New YoRK, August 3lst, ls46.
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To The Editor Of the Union:


The Hon. Walter Bovine, long and favor
ably known as merchant and worthy citizen, is
dead. His decease took place at his residence in
this city, last evening.


Mr.. Bovine was leading and distinguished
member of the democratic party, and at one time
filed the Office of mayor of this city.


1t will be gratifying to the southern cotton plant
ers to learn that the value of their great staple is
gradually improving in this market. The sales
continue large at improving rates. the advance pre-
viously noticed being fully maintained to-day.


Western produce is also in better demand, with
prospect of better prices for the future.


The Caledonia's mail closes to-day about half
past 4p m.


Since writing the foregoing learn that another old
and respectable citizen of New York is no more.
Mr.. VIM O'Brien, sen, died this afternoon.


The cool weather we had few days since has
left u.s. and we now have steady hot weather. Those
who left the country watering places last week will
find the city unpleasantly warm.


The Rev. Mr.. McVicker, chaplain on Governors
island, has returned his thanks to various persons
who have presented Bibles and other books to the
members Of Col. Stevensons regiment at Camp
Polk.


The meeting called on Saturday evening to ex-
press its opinions about the California regiment
proved flash in the pan.


The new steamboat Oregon, of 900 tons, was to
have left to-day for New Orleans via Charleston
and Key West This is Oregon No, g


The sales at the stock boards to-day not
large, but prices were something better.


1000 bales Of cotton sold. The market was
firm. Prices have advanced, altogether, from ! to {
cent per h. since the arrival of the Caledonia.


Flour was also better. Sales Of Genesee we're
made at S4 06! to 81 l2b.


1000 bushels Michigan red and white wheat
sold at SO cents.


Sales of western mixed corn were made at 54
cents on board vessel in the slip. Western sound
yellow was held at Sc cents.


Provisions we're steady, without change in price.
Sterling bills for the steamer we're firm at 9 81.
No change in freights


Yours, G.