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COMMERCIAL RECORD.
NEW ORLEANS sIARKET-Dec

Commercial matters, in general appear TO be sonle-
what recovering from the extreme state of depression
which the natural consequence Of the disastrous
operations of the las, few years; and confidence that
thing essential in business transactions, gradually
beginning to revive The disposition of late more ap-
pareRt in capitalists invest heir means in Stocks
real estate aud commercial paper is favorable omen,
and augus well for the uture addition to this,
ney is decidedly plentiful, and be readily had
out OF doors at u per cent per annuu for paper at
short date 10 per cent per for long notes The
stock market has been lately more animated and con
siderable transactions have been effected OF improved
prices. We quote sales of City Bank at 95; CONNER
cal Bank a, 9O CaroIlton Bank 40 off orlOO paid I'm
proyemeni Bank 10 off. for 100 paid; Canal Bank rs
asked Citizens Bank 10 per cent prem. asked.
There fair enquiry for Cotton to-day factors,
however holding ont for even higher rates than the
present enhanced quotations., whilst the large buyers
by means disposed to aecede to these demands
nevertheless, good business done, and transac-
tons 10 the extent Of about $500 bales took place at
very full prices.
Amongst the sales we notice Louisiana and Miszs-
spp 800 bales, at lO 800 do g. 100 do ats ~ do at
g. and ll2 TO ats75 For curiositys sake, we would
mention that IA cents refused to day for part of
well known fancy crop.
The Sugar market to day very active, and abou
500 hhds disposed Of from the Levee at very full
prices, within the range of quotations., which we
place at A 6! for extreme qualities.
There is a very brisk demand for Sugars on Phnta-
ton and several buyers have gone up the coast to make
their purchases; yet however, we are unable to fur
nsh particulars of any transactions.
Molasses continues neglected, and prices are droop-
ing. We quote 81 a pc.
The cargoes ofthe ships Marcia Cleaves and Pearl
consisting of4 400 sacks and fine Salt were ds
posed of this morning to one purchaser, at 81 SIS per
sack, oil round, which is slight Improvement on pre-
viOus quotations
We have no variation to notice in the price ofFiour
some few transactions took place at from 81 so to s475
according 10 quantity.
The market for other descriptions of Western Pro-
duce continues dull and prices are gradually declining;
Mess Pork $40; Prime SD; Lard 9a $40, according to
quaiiy;-Hams III l2s;Sides 81; Shoulders O.;
Mess Beef Sl2 so S3; half barrels 81; Prime Saa So
Rectifed Whiskey - %; Common, scarce, at22
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NEW RAILROADS. CUBA.--The Havana pa
pers, says the N. o. Commercial Bulletin, pub
lish a PROJECT OF Railroad which is about TO be
made, from the port Of Cienfuegos across the
island to Villa Crara, distance of 40 miles,
The work is undertaken with the spiritusualIy
exhibited of late in that fiourishing island, and
no doubt is entertained of its speedy compile
ton. 1t is stated that even now $50 square
leagues of the best land in Cuba, under high
cultivation, offers its products for transporta-
ton on the road. Seventy sugar mills, eight of
which are worked by steam, and the rest by wa
ter and other power, put in shape the proceeds
of the soil, for transportation. The port on
Jagua, which has been denomfnated the Great
Port of America. from the fact ofits uncommon
capacity and safety in all seasons, and of which
the historian Antonio Herrera said, s.there is
no such other harbor in the world'-wiIl in.
vie Commerce from every cline, to carry away
'he rich products conveyed to it by this rail-
way.
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= We are pleased tv see that the press in differ
ent parts of the cou.try is becoming aroused to
the importance of the question at issue between
Bishop England and this paper Among others,
the Bangor (Afe.) Wing has spoken out distinct
" in the foIlowing:-
seen. Duff Green, of the Baltimore Pilot, has
entered upon heavy discussion with Bishop
England of the Catholic Church, as to the effect
of Catholicism upon the political institutions Of
the United States. This discussion originated
in an attempt OF the Bishop to secure to Martin
Van Buren, the Catholic vote of this country.
The discussion has met much opposition from
the fact, probably, that it has been thought to be
intended rather as a theological than political
matter The General however, disclaims any
wish to interfere With the sights OF conscience or
a broad liberation OF civil and religious rights
His opposition is the use of religious power to
political purposes. He thinks Bishop England
entered the field of politics on the eve of an i'm
portant election, in accordance with the claims
Of his religious system, and thus rendered his
conduct fit subject of remark. And the issues
involved in the controversy are; did Bishop En-
gland act in accordance with the religious
system he advocates, ana il so, il such system
is safe one for our republican institutions
Whatever others may think Of the matter, we
cannot but regard the discussion as one of imper-
lance to all friends Of the widest extension of
civil and religious liberty, whether Catholics or
protestants.
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From the correspondent Of the NeW Orleans Bee.
HAVANA MARK ET-Dec, 3

The duIlness of the makes our commercial
advces but OF little interest you presume but the
Natchezs usual pupcual departure gives the oppor
tnniiy to remark that
SUGARS are nominal at 81 lOs to II rs, aud the
stocks reduced trihe Notwithstanding the crop
has excerded the former by than 100 900 box
es Yeu will see by the price current endorsed that
from this port and Matanzas since the LIST of January
COL 900 boxes have been exported. FIVE allow for
rors, add the stock on hand and the shipments from
Ports on the south side, and the Muscayadoes $4,000
hhds0 we make out even this years exports 100000
Boxes, tie equivalent, and the coming crop ought
according to all accounts, to be still larger.
CoFPEE il a little more plenty, and prices down to9.
Bi0 but these roo nigh for your place,
and very few shipments are made. II must go lower
before the holidays certainly but how low remains to
be when fresh advjces from Europe come to hand
The crop Is very small one.
FboBR holds to its former price $40 and few hun
dred barrels might bring the same, but not large
quantity The stocks not large, but explained 60
you in one of my former letters, the dealers
tain of supplies that they will moi buy in anti
cipaton OF their actual wants
LARD is again Iower-say l4k TO 15s. The holder of
the best lot, Offers his at 6c, but cannot obtain it, This
corresponds with the remark made to you in mine of
the llth utno. The stocks something over 1850
kegs, as about 1000 came in from Boston and other
struggling lots from the northern ports. There at pre-
sent no chance forprces TO improve.
ExcHA' on I.oldon has declined to l2s prem, at
which the best bulls be bought Current sales, yes
erday, 5000 al 10 to l2s. New York very plenty
at Il pm and New Orleans, par to per cen, PM NO
new as before TO Def cent peT month and nIsnty.
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From the Ne.o York Courier of Wednesday,

From the Nei0 York Courier Of Wednesday,,
The amount OF business Stocks transacted 60 day
was moderate, with very little alteration in rates. An
auction, $lO0 900 Cincinnati City Bonds bearing per
cent interest," redeemable in forty years. bough. so per
cent; $50 shares Brooklyn and Jamaca Rail Road AS7
per share 96l shares Of the Peoples Bank, Patterson
sold at SIT 20.
Foreign Exchanges were inactive, at on London;
5,6t Ga France; 77s 70 on Bremen; 4Oi on AmsteT-
dam, and $50 364 on Hamburg. Specie is in moder-
ate request-Mexican Dollars worth l. II prem;
Spanish do g. Spanish Doubaloons SI6,5e a 1850;
Patriot do $l5,70 $3.50 The Hawe packet of the
10Th will takO out about $4,000 in specie. Domestic
Exchanges rather dull a! the following quotations:
Philadelphia Il New Orleans j all
Baltimore Il Nashville u a 8.
Richmond2 Louisville a d
Charleston II ala Cincinnati ga
Interior offs Clk az Indiana 5 5!
Raleigh 81 81 Illinois 6
Savannah 81 al Natchez %
Augusta a6a Union Bank, Miss 30
Columbus 81 a62 Grand Gulf nominal
Macon u l-2 other Miss nominal
Milledgevile Is Union Bank, Fa 80 nomina
Mobile A a a Southern L s. I do 30 do
Interior Ct Ala 5! ST st Louis 5aa6
Michigan 81
Cotton remains irns about GOO bales sold on
speculation at yesterdays rates-there is no demand
for export. Flouris rather inactive; sales Of Western
are made for the Eastern market and home use at S44
S for common brand, and S5,25 $50 for fanees-
Ohio in round hoops still commands IS 5,O6.southern
Corn is in demanda very nteiorIot sold at So cents
New Corn has been disposed of at so 81 CENTS Sales
of Rye are made, to be delivered, SOC, time During
the last three days35 hhds st Crox Sugar have been
sold at 81 9lc;8O boxes white Havana % TO- 1850 boy
es brown do7a 8; 200 bags Rio Coffee at lOa llc $50
bags ST Domingo do % cash; 600 bags Java 13c I'D
do Laguira lOa; 10 hhds st Croix Rum at Ssc. Small
sales of Dupey Brandy have been made at$l III,
andof seigneue at $l,4la. Domestic Wbiskey is
dull at % 24c in casks and barrels 80 tons Hatch
Woodhave been taken at $40.
The ship Superior, of New York, was sold at auction
for $4,000
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NEW MoDE OF MAKING sUeAR.-some Of
Tue sugar planters of Cuba have adopted the
method 10 OF Mons. Degrand, of France, of boil
ing tne juice Of the cane in a vacuum, by
which the quantity Of sugar is increased full 10
PER cent. over the other method, 3a8s ssung /.
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The Norfolk Beacon. or Mondav a.,

NArAL.-The U. S. Shops of War York.
town, Commander AULIcK, and Dale. Com.
mander GAuNTT, bound to the Pacific, dronned
down to har,'.on Roads on Saturday and went
to sea yesterday morning with fine wind from
southwest.
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HE Observation-Disclosures reporter oil
Wednesday says:
"Itis generally conceded that resumption on
the pare of all our banks will take place on the
18th of next month, and hope is cherished that
this great movement will pass off quietly, and
without the least agitation of the public mind
We have heard the opinion expressed in some
quarters that the U. S. Bank would soon exh1-
bit general expose of her condition for the
benefit Of her stockholders in particular, and
the public in general. The liabilities have been
very materially reduced within the last six
months, and her friends affirm that she is la
much better condition than is generally suppos-
ed. 1t must be apparent to every Observing
mind, that if she can present any thing like
favorable statement, it is her policy to do so.-
She has been assailed in variety of shapes for
4 long time past, asd appears to have thought it
the wisest course to publish nothing in formal
or official manner.
We repeat, for the use of;our friends at dis
lance, that the only bank note circulation in PHI
iadepha at this time, consists of the notes ofthe
u. 5. Bank, and the Banks Of the interior of
this State, and of the Institutions of the neigh
boring states. All the Philadelphia banks. with
the exception of the U. s. Bank, have with
drawn theic own notes from circulation, and
when making discounts, have paid out either
the notes of the U. S. Bank or of ountry banks.
On TesumihS, we may presume that they will
immediately put their own notes into circula-
ton, inasmuch as after the resumption, depo-
site made In the notes of any other bank. will
be subject to demand for specie. In some
quarters, appre hensions are felt as TO the cha
racter of the resumption; but we entertain
none, if the banks pursue legitimate course,
and are especially careful with regard to their
discounts. Doubtless in some instances, their
debtors will suffer severely; but inasmuch as
the public and the State authorities have de-
termined to tolerate suspension no longer, the
banks will be compelled TO pursue rigorous
course, in self-preservation.
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Gen. GLAscocK, of Geo, has declined the
democratic no@i'at'on for Congress in place
ofJudge CoLoUITT resigned, f'"S'
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Nnr' "ILDE-A correspondent of the New
YORK Signal, writing from Rome, savs:-"At
Florence found Mr. Wilde, the Georgian, who
wrote the lines beginning,
MY life is like the summer rose,
he is engaged in making laborious r.searche.
Tor the life of Dante, which will be the most
complete we have ever had"
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cORREsPoNDENcE oE TnE PIAOT

I CORRESPONDENCE OF THE PILOT,
WASHINGTON, THURSDAY, Dec Ia.
From present indications, I think it more than
probable, that we shall have called or extra
session. In fact both Mr.. CLAY and Mr.. WEB
sTER have already publicly intimated such
contingency, and if it really take place we shall,
in addition, have the question of the Tariff be-
fore the nation.
The Senate adjourned evOr to Monday, after
an able speech from Mr.. WRIGHT, IN favor or
rather in vindication Of the course pursued by
the President in relation to the finances. Mr..
WEBSTER replied, after which short executive
session was held.
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LIE IeBAcco CONVENTION This Con-
'syhtion' the proceedings Of which will be found
N another column. adjourned on Wednesday.
SINE die
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The followingi is from the Luther1I Observer
published in this city.
A PROTESTANT COMMERCIAL DAILY PAPER IN
BALTINoRE.-The religious protestant commune
ty Of this city, have long and loudly complained,
that among the many Dailys, both small and
large, published in Baltimore, there was not one
sufficiently independent to speak out on the Ro-
man Catholic question The poPish influence
among US is strong and arrogant, and there
were not few who were OF opinion, that all
our papers stood more less IN awe of that inllu
ence. Some of our Dailys no doubt, endeavored
to steer neutral course, while in others, though
edited by PrStestants, it was thought that
strong leaning towards the Romanists, conld be
distinctly perceived. Items of intelligence laud-
atory oftheir zeal and tending to their aggran-
dizement, were freely published, but it was not
so easy to procure the insertion of articles Of
contrary character Whether this opinion was
well-founded or not, we have not at present time
nor inclination to examine. Certain it is, that
protestants of every denomination have complain
ed, and complained again and again, and some
times in not very measured terms. Hence a
thoroughly independent daily paper, open TO
free discussion OF the political character and ten
dency of Romanism IN our country, has long been
deemed an important desideratum in this city;
efforts have several times been made to get one
up, but heretofore without success. At length,
however, Such paper mas oeen started, and II
is conducted by one of our ablest public writers.
So far as this paper may favor either of the two
great political parties OF our country, we say
nothing, and on this ground we would not write
one word to its praise or dispraise. It's only in
view of its character in reference to Romanism,
that we notice it, and submit it to the judgment
of our readers to decide for themselves how far
itmay be entitled to their patronage. 4 large
body of the protestant community IN Baltimore
rejoice in Its establishment, and will uudoubt-
eddy give it their support
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~. se1rhe obvious definition of a Monarchy,
"a (r;bbon. "seems to be that of a State, in
winch single person, by whatsoever name he
NAV be distinguished, is entrusted with the ere
oafiol of the laos, The management Of the re-
gsn,e and the commend Of the army"
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AN IMPORTANT PRocEEDING.-An impor-
tantsuit, says the Montgomery (Ala.) Journal,
has been tried within the last week in Mobile,
which will excite a general interest in Ala
bama.
he suit is brought by the State Branch
Bank against debtor, who sets up as de-
fence, the aneonstit,aioaalSiy ofSiate Banks.
Much ability is said to have been displayed on
both sides of The argument. The Court has
taken the case under advisement Whatever
may be its decision, The case will go to the
Supreme Court.
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DIED.

On Thursday evening the 18th inst Mrs SOPHIA
ATKINSON, cons0rt Of Henry Atkinson, aged %
We aTs.
In Talbot county, Mo, on the Sd instant, Mr. THoM-
AS FRAMPTON, in the 96th year of his age.
In Dorchester county, on the 29;h Oct, Mr. JAMES
WILSON, in the Gath year ofhs age, leaving behind
him widowed wife, 81 years of age, Hna with whom
he had lived sixty nine years.
At Detroit Michigan, on the Sd instant, LEWIS
CASS, son of Lit Col John Garland, u Army
Another Revolutionary Soldier gone.-Died at his re
sidenee in Washington county, Nd on the 7th Instant
Mr. MARK COYLE, in the e6th yenr of his ace.
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General HARRISON was born on the 9th of
February, 1774 He viii thereforelbe 81 years
Of age in February next.
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ALLEDGED VIOLATION OF THE PoST OFFICE
LAWN. Coddingten, Post Master of New
York, has commenced legal proceedings against
the publishers of the New World, for an al
legged violation of the Post Office law 1t APP
pears that, in pursuance of very common prac-
tice among the publishers Of some weekly news
papers, handful, upon which was printed the
contents OF the New World for certain week,
was enclosed in number OF that paper, and sent
to an agent The post master at the office where
that agent lived, instead of delivering the pack
age, which ne had Spened, returned the handful
to Mr.. Coddington, who has instituted proceed
ings against the publishers for the purpose of re-
covering the penalty of five dollars for every
such offence. The section of the Post Office
law which Mr.. Coddington thinks there was an
evident intention to violate, is the following:
'Ifapy person shall enclose or conceal letter,
or other thing, or any memorandum in writing,
in newspaper, pamphlet, magazine, or in
any package OF newspapers, pamphlets, or ma
gazines, or make any writing, or memorandum
thereon, which he shall have delivered into any
post office, or any person for that purpose, in
der that aie same may De carried By the post
free Of postage, ne shall forfeit the sum OF five
dollars for every such ofence."-.Sec. 80, .9ct. 2
March, 1927.
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IMPORTANT TO CommERcE.-Rv tbe .,hx
Robert Mists. arrived last evening from Mat.
amoIas. says he N. o. Bee, we have been in.
formed that the Mexican government haa per
mitted the introduction Of the articles which
were lattIy prohibited. aiae f <
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63REAT BARGAINS IN DRY GOODS

HREAT BARGAINS IN DRY GOODS
VIZ BE.7LE H. RICHARDSON has hasd a
large assortment Of Fail and Winter Clouds, which he
is now selling off at very reduced prices. As the
is advancing, he will offer his wei selected stock
at prices which cannot fail TO please.
On hand Cloths ofall shades and qualities, from to
$40; Plain and Diamond Beaver Cloths, Flushinss Sc;
Fancy Cassimeres, Cassncts, Kentucky Jeans, Elan
nels, Blankets, Canton Flannels, Ticking large
sOrtment of English, French and German Merinos, Yes
tngs, Domestic GoOds, black ground Calices Brochc
Me inc, Thibet Wool and Silk ShawIs; Mousene de
Lame; figured and plain Silks and Satins B0mbazines,
Goves, Hosiery; ribbed Merino Shirts, Linen Cambria
Handkerchief, irish Linens with many other goods
all of which will be sold low Call and see.
BEALE-H. RICHARDSON,
dis No. IGS and l71 Baltimore near Charles Il
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WDRIYTESG PAPERs-Double Super Royal,
NJ Double Royal, Double Medium, super Royal, Roy
al Medium and Deaiy-flr sale by
TURNER, WHEEbWRIGHT & NUDGE,
dl7 M ----ll.L-.L.l. Snufh Charles Ct
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ArtoPPE4.2's.ATE AND MUSIC PAPER,
" on hand aii iUr sale by
TURNER, WHEELWRIGHT & NUDGE,
dl7 South Charles ST.
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s. EAL SIX an CAE's-4 cases Real Skin Gaps for
- sale by FURNBa, WHEELWRIGHT MUDGE,
di7 i'--- South Charles ST
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! n saCIOT, 9 JpOg IcOFEEE

I NJ n tAUtBF1 IOUEWV COFFEE.
FENIID3kG @he are fund of a good cup of Coffee,
n are requested Btfy tise Pdfsnt coffee Ced1er, an
artcle which has been IN general use m most OF the
NDrhefd cities fas many years past and has given most
general sashaetien TO II who have eed IL il IL besides
economical than any Thing heretofore used, and
more handy to use-pree i2l cents box, for sale
Wholesale and retail, by si
VIM ]. VAN NESS, Grocer
Centre Market Space.
def5 M&W2w
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vALuABLE0 Oil PAINTING FORsALE.
That choice collection of oil paintings, now to be
seen at R. M. HALL & Co.'S. No. 1873 Baltimore street.
are TO be sold this eyenirg The pictures will be open
al day for inspection.
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NEW BEDDING AND FURNISHING En-
P0RUIJFT

NEW BEDDING AND FURNISHING Eth
PORIUH.
rENHE SUBSCRIBER having taken that large and
a cOmmodious Warehouse No. 81 South Charles st,
FOR the purpose of conducting the BEEDING and FUR
NlSHING business, would recommend persons wish
articles in his line, call and examine his present
stock, which will be found to be superior to any thing
Of the kind offered the public-oonsisting in
prrt of the following articles viz
Feather Beds, Boosters and Pillows, of
every description, varying in price
frsm IS to $50
Hair Mattresses, DO 10 to 80
Husk do do . to 10
Rush, Down, Cat-ta do 2 to 10
Straw, Cotton, Moss, &C. to Z
Also, new article ofMattrcss, called the Elysidn
Mattress, which, for cheapness, durability and
fort, is unsurpassed by any other Mattress
featured.
The above article be packed up and sent to any
distance without injury and is in every respect worthy
the attention of invGlids and per living in
and unhealthy cmates-for safe only by the subscriber
dl4 JAMES G. HODGES, % South Charles st.
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MDUNCE flUSCATEGL RAISENS. sub
I'D scriber has just received lot of BUNCH MUS
CATEL RAfSiNS, which she will dispose of lots to
st purchasers, either by the pound boz, low
they be obtained in this city. She has also on
hand CURRANTS, CANDLES, LEMONS, NUTS, &c.
&c. The public respectfully invited give her
call at the well known stand OF her late husband corner
of baltimore street aud Market Space.
ola CATHARINE KENNEDY
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HpUFFALO OVERSHOEs-5 cases just re-
ND ceived per brig Boston, for sale by
TURNER, WHEEL WRIGHT & NUDGE,
,dl7 2 South Charles st;
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n UNCAA's PATENT MECHANICAL LAMPS
~ very superior article, giving as much or more
light Than two common Astral Lamps. few of the a.
bOVe Just receiv cd and for sale by
CANFIELD s. BROTHER,
de Is corner of Market and Cha les SITS.