22.-Landscape Gardening: or, Parks and Pleasure Grounds. With Practical Notes on Country Residences, Villas, Public Parks, and Gardens. By CHAS. H. J. SMITH, Landscape Gardner, Architect, &c. With Notes and Additions, by LEWIS F. ALLEN, Author of "Rural Architecture," &c. 12mo., pp. 367. New York: C. M. Saxton. 23.—Elements of Agricultural Chemistry and Geology. By JAMES F. W. JOHNSTON, M. A., F. R. SS. L. and E. With complete Index, and American Preface by SIMON, BROWN, Editor of the "New England Farmer." 12mo., pp. 380. New York: C. M. Saxton. 24. The Progressive Farmer: A Scientific Treatise on Agricultural Chemistry, the Geology of Agriculture; on Plants, Animals, Manur 's, and Soils, applied to Practical Agriculture. By J. A. NASH, Principal of Mount Pleasant Institute, Member of the Massachusetts Board of Agriculture. 12mo., pp. 254. New York: C. M. Saxton. Three important and reliable contributions to the agricultural literature of the country. The two first, from well-known and eminently scientific men in England, have been re-edited in this country by competent hands, and adapted to our climate and soil. The third volume, "The Progressive Farmer," is an American work, and relates, as will be seen by the title quoted at the head of this notice, to topics of general interest to every intelligent and well informed agriculturist. Mr. Saxton has contributed-by his enterprise in publishing practical and scientific works pertaining to the most prominent and important interest of the country, its agricultural-largely to the development of our vast and varied resources; and we rejoice to know that he is reaping a rich harvest from his labors. 25.-The Cruise of the Steam Yacht North Star. A Narrative of the Excursion of Mr. Vanderbilt's Party to England, Russia, Denmark, France, Spain, Italy, Malta, Turkey, Madeira, &c. By JOHN ORESTON CHOULES, D. D., author of the " History of Missions," "Young Americans Abroad," &c. 12mo., pp. 353. Boston: Gould & Lincoln. The enterprise of Mr. Vanderbilt, and the excursions to ports of the countries named in the title-page quoted above, are described in a very agreeable and attrac tive style by Dr. Choules. Besides a faithful narrative of the circumstances and events of the voyage, we have many interesting notes of men and things in the countries visited, which, if not new to many, are presented in a form so attractive as to interest all readers of travel in foreign lands. There are two fine likenesses on steel of Mr. Vanderbilt and Capt. Asa Eldridge, the experienced and gentlemanly officer in command of the North Star. The work is also illustrated with some fifteen engravings of the places and scenes visited by Mr. Vanderbilt's party. 26-Minnie Grey; or Who is the Heir? By the author of "Amy Lawrence," "Stanfield Hall," &c. 8vo. By the author of "Minnie Grey," 8vo., pp. 200. 27-Gus Howard; or How to Win a Wife. “Stanfield Hall," "Amy Lawrence," &c. 28.-Stanfield Hall. A Historical Romance. By J. F. SMITH, Esq., author of the "Jesuit," "The Siege of Colchester," &c. 8vo., pp. 432. We have in these two large octavo volumes three of Mr. Smith's most popular novels, each copiously illustrated with engravings. The rapid sale of the previous productions of this writer are quite conclusive evidence of his fame with the readers of fiction. He writes with considerable humor and great dramatic effect. 29.—A Treatise on Headaches. By JOHN C. PETERS, M. D. 8vo., pp. 136. New York: Wm. Radde. Dr. Peters has furnished, in this volume, the American homeopathist with Ruckert's clinical experience in homeopathy, in a complete collection of all the cases and practical remarks recorded in the literature of that increasingly popular theory and prac tice of medicine. It covers headaches in all their variety, including acute, chronic, nervous, dyspeptic, or sick head ches, also congestive, rheumatic, and periodical. 30.-The Money-Maker, and other Tales. By JANE C. CAMPBELL. New York: J. C. Derby. Boston: Phillips, Sampson & Co. 12mo., pp. 353 This volume contains some dozen well-told and interesting stories. The fair authoress does not dwell on the dark side of life's picture, but gladly drinks in every gleam of sunshine with which God brightens our daily path. 31.-The Works of John Adams, Second President of the United States. With a Life of the Author, Notes, and Illustrations. By bis Grandson, CHARLES FRANCIS ADAMS. Vol. ix., 8vo., pp. 643. Boston: Little, Brown & Co. New York: Evans & Dickerson. The present volume, the ninth of the series, contains a continuation of the official letters, messages, and public papers of Mr. Adams, from 1797 to 1801, the correspondence originally published in the Boston Patriot, and a variety of general correspondence with the leading characters of the times, down to 1811-12. The work is published in a very handsome and substantial style, and the notes and illustrations of the editor are clear and pertinent. We regard the series of volun.es in course of publication as a most valuable contribution to the political history of the country. The volume is illustrated by a finely engraved portrait of Mrs. Adams, from a painting by Gilbert Stuart. 32. Wensley. A Story without a Moral. 12mo., pp. 302. Boston: Ticknor & Fields. This has been before presented to the public within the pages of Putnam's Magazine. The story is worthy of the separate form it now assumes. The scenes are mostly laid in Massachusetts, are skillfully drawn, and the manners of the olden time well delineated. The history of Parson Bulkley, and the description of the old church, with its spacious pews, extensive galleries, and lofty sounding board, are finely written. The story is a true specimen of the pastoral relation existing in any a secluded town like Wensley, and truthfully illustrates the character of the old New England clergy man. Though the author intended that Mr. Bulkley should be the chief feature in his story, the central object of interest, yet the reader finds attractions in the other characters (qually worthy of observation. The truthfulness and naturalness of the narrative is its great charm, and cannot fail to make the book popular. 33.—Massachusetts Register for the Year 1854-embracing State and County Officers, and an Abstract of Laws and Resolves, with a variety of useful information. 8vo., pp. 328. Boston: George P. Adams. The title page quoted furnishes an inadequate idea of the amount and variety of information contained in this really valuable volume of record and reference. One bas only, however, to run over the copious table of contents to be convinced of its great utility to the commercial and industrial interests, not only of Massachusetts and the New England States, but to business men and citizens generally in all the large e mmercial and manufacturing towns in the United States. The enumeration of the table of contents would occupy several pages of the Merchants' Mogazine. We regard Mr. Adams' Register as a model work of its class, and commend it to all as a repository of useful information. 84.-A Home for All: or, the Gravel Wall and Octagon Mode of Building; new, cheap, convenient, superior, and adapted to Rich and Poor. By O S. FOWLER. 12mo., pp. 192. New York: Fowlers & Wells. Mr. Fowler has written this volume with a view of cheapening and improving human homes, and especially to bring comfortable dwellings within the reach of the poorer classes an object, as he justly remarks, of the highest practical utility to man. The treatise is clearly and concisely written, and contains much that will be of use to all, rich or poor, who contemplate building houses in the country, or the inn.ediate vicinity of any of our large cities. We lave, as a frontispiece to the volume, a view of the "octagon" residence of the author, at Fishkill, and plans for building in that style of architecture, &c. 35.- Duff's North American Accountant; embracing Single and Double Entry Book- * keeping, practically adapted to the Inland and Maritime Commerce of the United States. 8vo, pp. 200. New York: Harper & Brothers. This manual is all that it purports to be. It has been before the public for the last six years, and has received the approbation of eminent n-erchants and bankers. The author, Mr. P. Duff, himself a practical merchant, exemplifies all modem improvements in the science, and furnishes a new and certain method of detecting errors and proving the ledger. It is divided into two parts-the first devoted to single and double entry book-ke ping, and the second to partnership books. We have no hesitation in recommending it as one of the best books on the subject that has ever been published. ART. CONTENTS OF NO. III., VOL. XXXI. ARTICLES. PAGE. 1. COMMERCE OF THE UNITED STATES.-No. x. War of 1702-13-Assaults by New England upon the French Fisheries-Privateers-Florida-Treaty of Utrecht: Provisions regarding the Fisheries, Fur Trade, South Sea Company, the Logwood Settlements, etc.-State of Trade during the War-Paper Money-First Banks of the United States in South Carolina and Massachusetts-Colonial Tariffs-Manufactures-ImmigrationEncouragement of Naval Stores-Iron-Flax-Other Products-Progress, after Peace. of the Fishery Fur Trade West India Commerce The Slave Trade. By ENOCH HALE, Jr., Esq., of New York 275 .... 289 305 II. WINE, AND THE WINE AND SPIRIT TRADE....... III. THE GENERAL POST OFFICE OF THE UNITED STATES. By D. T. LEEch, Esq., of the Post Office Department, Washington..... IV. FOREIGN EXCHANGES. By G. M. BELL, Esq., Secretary of the London Bank of Australia, author of the "Philosophy of Joint-stock Banking," &c., &c, of London........ 320 V. COMMERCE OF THE OTTOMAN EMPIRE. By JOHN P. BROWN, Esq., of the United States Legation at Constantinople..... 327 JOURNAL OF MERCANTILE LAW. Demurrage-Lay-days in Liverpool-Charter Party, &c., &c............ Guarantors Land Case decided by the Supreme Court of Texas.-Joint-stock Companies.. COMMERCIAL CHRONICLE AND REVIEW: 328 330 331 332 EMBRACING A FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL REVIEW OF THE UNITED STATES, ETC., ILLUSTRATED WITH TABLES, ETC., AS FOLLOWS: General Aspect of Commercial Affairs throughout the Country-State of the Fall Trade-Necessity of Reform in the System of Railroad Management-Comparative Statement of the Banks in the City and State of New York, in the City of Boston and State of Massachusetts, and in the City of New Orleans-Revenue and estimated Imports of the whole United States-Receipts for Duties on Imports at Philadelphia and New Orleans-Deposits and Coinage at the Philadelphia and New Orleans Mints for July-Imports at New York for July, and from January first-Imports of Foreign Dry Goods-Receipts for Cash Duties-Exports from New York for July, and from January first-Exports of leading Articles of Domestic ProduceIncoming Crops of the United States, &c...... 333-342 343 JOURNAL OF BANKING, CURRENCY, AND FINANCE. The Bank of Montreal in 1854..... Condition of the Banks of Charleston... Domestic Exchanges in the United States.. Deposits in the United States Treasury.-Assay of Australian Gold.... Dividends of Banks in Massachusetts out of Boston..... Extraordinary counterfeit of Mexican Dollars... Condition of the Banks of Wisconsin, July 3, 1854.. Invention to prevent Counterfeiting Bank Notes.. COMMERCIAL REGULATIONS. Regulations of the Corn Exchange Association, Philadelphia.... PAGE 344 345 346 347 348 348 349 350 351 351 352 352 Buffalo Board of Trade on the Measurement of Grain.-Reduction of Spanish tonnage dues.... 353 Venezuela Tariff on Flax, etc.... Sanitary Regulations of the Two Sicilies.-On the sale of Russian Vessels.. Havana Port Regulations..... COMMERCIAL STATISTICS. Nationality of Foreign Vessels Entered and Cleared the United States.. Navigation of the United States.. The Maritime Progress of Charleston... 354 354 355 355 356 357 359 Tonnage of New York and Boston.-Trade Between the United Kingdom and the U. States.... 360 Import and Consumption of Grain in the United Kingdom.. Imports of Indian Corn into the United Kingdom.... Of Insurance Companies in New Jersey.-Suit on an open policy of Insurance.. Fixed Light in Tralee Bay, southwest Coast of Ireland.—Lighthouse at Cedar Keys, Florida.... 365 Rules to prevent Collision of Ships at Sea...... Improvement in Shortening Sail.-Navigation of Lisbon.. STATISTICS OF POPULATION, &c. Results of the Census of Great Britain, No. III., Families and Houses. 366 367 367 368 Population of Massachusetts and Tennessee.-Natives of old States residing in the land States.. 369 The Growth of Cotton in India... 370 370 STATISTICS OF AGRICULTURE, &c. 371 Brief mention of Sheep and Wool growing.-Agricultural productions of California.. 373 373 Canadian Wheat Crop for 1854.-Discovery of Coffee.. RAILROAD, CANAL, AND STEAMBOAT STATISTICS. The Canals and Other Public Works of New York, No. III., The extension of the Channels of Trade and Travel beyond the State of New York.. Railway Investments in New England.. Dividends of Railroads in Massachusetts.-Important to Steamboat agents.. 374 374 377 378 379 Receipts of the New York Central Railroad.-Rates of passage from San Francisco to N. York. 30 The steam-ship and the sail-ship.-Railways twenty years since.-Unloading canal boats....... 381 Largest steamship--the Himalaya... JOURNAL OF MINING AND MANUFACTURES. Cotton Canvas and Cotton Cordage.... Cotton Manufactory in the South and West... Statistics of the United States Patent Office.-Properties of Iron... A Bistory of the Discovery of Gold in California, By GEORGE M. EVANS.. The future of California Gold Mines.. Lead Ore in Tennessee.-Turkish Coal Mines.-New Pulp and Machine for Paper Making...... 388 MERCANTILE MISCELLANIES. Steel Pens-Rise of Labor in England-Rate of Insurance.-A short chapter on Dry Goods.... 389 How to preserve Timber from the Ship Worm. Chinese Mercantile Operations.-Business Facilities of Boston... The Sulphur Trade of Naples.-Consumption of Sugar in the United States... Capital does not always help a place.-Preserved meats for the California Market.. 390 391 392 393 394 THE BOOK TRADE. Notices of new Books or new Editions 395-400 HUNT'S MERCHANTS' MAGAZINE AND COMMERCIAL REVIEW. SEPTEMBER, 1854. Art. 1.-COMMERCE OF THE UNITED STATES. NUMBER X. WAR OF 1702-13-ASSAULTS BY NEW ENGLAND UPON THE FRENCH FISHERIES--PRIVATEERS--FLORIDA -TREATY OF UTRECHT: PROVISIONS REGARDING THE FISHERIES, FUR TRADE, SOUTH SEA COMPANY, THE LOGWOOD SETTLEMENTS, ETC.-STATE OF TRADE DURING THE WAR-PAPER MONEY -FIRST BANKS OF THE UNITED STATES IN SOUTH CAROLINA AND MASSACHUSETTS-COLONIAL TARIFFS-MANUFACTURES-IMMIGRATION-ENCOURAGEMENT OF NAVAL STORES IRON FLAXOTHER PRODUCTS-PROGRESS, AFTER PEACE, OF THE FISHERY-FUR TRADE-WEST INDIA COM. MERCE-THE SLAVE TRADE. IN 1702 broke out the great "War of the Austrian Succession,” in which-although utterly unconcerned about the illustrious pedigrees and the rights of the princes in whose behalf the contest for the heirship to the crown of Spain was waged-the colonies of England, as of all the other belligerent powers, were involved. Still New England, at least, of the English dependencies, was ready to engage heartily in the war, making a cause for herself in the long-cherished object of expelling the French from Acadia, (Nova Scotia since called,) and from the fishing grounds entirely. She would expend life and treasure with alacrity in the effort, as she had done before, requiring only an assurance that if successful, the whole fruit of the achievement should not be again thrown away by England at the peace. Armed vessels were at once sent to that region, and the French cruisers stationed there to restrain or to harass the New England fishermen were driven off. The French government, straining every nerve to bear up successfully against the formidable coalition by which it was assailed in Europe, was unable to afford any considerable aid to its colonies. Still, amid all the danger, it was not insensible to the value of its fisheries and the possessions therewith connected. Great efforts were made to procure a neutrality in |