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MONEY MARK TT.

wednesday, FeDslI-0 r. M.
The stock market continues heavy, and prices
steadily settling down. The fancies generally
fraction lower today and the market closed with down
ward tendency.
bill has passed the Legislature Of Pennsylvania
thorsng the State Treasurer to borrow 5000 O0 to meet
the deficit in payment the interest due the LIST inst
The loan bears interest Of six per cent reimburse
BILE in ninety days. and the first receipts in the treasury
pledged for It's payment.
The annexed s the latest order from the Treasury De-
partment in relation to Treasury notes -
TREASURY DEPARTMENT, Feb. Is, ls47;
Deposits OF Treasury notes for conversion into scck,
bearing interest at per cent annum and
after the expiration Of twenty years under la,h section
Of the act of Congress approved January 3d. may
be made with the Treasurer and the several Assistant
Treasures Of the United States, the Treasurer oil the
mint at Philadelphia and of the branch mint at New Or
leans and with the collector Of the customs at
Maryland
In receiving Treasury notes In deposit for such con-
version these officers will give each deposor certh
cato of such epose stating the principal of such notes.
for which stock will be issued. These certificates OF de-
post will be forwarded to the register OF the Treasury
by the deposor with indication of the denomnac
OF stock certificates he desires thereon Interest will be
borne on the stock frem the date Of such deposs.
The interest due upon the treasury notes so deposited
will be settled by the accounting officers and the amount
RENTED by draft in the usual form to the deposition
X J. WALKER,
Secretary of the Treasury.
There are seven main tracks Of railroads dvsrging n
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Total 3,l35 080 Sol, 1851

To form from the foregoing statement an accurate
comparison Of the charges and ofhe cost Of business
the several roads, knowledge of some material differ.
in the modes of doing business, the different
roads requisite For example, the Boston and Wor
ceser road all the station and locomotive expenses,
both Of passengers and freight coming from going to
the Western and Norwich roads, while within the limits
of the Boston and Worcester road including load
Ing risk clerk hire and services of every kind paid
by the Boston and Worcester corporation, and these
charges of included in the expenses Of the
corporation On the Boston and Lowell and Boston and
Providence roads, these charges, on passengers and
freight coming FROM and going to other railroads. are
betrayed directly by the corporations from whose roads
they come and not included in the expenses of the
roads terminating in Boston corresponding diminu.
ton is of made in rates Of fare and freight
ceived by these roads, and increase in the compsnsa
ton to the companies by which the above charges
betrayed.
TheIe have BEEN during the year. traversed by loco
motive engines. conveying trains Of aggregate
distance of $50 900 miles Transporting 900 psssen
gers and 800 900 tons OF merchandise. The aggre
gate distance Of passengers transported equal the
conveyance Of 800 passengers mile, and 1t
done at average charge Of 4.l0 cents a mile.
The railroads of New York and Massachusetts will
FIJI
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| The TEN Nxw RKoMxNrs- roRr1oxxKNr.-
We trust that the apportionment of troops, under
the army bill, from different States, which we
have already given TO our readers, has not been
finally decided upon. and will be carefully recon-
sidered by the President and Secretary of War.
With regard to the proportion OF troops to be
called from other States, it is not our intention to
make any remarks; but we feel bound to say,
that if it be really the intention of the government
to confne the Empire State to seven companies,
its importance and interests have not been ade.
quately regarded. New York has only single
regiment employed in the Mexican war, while
several other States have four and three regiments
each We certainly did expect that due regard to
her importance, population, and the patriotic i'm
pulses of her sons, as well the peculiar facility
which she has always afforded for recruiting the
regular army, would at least have insured to
New York two of these new regiments, and par.
tcularly the regiment of dragons, for employ
ment in which arm of the service, it is well
known to the government and the public, an in
tense desire has long existed here, and for which
a number of companies have been raised and
kept in readiness, at great expense to all interested
in them.
We hope our members of the Legislature will
before the government, and that justice will be
done to New York. We can assure them that it
will occasion grave dissatisfaction to our citizens,
and bitter disappointment to our patriotic and
entcrprising young men, should not the regiment
Of dragons, at least good portion of it, be ac'
oepted from this State and city, where tho very
finest men for this service we have ever seen,
have been already mustered and enrolled, and
are ready to take the field at days notice.
Is Tennessee, or Kentucky, or any other State,
so prepared Or what advantages can they offer
Tor raising dragons for the "regular army" that
can equal or compare with those which New
York and Pennsylvania can afford? 1t surely can
not be the intention OF the government to mount
the men where they are enlisted, but at some
point near to the seat Of war, such as New Or
leans, whittier their agents Tor the purchase Of
horses will be instructed to forward them, and
where officers of the regiment will be stationed
to receive them, and mount the recruits as they
arrive
We commend these remarks to the grave atten.
ton of all our members, and to the Secretary of
War.
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rectly from Boston. Ofthese lines Of communics
tion with the interior. the first leads in souths a,sry
direction to the county Of Plymouth, and about to be
extended into Barnstabe through of ito diverging
lines, which now terminates at Fall River.
The second line Of railroad leads from the
Oapalinto Rhode Island and FORMS connexion with
the Stonington Railroad and with seam navigation
through Long Island Sound. of the routes to New
York and by means of branches il extends also in
southeaerly direction to the coast at New Bedford
The third line leads westwardly from Boston to Wor-
ceser and through the centre of the State by way
end Psfeld TO its western boundary. and TO
Albany. By Of dverging lines 1t also forms part
of three routes of railroad and steamboat travel to New
York viz by WY of the Norwich Railroad to Ayn's
Point and thence by steamboat by tho Norwich and
Long Island Railroads. and by Railroad to Springfield
Hartford and New Haven. and thence by steamboat By
OF the Connecticut River Railroad this line IL
tended by way of Northampton and Greenfield to
the border Of Vermont and by the Pitts6d and North
Adams Railroad to the border of the State
another point the passing through from Bos
ION each This line 10 also extended by
of the Berkshire Railroad to the State of Connecticut
and the line is extended by the Housatonic Rail
road, to Bridgeport on Long Island Sound.
The fourth line leads northwestwardly from Boston
to Fitchburg and to DO extended thence by two di
vergipg lines to Vermont through Massachusetts
NorthAeld, On the Connecticut river, and the other
through New Hampshire, by the way Of Kesne and Rut
land, and also by way of Montpelier, 10 Burlington.
The fifth line leads northwestwardly from Boston to
Lowell, and thence to Concord, in New Hampshire,
whence II is to be extended by works already begun
and partly opened to the Connecticut river, to be
further extended by means Of the Vermont Central
Road. to Montpelier and Burlington and northwardly,
by corporation lady organized, toCanu a.
The sixth line leads northwardlyt to Haverhl thence
TO Exeter and Dover in Now Hampshire, and to Ber-
wick in Maine where it unites with the railroad lead
ing to saco and Portland
The seventh leads enthusiastically from East Boston
to Salem, and the principal towns Of Essex county;
thence to Portsmouth in New Hampshire and thence by
the Portsmouth, Saco and Portland Railroad (Which has
boon recently united with this route by permanent
lease to Portland From Portland will shortly be
tended to Augusta the capital of Maine and probably
Waterville and Bangor
Thirtytwo millions of dollars have been ex
pended on that portion of these roads within tho
State Of Massachusetts The aggregate length of
these roads is 1885 miles The annexed table exhibits
the cost Of each road including its stations engines and
their receipts from passenger fare from freight
ransportaon total receipts and total current expenses
The receipts and expenses for twelve months ending
either Nov &c. Dec. 81 1916, and the cost embraces
all expenses for construction, 10 the me date:-
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CITY TRADE REPORT.

NEw YoRK, WEDNEspAr AFTERNOON, Feb. II.
The markets presented very little change from their
general features prevalent yesterday Indian Corn con
tinued to freely than other descriptions OF
produce. Provisions continued in good demand, with
more doing in Pork. In Flour, there was little DONE and
purchases could have been freely made of Genesee
81 IS, but buyers were not plenty above 81 l2,Sc.
AsHEs-The market continued steady, and we repor,
sales of so barrels Potts. at 81 s and 100 do Pearls al
SIS Soc. ...
BsswAx-small sales were made at 49,, a a7c.
bREApsrNvrs- Floa--The quiet state Of the market
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Religions Intelligence.

The Alabama Conference OF the Methodist Episcopal
Church commenced its session at Tuscaloosa the 27th
ult Bishop Soule expected to preside.
Roman Catholic Cathedral is to be kerected at Du.
buque, Iowa, next summer II Is to be Of the form Of
cross 1T feet long and 100 feet wide. Tho side walls
will be go feet high and tower LIT feet high measuring
from the ground.
1t is stated that the General Missionary Committee of
the Methodist Episcopal Church. in conjunction with the
Board of Managers having provided for the appointment
OF two missionaries for China the Bishop in charge of
Moses c. White of the New York conference aud Rev.
J. D. Collins. of the Michigan conference. They will,
probably, sail in April.
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Theatricals.

PARK THEATRE.-The graceful and chaste Augusta
appeared again last evening Gisele, in the Ballet of
that name. This evening of the most deserving and
talented actresses boards, Mrs Abbott will re.
ceive benefit and we hope her numerous friends and
admirers will rally the OCCASION and give her what
she really mers-a bumper The bill itself is sufficient
to draw very crowded house but when il ia known
that the performances will be for this ladys benefit
cannot but think that every available space in the thea
tire will be taken up Therst piece will be the comedy Of
"simpson Co.." for the first time in eight years After
which, the ballet of Nathalie, in which Madame Au.
gusta Mr. Fredericks Mr. Parsole and Miss Jesselyne
will the chief characters and the comedy of The
Critic" will be acted in conclusion Between the ballet
and the last piece Madame Augusta and Mon, FredeIicks
secure seats early.
BowERy THEArRE-The successful run ofthe highly
popular opera of "Cnderela at this theatre is the best
evidence Of its high attractions Miss Mary Taylor
tinues to draw forth the most enthusiastic plaudts from
full and crowded houses nightly Cinderella" will be
repeated this evening" and in addition will be presented
the Last Days Of Pompeu."
New YoRx OPERA HousE.-This evening, the beau
tful tragedy of Romeo and Juliet" will be performed
the part Of Juliet by Mrs Ada Steson and Romeo by
Mr. H. P. Grattan. The play will be followed by the
farce of Lucky Ssrs the part of Barnaby Bristles NV
the celebrated John Dunn. The entertainments will
conclude with the farce of Hunting Turtlen To.
morrow evening is set apart for the benefit of Mrs Ada
promising actress, and deserves patronage
BowERY AMpHrrHEArRE-This popular place of eve.
ming recreation continues to draw crowds nightly and
the riding master Hernandez, truly astonishing Mr.
Moseeys frolics rich and humorous in the extreme
and the extraordinary eas Of Cinderella, May Fly and
the fighting ponies in addition to the other attractions are
received with the most unbounded applause.
The KEANs.-We understand that Mr.. and Mrs Koen
will shortly proceed South and make their last profess
sona tour in the United States previous 10 their depar
ture for Europe They are engsged to perform In Phla
dephis Baltimore, Charleston, savannsh New Orleans
&C. Al Philadelphis they will produce Richard IIIv in
the splendid manner in which it produced in
this city, with and gorgeous costumes, &c. We
hope those distinguished performers will crafty their
admirers here by entering into another engagement at
the Park before they leave us forever.
The Ravels divide the time at the Mobile Theatre with
the Waacks and what with the wonderful performances
of and the acting of the other the citizens of Mobile
consider themselves greatly favored
Rockwell & Co.'s company Of equcstrans are still a
Boston Levi North took benefit last night.
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sRIvAL OF THE CAMBRIA.


e have ascertained, almost to a certainty,
net the SPECTATORS in starvation and famine,
nave arranged several expresses from Halifax to
Boston, for the purpose of getting the Cambria s
vws, al an expense Of five thousand dollars.
IN this enterprise they have the assistance of
Neevl, the patron saint of all speculation in
aviation, and by the aid of this gentleman, they
nay perhaps succeed in getting the news be-
lore the press. We trust, however, that they
will be foiled in their endeavois to speculate
corn in times like these. We, caution the
public against them, and remind our readers that
they must not have any dealings with any mys-
terious individuals who may be willing to pur-
chase or sell from S 900 to 10000 barrels Of flour,
or anything else in the provision line.
We design this caution for the people of Phi
Adel phia, Baltimore, and other cities South and
Vest, as well as Tor our own citizens; because
The moment the Spectators receive the news
here, they will send 1t to these places by telegraph
or otherwise
The Cambria, if she has not already arrived,
is in her fourteenth day. She generally makes
4 &c passage ia twelve or thirteen days
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SWORD PREsRNTATIoN--Hon. Robt. Rantoul has
accepted an invitation Of the committee TO present sword
10 Col Cushing. Of the Massachusetts volunteers The
time for making thu presentation Is not fixed upon, but
is said that II will come Of In few days.
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STEAMSHIP SoUrHEaNER.-This splendid vessel
pnder command Of Capt Berry, arrived at Char
ieston-her first trip this year-on the I4th inst
6j hours run.
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CARooEs OF THE PACKET SHIPS.

The above is food only they were also laden
with cotton, hides, tallow, beeswax, clecks,
whalebone, ashes, naval stores, SC. sc. These
cargoes are fair criterion of all those now going
to England, Scotland, Ireland, and France.
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NEWS FROM MoNrEvIDEo.-The Creole arrive d
Yesterday from Montevideo, with adviccs from
that place to the 18th of December. The block.
ade of Buenos Ayres had not been raised at the
est accounts.
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SuRpLus-Thc surplus product OF corn of
New Jersey now worth million and half OF dollars
Freighs on the railroad difficult to be obtained not
withdrawing that the New Jersey Railroad Company
go running many extra trains, both deg md night
, 1azeto.
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4i6 24l,427

The average cost per mile of these roads Is $27 62e
and the average net income per mile 7so 66. will
be seen that the average cost per me and the average
income per mile, are only about onshaf that of the
roads in Massachusetts,.
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losToN Papers. We received at any early hour
u evening Boston papers, from Mr.. Coyes, via
route.
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STEAMBOAT LAUNCH In Spl0nQlQ steamer
c. W. Vanderbilt will be launched from the yard
of Bishop and Smonson this morning at IL
o'clock. She is one of the most magnificent
steamers ever built on this island, and will d o
great credit to all engaged in her construction -
The dimensions OF this superb marine palace are
as follows -
Length 1926 feet, SO feet beam, and 60 feet over
guards. 10 feet 6 inches hold, and ] 100 tons
burthen. The engine is from the foundry Of
T. +. Secor & Co., and is one OF their best manu-
facture. Capacities-l2 foot stroke, ~ inches
cylendar. She was built by Messrs Bishop Il
Simmons, the well known constructors of the
Atlantic, under the superintendance of Mr.. c. W.
Vanderbilt, whose name she bears. 1t has been
the intention of MIR. ", from the start, to make
this boat surpass in speed and beauty, regardless
of expense or labor, any thing either on the
water or on "terra firma." The average speed,
it is presumed, will reach twenty-five to twenty
six miles per hour. The cabins and saloons will
be gorgeously furnished, which are to contain the
most costly rosewood furniture, covered with
rich crimson velvet. The whole finish and ap.
poinments OF the saloons by the skilful artist,
Mr.. G. M. Simmonson, who is already celebrated
for his exquisite workmanship in the cabins OF
the Oregon, Traveller, and the Atlantic.
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EXPORTS OF FooD TO EUROPE or seven
ships cleared yesterday for Europe laden with
food. Three or four packets sailed. We have
obtained the cargoes of the Cambridge, Quebec,
and La Duchesse d'Oreans, which we annex -
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HEALTH OF NEw ORLEArs.-The list of interments in
the New Orleans cemeteries, for the week ending Feb
Iuay shows the total number Of deaths TO have been
%; OF thes % we're under 10 years OF age, Il we're
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NAssAcnusrrrs RAILRoASs. 1916.
4i8.t97.595

The average cost per mile of these roads Is SIS 2ss
and the average net income per mile $S,sas So
New YoRx RAILROADS, 1886.
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AMOUNT OF THE CONTRIBUTIONS FOR IRELAND
We learn that the "Relief Committee Of this city
have already SO, 900 on hand and der osited in
bank. There twenty or thirty subscriptions
of $500 each. One thousand dollars were received
yesterday anonymously from lady This is true
heaven-born charity
The committee have chartered q ship to take
out provisions, and she will begin to load in day
two.
committee to receive donations in money is sitting
daily from 10 to o'clock in Primes building No 81
Wall street. and freight barge lying in Lents basin has
been furnished by MrW. s. Griths No South street,
TO receive contributions Of grain provisions &c. prepa
The following donations have not before been noticed
Collection in Rev. Mr. Hodges Church, BROOKLYN. $3.50
Tickets to Mr. Giles lecture. ......... so
Officers and Cadets U. s. NJ. A., West Point. 800
New Orleans up to the sth. ....,.....,.. = 900
Catholic Church. Hartford, Conn. 900
bennington, Conn., Observation-Disclosures. 40
Seven thousand persons are said to have attend
ed the Relief Ball gvenat the Holiday street The
a'rc, Baltimore, on Monday night.
1t has been asked why the wealthy Irish resi-
dents in this city have not come forward and sub.
scrlbed literally for the relief of their suffering
countrymen. will answer the question, for
we happen to have some information on the sub.
Ject. We know that James Mcbride, Thoma.
Suffern, and most of our other wealthy Irish resi-.
dents have each subscribed $500 to the fund for
The relief OF the Irish, in addition to other sums
they had before contributed
We learn with pleasure that Mr. Drew. the ma.
wager of the New York Opera House. will give
the proceeds of Tuesday night next for the relief
Of Ireland and Scotland.
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The Famine In LELAND starvation In
Scotland merlcan Symn0thy.

lne Of the most benevolent and praiseworthy
,senents that Christian people ever took
IT in--we mean that for the relief of the perish
ig people OF Ireland-is now going on among
ur citizens. We must not forget, however, that
ihers TOO are suffering from want, and as
BADLY, or nearly as badly of, the Irish
These have an equal claim on our sympathy
md these, as well the Irish, stretching
orth their hands to us for relief
We have recently been favored with the con-
.ents OF a private letter received by gentleman
n this city, from friend in Scotland, which rep
tesents the people Of the Western Highlands to
De in a deplorable condition The writer states
hat the inhabitants of the Western Highlands
inverness, Rossshire, and the Hebrides, amount
& to two hundred and fifty or three hundred thou
I nd souls-are literally in danger of starving to
death, and many Of them will starve unless they
receive aid from foreign countries. We give in
another column few details of this distress in
Scotland.
This certainly is melancholy intelligence at the
present time, when the benevolence of our citi-
zrns is taxed so heavily for the Irish; but the
claim of the people Of Scotland is equally as ur-
gent as that of the Irish, and must receive equal
attention. A proper and equitable distribution
:. of the provisions and funds now in course OF COL
zion ought to be made, and the proportion tn at
" ould belong to Scotland by such distribution,
ought TO be sent to those poor districts soon as
possible
tits matter of much surprise to us that the
numerous Scotch benevolent societies in this city
keep silent, when they must have known, long
since, Of the existence Of this unfortunate state
OF things in portion Of their native land. Their
apathy and remissness in this respect deserve to
be deprecated We trust that the officers of the
Highland Society, the St. Andrew Society, SC,
DC, will Immediately take the matter in hand,
and take proper measures 10 abate the destita-
ton that prevails in those parts of Scotland.
Something should be done at once.