Eastern being taken up by the American Government, for war purposes. ' The Times, in an editorial, says that .the exeitement in the Northern and Soa- rthern sections of America has had no pa- txallel since the early days of the French otter-oh: t-‘ion . The underwriters asked higher rates of insurance on {British vessels from Ameri- can portsâ€"£05. a 25s. from New Orleans; 105. a 155. from New York; and 1 a 2 per cent. extra is .dt-n’narided of American vessels from India, China, 82c. \Var risks on American vessels detained in Southern ports, have advanced from five ,to ten gttineas. The London Globe says that Mr. Cob- dcri has declined the offer of .a Baronetcy~ and the distinction of Privy Councillor. The. Times says that the majority on the tea duty in the llouse of Commons is less than expected. The Dali/y News considers it decisive. and a guarantee for the safety of tie bud- get. F LANCE. Constantinople letters assert that the Forte has authorich England to occupy St. Jean d’Acrc under different circum- stanees, also that Sir ll. Bulwer had an- dertaken to provide funds for sending Tur- kish soldiers to Syria. Fresh instructions regarding Syria had been sent to the French Ambassador at Constantinople. It was rumoured that it was M. Thich who wrth the recent pamphlet published by the Due D’Anmale. A commercial treaty between France and Belgium had been signed. The Archbishop of Tours in a letter to the Minister of Justice, says that the reins poral power of the Pope is abolished,and the Catholic world will hold Louis Napop leon responsible for it. ‘ The Paris bourse was firm at 69f, 15c, BELGIUr‘rd. A serious disturbance had occurred at Ghent, owrng to the Weavers who struck from work being replaced by hands from the country. The riot was suppressed by the military, but the strike continued. SPAIN. A correspondent says that all the towns in San Domingo have issued a pronuncia- mieuto in favor of anneXation to Spain. ITALY. Garibaldi had returned to Caprera. Large. bodies of Italian troops had em- barked from Genoa for Southern Italy, and 3,000 had reached Naples, ‘Victor Emmanuel was about to visit Naples. ‘~The ex-King of Naples had left (Rome for Villa Albano. ‘~The officialjournal of Rome denies that Sardinia had made conciliatory proposals to Rome. ‘ ‘ ' AUSTRIA. The Upper Ilonsc had’votcd- an address cent., and that quotatiorrs range tip to 5),. M essrs. Wakefield, Nash 8c C0,, Rich. ardson, Spence . 8:. Co., and Bigland, Athaya 81 Co., report bi'eadstulfs steady. \that firm, and quoted at ‘27s. (id. Wheat firm and in better request; red at 115. 3d. a 12s. 6d.; white at 135. a Ills.â€" tid. Corn drill, and holders pressing on the market at a decline of (5d. a Is. on thel ()â€" wcek; mixed, fills. a 35s.; yellow, 095.; white, 35s. 0d. In the Liverpool cotton market the‘ sales of the Week were 90,000 bales, the ‘ market being firm at an advance of}s a ,1, on all qualities. Breaddulls steady. I’io- visions rnle steady. Corrsols closed on Friday at 91;} a 91; for money and ac- counts. The Broker‘s Circulars report ashes firm, with considerable advanco on all qualities under the news from the Madrid market, closing at 305. for both pots and pearls. Itosin buoyant under advices from America. An advance has taken place of fid. Sales of 5,000 bils. at is. a 55. 2d. for common, on the spot; 55. a 5. 3d., to arrive. LA'rizsr via QUEENSTOWN. I.iverpooll., May 5.â€"â€"Cotton excited and unsettled under the American advices per the Persia. Considerable sales have been made at a still further advance. The bi'eadstulfs and provision markets are also effected by the J’ersia‘s advices, and are unsettled and excited. New Advertisements. Ladies’ Boots & Shoesâ€" \V. S. Pollock. Money. Money.-â€"\V. ’1‘. Boyd. Dr. I“. Dcllerrbangh. Queen's Birthsl)ay. in We thirtieth? it finale. 1861. 1.1.. nix v 17: The American Difficulties. from a Canadian Point. of View. I NEARLY half a century has passed away since the sound of battle last saluted Canadian ears. Few ofthe old veterans of the last American struggle now remain to tell of its scenes of blood. The present ge- neration know little by actualexpe'â€" rienceof the fearful realities of war It is quite natural, then, that the hostilities that have commenced be- tween the Northern and Southern States, should cngross a large share of public attention in this country. In public and private circles we find it; forming the most interesting and exciting topic of conversation and debate. 'I‘homerits of the line of policy pursued by President Lin- coln, are warmly discussed; and although a few may be inclined to sympathise \Vlll] the leaders of the Southern Confederacy, in their pre- sent efforts, the general. feeling is stronglyin favor of the North. A sanguinary contest between the two great sections of one of the most enlightened nations of the earth, may well be regarded with the greatest interest and anxiety. Of all the public calamities to which civilized nations are liable none. can be oompared,in respect to the mag:- nitude of the evils they email, with the horrors attending civil war The terrible epidemic may deci- mate whole communitiesand carry death into the bosom of many a happy family; but there the tender sympathies of friends may alleviate the distress, comfort the dying ino- mcnts of the afflicted. and shed tears of affection over their graves. But the battle-field supplies no such alleviations of distress; there death appears in its most dreadful for‘rirs. By civil war human beings assume the nature. of fiends. By it the dearest ties of Society and neighborhood,of borne and kindred, are severed. In the madness and fury of the battle, not only those of the same race, speaking the sane language, and professing a common christiauity, meet in the deadly conflict; but even” the members of the same family imbruc their hands in each others blood. The warmest, friends are transformed into the most deadly enemies. Brothercou- tends against brother, and father against son. To barbarous nations , war has often been the harbinger of civilization and advancement, has led the way for the nissiouary and . the teacher, and secured the intro- duction of the blessings of the gos- pel ; but in civilized nations the case is reversed; therc war brings with it almost unmitigated evil; it paralych trade, checks the progress of science and literature, and i'e-, tards’ every, species of improvement. At the commencement of a grc . revolution so near home, it becomes ‘ a very important subject of inquiry how it will affect ourselves. What influence trill it be likely to exert upon our trade and agriculture ?~â€"j Will it be benelicent or injurious? ‘ One result without doubt will be,l to cause an onus-unl_,i-nflux of money from the States. Between two and three hundred thousand men ._\villl probably be, drawn away from their daily'avocations to serve as’ soldiers. A large proportion of these. must liCcessurlly be taken from farming labour ; and as acou- sequence agriculture, at least for the present s msonpvill be neglected. t The arena of land that “Ill be put under cultivation will be much less than usual, and the producegof the whole country will be diminished 'n proportion. An increased (In- i‘riaud will be made on, Canada to supply the deficiency in the article of vilieat; and if we should be fa-l vored with an abundant crop, our" farmers may anticipate better times than they have seen for some years. ‘ l _____¢bQ-< ' ‘Whitchurch Council. The above Council met at Mr. Sang-l ster’s lrrn, Stonli‘ville, on ’l'uesday, the Id‘ill inst. i\'Ii,-rnbe:'s all present. Minutes of last meeting read and proved. '.'he lleeve read a communication from r the Clerk of East tlwillrn'rhury respecting the intention of the \l'liitchur'ch Council, I in regard to appropriating money for the improvement of the Town-line betWecn this 'I‘ownship and .I‘Itlol. Cwilliinbnry. Received and read, the petition of Seth Ashton and others, desiring aid to a p. n l \\'C re. Stable "and Shed, laid on the table the following tenders‘râ€"w From liricl Chamberlain. . . .. . . $154 00" Andrew McGivr.......... 177 00 "' Berrjaiiriti Dnvidson.......‘ 180 00 ' Donald Cameron. . . . . . . .. 185 00 I Mr. Cook moved, seconded by Mr. l-IO‘vIand, that 'Mr. Cliamber-' lain’s tender be acc,epied.-â€"-Â¥-Carried. Mr. B"‘own moved, Seconded by Mr. Howland, that the Treasurer be authorized to pay the following accounts :â€" To John Nelson.................$15 co \Viii. Fave, Ward 5.......... 100 James Harvey, VVui‘d ‘29 06 .â€"-â€"Carried. . By-Law No. 123, appropriating money to be expended on the Town- ship Roads, for the present year, tvas then passed; In Committee on this By-Law, Mr. Cook in the Chair, the sum of 102,000 was proposed to be appro- Epriated for this purpose, which was condomâ€"Messrs Jeffery and Cook objecting, being in favor of the sum lof $1,500. The Connoil then adjourned to the third Monday in June. «A __4,,o+____.__... To OUR lemmasâ€"“lo have sgreal pleasure in announcing that have made arrangeirrents by which our readers will be regularly apprised ofthe latest news from the seat of war. \Vc have an excellent correspondent engaged, on advan- tage that our readers will pcsscss over any other paper north of Tor- onto. Wc expect to receive large orders for our paper, the. subscription list of which is every week largely increasing. Our correspondent’s open the road between Lots 15 and 16, in the 2nd concession. Also, the petition of John Jerman and others, for aid on the Bonds in the V”. Inge of Stoutfville. Also, the petition of John Atkinsorr and others, for aid on the Sldtlvlllle between Lots 10 and 11, in the-fiih Con. Also, the petition of Julia Leonard, for aid to support herself and family. On motion of Mr. Wheeler, seconded by Mr; Harrison, the petition of Julia Leonard was laid over for further consi- dei'ation. On motion of Mr, Harrison, seconded by Mr. MackIem, the 'l‘reasurer was atrâ€" thorized to continue the payment of $1 25c. per week, for the support of \Villiam Atkinson until the next meeting ofConncil. On motion of Mr. Mackl-em, seconded by Mr. landall, the Clerk was authorized to again call the attention of the Northern Railroad Co.. to the dangerous state of the Iload at the crossing, between Lots 85 and 8-6, in the 1st Com, of this Town ship, and if not attended to forthwith, the Council will be. compelled to take such steps in the matter as the law directs. Or) motion ol Mr. V‘r'lieelcr,sccondt by Mr. Macklcm, Richard Barnes was allowt‘d to perform his statute labour in Divisions where his property lay respec- tively. A By-law to appropriate six hundred and twelve dollar for the improvement of the Roads, by the Reeveâ€"«and read a first ti-mc.â€"-Council in cormnittee.â€"â€"-â€"Mr. \Vlieeler in the chair. By-law read a second time in committee. Committee rose and reported said By-law. I’teport adoptedâ€"Said By'-la_tv,,,read a third time and passed. ’T i I On motion of Mr. I'theler, seconded by Mr. tandall, the Council adjourned to meet at the lVellington lIotel, Aurora, on "l‘u3sday, the 13lh day of August, at 10, a. m. 1 \A -â€"~â€"â€"â€"-aoH< Vau gh an. The. Court of Revision on the As- sessment Roll was held at the Town Hall, on Monday, the 13th May, 1861. All the members present. The only appeal lodged with the Clerk was: that by Mr. \V. L. Dru ric, owner of lot 35, in the let con- cession, whose only complaint was that he was assessed instead of his Tenant. Ashe did not attend, either by himself or agent, no alteration was made in the Roll. At 12 o’clock,'thc Council sat to attend to the usual business of the 'I‘ownship. "at The Clerk read the minutes of the. last meeting, which were ap- proved. A cor‘nmuriication was laid be- fore the Council front the Secretary ofthc Board of Grai‘rii’nar School Trustees at. Richmond Hill, re- questing, on behalf of the said Trustees. the loan of the sum of, $800 to enable them to make. an addition to their school-house. Mr. Ilowland prioved, seconded. by Mr. Corik, that thc communion-3 tion from the Secretary of the Board Trustees at. of Gruiiiir'iar School Richmond Hill, asking fora loan of money to build an addition to their school-house, be not'entertained.â€" Carried. Mr. lfowland moved, seconded by Mr, Jellbry, that. the Treasurer be authorized to allow to Mr. Orr, the Collector, certain sums that, he. cannot collect, as follows :â€"â€" John Moody“... ........,.$123 VVriltor Grow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 38 Michael Clarke. . . . .. Carried Mr. Jeffch moved, seconded by Mr. Brown, that Mr: Geo. Kellam be. appointed l’athmaster in :plaee of Mr. Matt. Gowland, for heat 73. ~~Carricd. The. Clerk having, in compliance letter this week possesses peculiar interest. ~-â€".-â€"-d'=»o4-â€"â€"-â€"â€"o-â€"- QUEEN’S BIRTH-DAY AT RICH- MOND [TILL AND AUiionA.â€" We. are glad to learn that our friends at Aurora are going to have a grand gala day in honor of Her Majesty, on Friday next, the 24th instant.â€" Therc will be a grand Millitary Dis- play, Games, Musi :, Fire \Vorks, Sic. We, at Richmond Hill also are detern'iiucd not to be. bellian on ,the occasion, games in the after- noon and Fire \Vorks at night, we understand, is the programme. MV-O4Mâ€" We beg to direct the attention of our readers to the fact-~~that next. Thursday the Yonge Street Agri- cultural Sociely will hold its Spring Show. \Ve hope there will be a good attendance, as this is without exception one ofthe best Fairs in the country. Mwâ€"mro *WW 8%: We neglected to announce last week the retirement of Mr. H. Edwards from further connection with this office. We understand he purposes shortly to start a new:- paper in the village of Lloydtown, where we hope. he will meet; with ample encouragement. *Utttfitlll ll. TOR NTO C OR Pt (To the Editor of the York Herald.) SIR,â€"-lt requires but a brief so- journ among the good citizens of our western metropolis, to be conâ€" vinced that they are pro-eminently lovers of amusement. This facti-s every day verified by the liberal 'pa-tronage they bestow upon every species of entertainir’ient that is brought before them. Whether it be a rare specimen ofnatur‘al curi- osities, or an ingenious contriv- ance; a moving panorama or a menagcric of wild beasts; the Anglo-Saxon of a Giles, or the paâ€" thos and humor of a Gough; some famous professor of dramatic art,or a prima donna in the musical world ; piigilistic representations-of the celebrated mill between l.-Ieenan and Saye‘s or the infantile per- formances of Dolly Dutton: each in its turn receives its share of pub- llti favor and support, and each esta- blishment bears away its ‘quantum’ of ready cash from delighted audi- ences. Among the most recent novelties, we have had the success- ful performance at the Royal Lyâ€" ceum, of two popular plays, on- titled ‘ The Hidden Hand’ and ‘ The Sea oflce,’ which have drawn crowded houses for several nights in succession. The latter piece has cr'eatcdcquite a furore among play- goers. The scenery is got up re. gardless of expense, in the finest style of artistic finish, and produces an exceedingly truthful and thrilling effect. The tableaux are very beautiful indeed, and are said to surpass anything that has ever ap- peared on .the Toronto boardsâ€"â€" Professor Anderson, the celebrated ‘Wizard of the North,’ has been performit'ig in the St. Lawrence Hall, during the whole of the past week, to crowds of wondering and delighted spectators. This famous conjurer, whose skillful and clever feats have done much to render the art of legcrdemain respectable, is certainly worthy of the title of ‘King of Magicians,’ as he styles himself By the artful application of an ordinary knowledge of na- with instructions from] the Council, advertized for leaders to .rcâ€"crect tural philosophy he produces effects, which to the uninitiated appea; ' source llct of all the nations of the earth. ESPON DENCE. . masterly eloquence and ne‘r'vous: truly marvelous; and which fre- qupntly elicit from nervous old ladies, grave expressions ofdoubt as to tire Icgitimuteness of the whence he‘ derives his power; not a few ascribng ft to the assistance of a. certain Ill-favored personage, whose halite it would not'be deemed polite to mention in genteel company. ' Our love of humbth is not less marked than our desire for amuse- ment; indeed we have rather a penchant for that which tends to mislead. we prefer what. is mys- terious and doubtful to plain truth. Accordingly, while the r'nagician and the dramatic performer have their numerous votaries, those of a more serious turn find caterers to their tastes, 1.1 the preaching of two reverend gentlemen, from the western part of Canada, who make the announcerrient, backed by a formidable array of figures and authorities, that the advent of the milleniurn is to take place within a few years. According to their predictions, the ‘good time " is to commence about the year 1867,and the present American war is to con- tinue until that date, when it will be merged into one universal con- The. wicked will then be extermi- natcd, and the righteous will be preserved to people another earth. They are not very complimentary to the present. emperor of the French. whom they designate ‘ Anti-Christ,’ and who is to take a very prominent part in the great. and final battle, and then he is to be thrown into the bottomless pit. The system appears to be a second edit-ion of Millerism Stilthtlt't'llfll modified- to suit the times. Such are the theories that night" after night attract hundreds of anxious proselytes, who, when questioned on the subject, refer triurriphautly to the fact that‘ they (the ministers) prove it all from scripture.’ Having thus given you a brief account of the manner in which a large portion of the people of Toronto spend their evenings, I shall close for the present, hoping to return to the subject at another time. Yours, 8L0, OBSERVATEUR. May ii, 1861. >04 Toronto, (From our own Correspondent.) New YORK, May (5, 1861. The twenty days grace allowed by the President in his proclamation of the 15th of April, commanding the persons comprs ing the rebels to ‘ disperse anl retire peaceably to their rCSpective abodes,’ ex- pires today” We may expect before many days pass, that a decisive movement will be made in reopening the right. cf way through Baltiinore,ant_l the occupa- ttion of that city by the Federal troops. On Friday the President issued another proclamation, calling for an additional 42,000 men to serve for three years as in faulty and cavalry; and, also, an advance of 40,000 men for- the; regular army and navyâ€"making 82,000 in all. The enthu- siasm with tvlrich the I’i'eSident’s call was responded to by the Northerners, when an attack upon \rVashington was expected, was immense,double the number volunteer ing, in support of the (;OV€t‘lT1€llf, and to maintain the honor of the ‘ Star spangled Banner.’ Recruiting is rapidly progressing.â€" Drums and .h‘ifes, with squads of’rccruits, are to be seen in every part of the city. The greatest difficulty the government have is, in providing it iforms and accou- ‘ti'cments for those who have been ac- ceptedâ€"not taking into account those who have offered. , 'I‘emporary barracks have been erecta‘d in the City llall Park by the Government, capable of accommodating two thousand men ;. they are to be used by troop-s pass ing through here from. different points of the country, and are supplied with every- thing needed for their comfort. and effici- ency. The outside view of the place pre~ iseirts no feature worthy of remark. A number of military tents,and small bodies of unifm-iiied men, moving here and there,are about all the remarkable things to be seen, The government are making vigorous measures for the effectual blockade of all the Soutlern ports. There will be fifteen ships despatched at once, and about forty more will be in readiness within the next four weeks, for the same purpose. A blockade is already enforced by the go- vernment transports in Norfolk hay, no steamers being allowed to pass beyond Old Father I’oiiri ; also the Mississippi river, at Cairo, is Well preserved. A steamer, with $175,000 worth of arms, etc., has been seized by the government troops, at Cairo. The New York Fire Zonatcs, a rcgi~ merit raised by Col. Elsworth, of Chicago, from among thehieinen of this city, nurnv boring about eleven hundred, crnoracing among them mechanics of all kinds, em. barked last Monday on board the steamâ€" ship Baltic, 672, route for lVashingtorr.â€"â€" The Fire Department had resolved to bid their comrades ‘God speed’ in a body, and a parade was ordered. From early morning until about ‘2 o’clock preparations were being made. The arms being distri- buted, and the regiment drawn up in line, stands of colors were presented by the Union Defense Committee, by the Fire Department, and by Mrs. Jacob Aster, which Col. Elsworth acknowledged in a 4 suitable manner, assuring the fair donor that the New York Zouaves would sustain the honor of the," stars and sti'ipes.’ The procession their m’Wetl through Broadway, Union Square and Bowery to the Aster House, where another banner was pre- sented by the ladies of the hotel; from thence to the Atlantic Dock. During the precession the‘b‘iremen carried a ban- , «N's. WT' ' . < nor with the motto. ‘ our co callszlze rest of us are ready." ‘ Business is remarkably dull; there has heen'over two hundred failures in the city .during the ‘last riiontli, and there being so much protested paper, the banks refuse to ’accomihodate. One bank, in one day, had $30,000 worth of paper prerested. ‘It Would be well for the Canadian people to 'ponder well over this, ere they allow the Fire-eaters in Upper Canada to bring them to such destruction,’ as the politici- (ms and far/(mics of both sections of this country have done here. The words ‘ To Let,’ that meet your Views in all parts of the city, denote the fearful ravages this rebellion has made on the pl‘Osperlly of New York. But at the same time, the South must be in a still worse position, as the following figures will show: In the Banks of the States constituting the Con- federate States, there is about $20,000,- 000 in specie; in the Banks of the Bor- der States about, $5,000,000. All the Banks of the Gulf States, of North- Caroâ€" lina, and of Virginia (with the exception of the Banks of New Orleans) and many of those of rTennessee and Kentucky, are - insolvent, have suspended specie payments, and issue notes which are incurrent, ex- cept at enormous discount. In the three cities of New York, Philadelphia and Boston,the Banks hold about $51,000,000 in specie, and the sub-treasuries and mint about $15,000,000. It is Well known that the attempt to negociate $5,000,000 of Confederate bonds, ten days ago, was a failure. \\"'hen the United States Go« verniiient asked for$8,000,000,$31,000,- 600 was offered, notwithstanding the oppo- sition of some newspapers, among them the llri‘tu’d, which has since turned to the support of ‘ honest old‘ Abe’s "adiirinistra- tiorr. The government of the United States can borrow, without difficulty, and at a moderate rate. of interest, a hundred millions a year at New York, for two or ‘ ilrree years, it so much be required to sup- press the rebellion: the onc horse govern- merit of Jeff. Davis cannot borrow ten rniliions at borne, or ten cents abroad-'â€" The great Napoleon said, that ‘ fortune always favored the heaviest artillery,’ hut shrew of war, and consequently a brief campaign must settle the question in favor of the North. The strictest vigilance is displayed by the authorities in preventing contraband articles being sent to any of the rebellious States,boxcs of innskcts, cases of uniforms, percussion caps, gunpowder, &c., have been mind, and a number of persons ar- rested,for infringing the law, while a great many hare made themselves ‘scarce’ to avoid arrest. The‘BiitishCrs’ here have formed a regiment of voli’niteers, and it is expected will be accepted by the government in a short timeâ€"~amongst them are a great many old Crimean heroes. A gentleman, formerly an officer in Her Majesty’s ser- vice, will command them; they at present number about 6002. and Boston, has just been made known to Inspector Kennedy, of the Police. It seems that some days ago a break was made in the Croton aqueduct, but was iii- stantly discorered, (ll-is is the reservoir that suppl’cs New York with Water) and at the same time, the city was to have been fired by a gang reported to have been hired by the South~these persons having, it is said, secured various houses througliont the city. The police are watching the movements of those who are suspected to be connected with this fiendâ€" ish affair. The weather here has, for the last ten days, been anything but agreeableâ€"cold, wet, and unpleasantâ€"-more like fall than spring weather, but very much in keeping with the times, for they are dull enough. A CANADIAN. COMMERCIAL TR OUBLES ' M ONT It EAL, From the Globe. We are sorry to learn that the state of com- 1N mercial affairsin Montreal is not quite satisfac- tory. The Herald says in its weekly commer- cial review 9- ln anticipation of a very brisk spring tradeâ€"v air anticipation fully justified by our abundant harvestâ€"the Dry Goods merchants imported heavily. The imports of Cottoris, \Voollens, for the quarter ending 3lst of March, 1e61, 'Wer'e............. . ...$2,418,738 For the same period, &c., 'iéisiiiffffi... 1,787,653 ____..__.._ Excess in 1801.. . . .. ....$631,085 Or about 37;. per cent. increase, but the trade opened dull, and the Illel‘cllanls, both wholesale and retail, are left with very heavy stocks on hand. Seven seagoing vessels,and two Screw Steam- ers have arrived in port. Nearly all the vessels brought cargoes. They are all taken up for grain and flour, at very high rates of freight, say (id at SS for grain, and 43 at 43 6d per brl for flour. This is for sailing vessels. The fact is the produce must. be sent home at anv cost. The large quantity of both grain and flour that has. arriVed, and the extreme scarcity of freight, have produced a panic in our flour market, and the speculators who in March and April bought at >50 per brl, deliverable in all May, on the chance of a rise, are very severe losers. We believe those speculative trait- sacrions have beon very heavy. and have al- ready resulted in the downfall of Messrs. Bin- more. Brodie do (30., whose liabilities are stated at ,f240,tltr0. We trust the other large houses . in the trade will weather the storm. The Banks have partly added to this by their not buying Exchange in England,drawn against produce bought and paid for,but with no imme- diate chance of its being shipped ; and, more- over. the English grain market, instead of be- ing encouraging, is decidedly drooping. NARROW ESCAPE FROM 1)novvuirvo.â€"Near Athcrly, Lake Simcoe, on Friday evening last, a young Illuglishirinn iiarirod Joseph Lee. went out on the lake in a small boat. At Whitney & Mcl’hier’s Saw Mill he got capsized, and being unable to swim,and the water being very high. he was in imminent danger, when John Oliver Rovele, Esq., son of Ilenry Revels, Esq” of Lake View, with the courage of a Grace Darling, leaped in and succeeded in bringing Lee to shore, insensible, when With some exertion he was restored to his beloved mother. Too much praise cannot be bestowed on this young man for his heroic conduct on the occasion.â€"Leadcr. 200 French Canadians returned to St. Ily- aciu the last week, from the United States, and it is expected that‘tnore are on the wing, compelled to that course by- the present com. ,inercial dlStl‘OSS prevalent in, the Union, in tliisrsti'tigglc money will be the chief tzt‘ry .5 1‘ It to render the utmost possible assistancey tint-bout risk of any possible drain of specie. A plot to burn New York, Philadelphia 1 'loaricertificatcs, and specie. lamb skins $ ANG’E FREAKS OF NATURE We find in? our Provincial eiichang’es‘ two singular cases, which come under this trend. The Bruce Herald sayszmâ€"p.” “ \Ve have. this Week to'rec‘Oi‘diira'ther' a strange affair . which took place . 0n the farm of Mind. McDonald, Lot. '16, 2nd COl1.,'Bl‘tlllt. That gentleman has a fine ewe' which had twolambs on the 9.15tApril.~ Through seine misfortune, th'eylived only a day or two.â€"'th‘e ewe geing"ab011t the“ farm after their" death as usual.- ‘- “Imagine” the surprise, then, of the ‘Wirer',~'~wlien' eight days afterward, she. Ila-if ’t‘h’vo more perfectly developed lambs, ivlii,oll,}.al§‘e still' alive and thriving. The lastlpairwere' Vunited at the tails, wher‘r‘ born,“ng liga.â€" merit, but soon released flienifsielyies.” The other case we find rotated in ther London Prolype; and» it is told in the‘ following prespicuous .nanner:-â€" “A correspondent from Londoritown-r ship writes: It may be interesting to many of the readers of your valuable and widelycirculatcd paper, to get a brief ac- count of one of the most singular and won-' derful malformations I have ever beheld.- On the well known farm of "Mr; fWino llutchcrson, 7th concession of tlie_.town-' ship of London, is a strong healthy lamb,‘ six days old, without the superior maxiliary' from the first molar tooth, and nasal, mot- lar, anguis bones are wanting. The mus-i cles of the superior maxillary are all perv feet; the messetcr, tyaomaticus, major,- and minor, and pierygoin, can be felt by placing the fingers over their sitUatioos.- But the most singular part is,-it,has but; one. eye which has two pupils, and is placed‘ over the centre of the frontal bane; it- has an oblong appearance, and the eyelidl is of a triangular shape. It re‘spires by the, month, not having any nassal foramen ;u it cannot suck but is fed with milk, and is: thriving very well.’ The New York banks, with that singm- lar unanimity which they exhibited' last December, have again united to protect» themselves, and the interests of tlieiit‘cus- tomers, and at the same time? affordt as much assistance as possible to the Gov- ernment. They have adopted a resolutionl authorizing the use of certificates or dew posit among themselves in their exchange, instead of specie, which certifiCatc shall be‘ issued to each bank of deposit of an amount: ofits'bills receivable, United States stocks; Treasury notes, or stocks of this State' and city, to be. approved by a committee’ of live. The certificates bear interest at! seven per cent, per annum. The loan comt rnittee will apportion. the specie belonging. to all the banks equal to one-fonrtlrcfi each bank’snet liabilities, not including. circulation. _ ...-,i.».i‘..:; Each bank renders a return of its amount ofloans and discounts, deposits,- This i-cso-' lution is adopted prudentially with aview Struggling reports continue to reach [15" to the effect that an attack upon Fort I’lckens has been madeâ€"that the fort has been captured, though at the sacrifice ofs a thousand lives, at least, on the part of: the Secessionists. These reports, how- ever are not worthy of the slightest cred-v ence. Indeed, the pxobablity of any at- tack npon the fort lessens with the ex? piration of every day. The SUpply of powder in the Southern States cannot by very great; and“ with their supplies of the article cut off, and no mills to manufiiéttdré: it, the. neCessily of being very sparing of it? is quite apparent. A bombardment. 'of Fort Pickens, under the circumstances, is hardly to be expected. ’ Loss or Tm: STEAMER Burnout“, By telegraph received yesterday, We un- derst-and that the steames .Mog/io‘wcr‘ was run into by a schooner yesterday morning, about Nine-mile Point, on *Lakie' Ontario, and sank drowning some of her crew. The [Mayflower was ownedyby Messrs. I’Iolcomb & Henderson, of Mon- treal, and was on her first Upwtll‘d'll‘ip‘. She was valued at $18,000, and mesh probably insured. A meeting of Maine ship owners held in Augusta on Monday. They offer? to furnish the United Stated Government with 30* steam vessels in from sixty to) ninety days. ) Burmese or THE Streamer: “ SAGUENA'Y.’"â€"-‘ On Sunday morning, about half-past one o’clock, the steamer Segue/my, from Quebec, with a large and valuable cargo, was burned t6 the water’s cdgc,while lying above the entraan lock of tho Lachiito Canal. The fire broke out . near the funnel, and spread so rapid‘lv, that bar‘- fore assistance could he procured,rhovossol'wns an entire mass of flame. The fire Brigade was early on tho spot,nrrd through their exertions! portion of the littll and machinery was saved: She was loaded partly for Messrs. Wm. Met a“; Co.. of Toronto, to whom she was consigned- â€"â€"Globc. TORONTO MARKETS. THURSDAY, May 16-. Fall VVheat,-5200 bshls was the extentrof tho supply which soldat the following prices. The prices paid for the best samples worotrom $199 to $1 25 nor bshl‘, _ - ‘ 9 Spring Wheatâ€"4,700 bshls in marketr which sold at from $0 98 to $5 1 00 per hshl. ' - i Barley.â€"â€"â€"sold at from 50 to 53s. 1’eas.-â€"2300 bshls went. off at 46iand‘ 48c pol: bshl. . Oatsâ€"at ‘27 and 280 per bshl. ' J Hayâ€"is from $12 to $17 per ton, Straw $5 to" $7 per ton. V H _ Florinâ€"Superfine extra. sold ~at$6 25 to $6 50,- Exlra $5 65 to ; Fancy" (Spring) $5 00 to! $5 30: Fancy (Fall) 5355 10 ; to $5 25:- Elf-tn; to $5 50‘; Double Extra, $6 00 to $6 '50. Butter.~â€"Fresh is in fair supply at from 16¢: to 180 per lb. 1 , Parka-is in fair request. For Hogs: averaging 160 lbs $5 50 and $5 90 has been paid: and those averaging 250 lbs $5 and' $5 filler-tho, latter being the extreme figure; g‘ “ i ' Applesâ€"~Common varieties $l~and ‘25 per. barrel. Better grades $1 50.:imd $2,baifrelt; -' Eggs,-â€"-Fresh from wagons So to '90 pardozenh Potatoesâ€"«Vary in price from. 30 'to' 33%.; Sheepâ€"are in demand at fi‘bm $5M tb $7 each. ' r , . . . - LalIIDS-â€"SCBTCB at $2 to $2 50 each. _' , Calvesâ€"are in good supply at $3 to $5 each. Beef-Hidesâ€"$3 ;_50.pe“r. 100 lbs; Sheep and. 087 each. I Calfskins 080. per 1b.“, 7 per 100 lbs ' Tallow, 33 Timothv,Seed-.-$2 80a$3 per bushel, Clover Seedâ€"$4 75 per bushel.