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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-05-30

This week. Inc. 7o0 NV, bV0 Inc bSO
CoAL-About 500 tons Halliburton's best WAS sod on
CorImThe market was quiet a. dealers were waiting
to 81 % o.
$500 bags Rio and the cargo Of the HOrsburg $1,000
cor7os Tho ssles for the day embraced about LOO
bales, without change in price
FRI1Gms-Rates TO Liverpool were steady, with very
little offering; grain was at Id -four at 2s while some
bales of cotton engaged at c for square bales,
and Xc for round. The St. Nicholas fulher cargo
%c ship was taken up to load With cotton At New
Orleans for Liverpool at "a brig was engaged to load
with coal at Pictou, direct for New York At - So
Measurement goods were taken by the clipper Anna
LANCE, for Bremen, at IT'S Cd There change to
notice in rates for California which varied from 46c to
IRuH.-20o boxes bunch raisns were sold ct 90 10 q
s. IS.
Hay was inquired for At sos. for shipment and
81 81 0f1s for local use, per 100 lbs.
Hors.lhere were "a bales last years. purchased at
28c. 3Sc. per ID.
LAms-Eastern were in demand at 81 62K q 81 68X.
but held at 81 rs per Thousand.
IIME-No change occurred in Rockland, which was
worth 81 for common, and 81 50 for lump, per bbl
LEAD-The market was quiet at GIG 6fc. for for
eign and TO- for Galena.
MoIAan.-loO hhds. Cuba were sold at 2oc., and co
Ons-Whale, sperm and olive unchanged. there
have been 5000 galsns nseed Sold in lots from stsre,
Provisions VAS purchased to the extent of 800
bbs at SIS tsA $l3 rs for mess, and $l2 37h for
prime and s14 for thin per Dbl Sales transpred
Of $50 pkgs cut meats old prices 450 bills lard at
9H asXc per h. and 300 bbs. beef, at full prices.
Butter and cheese unaltered.
RCRWe have only to notice sales Of Is terces at 81
4c The market closed dull.
soAp-About 200 boxes CASTLE found buyers at lie.
per Id.
SPItEs.-One case nutmegs sold at 110c.
SUGARS The market was steady, with moderate sales.
The transactions included about 200 hhds. New Or
leans, Al 4c 4hc, and 800 400 hhds Cuba
do, at Axe 4ac so do. Porto Rico, at bsc, and $50
boxes yellow Havana, at bZc.
ToRAcco-Kentucky was quiet but firm. The sales In
cluded 100 bales Cuba, at 16c.
TAILow.-There were 10 900 lbs. prime disposed Of at
IL &c. q 12c. per lb.
WHsKEY-Saes we're reported Of 800 bbs., at 27Lc
Pike. for Ohio, and n c. Csc. for prison, per
gallon.
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sls6 2ll and specie On the other hand the
increase in discounts has been only $685. 24e The falling
of in the amount Of specie hand compared with the
previous week, cannot satisfactorily explain The
shipments have not been very heavy, while the receipts
from California have been full two and half millions of
dollars In the time the foreign export has been
less than half million Of dollars The transactions at
the clearing house last week a. follows
Lxshanges for week ending May 2s ss3s 81
balances paid in week ending :. S77ssls y
Total g " 80. 192,71052l "a
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gneon raper's semi weekly sale Of stocks and bonds
xii, take place ~ the Merchants Exchange to. morrow,
1 halfpast IL o'clock.
The Mining Board presented the appearance it usually
pes on Mondays. Parker Vein looks as though 1t was
DIR OF sight and Caledonia, though saies are daily
ccorded is not by any favorite invest2ent The
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-05-30
Weekly Report OF the Cotton Brokers' Assoc
citation.

citation.
MONDAY, May 90, 1854.
Sales during the past week, s97s bales, viz -Export,
1904 home USE 2445; speculation, Az in transitu
119. The Board voted that the market closed firmly
at the annexed quotations They also, on motion Of
the President, adopted the following resolutions
Whereas certain members Of association have
signed and whereas, unable to give accurate
report Of the daily transactions; therefore,
Resolved That hereafter the official daily reports Of
sales be omitted.
Resolved That the ndard Of classification be main
tanned, and that meet every Monday morning to de-
ternine quotations.
The following the prices adopted this day for the
following qualities by standard samples
NEW Yong CLASSIFICATION.
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MATRIMONIAL.

mAVh1mONlALs
A YOUNG GENTLEMAN IN INDEPENDENT CIR
from Csliforn. Of fssein.sns and s.sa
Opposition without lady acquaintance wishes TO avea
acquainted immediately with pretty Interesting and a.
fectonate young lady whose company he enjoy with
honor I. Sey r s
and trusts there's courage discretion snossh
there pshs !. no po:Ssy for A al Css
dencs, Broadway Post 0mss, stating pArticulars
A YOUNG GENTLEMAN POSSESSED OF sur.
"a noient CON potency 10 DESTROYS Of forming the -
requisite that she be intelligent, and have gentle snd
sssoo..,s di.psston Money not
treated with that confidence due nay
he addressed TO Eugene Herald ono.
MADAME MORROW wIRL MAKE MArRIuoNY RAaY
- ana VII show sh lsrsss Of n: faters hssss.a eaS
20 illuminate snd nnumnAss isss By nvokin9 sks
~ 81 her wonasiie science Ssnsmsn nss sdnssssa ~
MRS. BREWSTER So GREAT JONES STREET, coz
and future events courtshp love and mArrage will alse
tell tie name Of the lady gentleman they will marry ssa
MAqRINoNY MADE EASY, OR HOW TO WIN 4
M lover Professor Lswton. Boston, formerly OF Londe.
viii any address, receipt dollar post pad
devoted sn.etiens Of Of the opposse shs
hearts desire The process IL 90 simple yet sApss
snss or petition; snd last thcush not least,
arrsr ssd md dsicsey that detection 4
tshsn from Once unless the postage raid
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. EXILE vILLRrrg rRon
ter z IN in Ind, hsnd .ss,u and s'sssI ..g
pecnso Of hssi send 70 person full aslssss
ton q their ebarao.sr ins1se sneess assny &C. est
l.s sss aADxsT .s. -
Ss':s v.s -, s Z BE- a: y q, s.s
week after The receipt Of their eonmupication
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Total 1o,sslSsl 9,2s4so7 81, e2a go
The condition of the principal department Of the New
York city banks, at the close Of each week within 'the
last six months compares follows
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The receipts at the Office Of the Assistant Treasurer at
She port Of New York, this dayMay 2o-were s2is Ola
80; the payments amounted 70 o2,oss 72-leaving
balance on hand Of %, o2o,s 81 IS.
Tho warrants entered the books Of the Treasury De-
par,msns Washington, Friday, the 10th inst we're;
FOR the redemption OF stocks. &So,I2 81
For the payment Of other Treasury debs.. 3o,I05 ~
inc customs
For the Navy De partment 1000 "
For re paying for the Navy Depart ment.... 2s0 ~
Tor the ln erior Department ............ 3,eoZ o.
Tor the War Department ................ 65,lSl 80
Tor repaying in the War Department 1881 81
Tho amoust Of public debt redeemed for the week end
sing Saturday May q, 1892 900; Of which $751; 400
as of the loan OF Is42 $50 of ls4e Of ls4
and ses 600 Of ls4s.
The Msrchants Bank OF New York has declared asemi
annual dividend OF ave per cent
We learn from the Raipoad Record that in conse-
uuence the want Of to prosecute the Louisville
and Nashville Railroad work has been suspended on the
whole line with the exception Of the section OF thirty
svo miles from the depot grounds In Louisville 70 tho
crossing Of the Roofing Fork OF Salt River the
other heavy work Muldrovs Ill., and the crossing Of
Green river The thirty two miles here spoken OF, ~
ascd win be completed and equipped at an early Gay 'he
.na..rlg autumn.
~ ,mmtee appointed by the bondholders ana
= sha' u the Buffalo and New Yosk City fansVaa
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-05-30

IrOR MERCHANTS AND BANKRR5-THE NIR
ehnnts' and Bankers Almanac, for 1a54 containing
Calendar and chr ology Of financial events Days
departure Of steamships for liverpool Southampton re
men and Havre, throughout She year IsA. 8. Lat
name ard Location Of each, name Of presidents a,d
cities in the United States
List of seventeen hundred banks and bankers in Ens
land Wales Scotland snd Standardization, man
nger and name Of Of List Of private
banks and private bankers and members of the
House London List Of private esnkers in all prv-
minent cities Of Europe What Shakespere says OF COLA
and silver copper and brass Banking of the State
Of New York with copious Alphabetical index OF usjscss
One volume, octave PIP 100 Price u In paper
70 In muslin. Copies mailed 20 order. j. SMITH HO.
MANS. Office Bankers MagnziLe, 20 Wall street. The
trade supplied by Dewitt Davenport.
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ITO LABORERs ANB yECHANI ga FEW LOTS TO
lease at $50 on Fortisth street between Fifth A.d
Thirty ninth street Of B. g. PIER e. Of Pine
street and Broadway.
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ITO LEAsK-FOR MANUFACTORY, WORKSHOP OR
ether purp rortsth feet east
Apply in medstey to q. PIERLE Of Pine
ana Broadway, under Metropolitan Bank.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-05-30

ITO DRUC0ISTS-A BARGAIN.-TO BE SOLD IN
mediately class drug store in Of The best
in the city. Apply st TO HALE Co., 80 Nasssu
.traet
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NEW PUBLICATIONS,

AN HISTORICAL NOVEL, TITLRp THE .sPoRrRAI7
"A Of Elaan and the Mysteries Of Mole" will shortly
subscribing 80 by calling 81 the ofce tf
NO. ~ Canal street.
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ITO RENT-FOR ANY TERN THAT MAY BE AGREED
upon, the following family residences tho
ishes Of Saint Elizabeth and Manchester in the Island Of
JamaicaCorby Castle partially furnished and would
completely required by tenant. liver Cottage
Petey and elegantly furnished The above named rssi.
salutrity Of climate s we'll known the rang
Ing from 60 to " degrees according the time Of
They capacous having bed chambers with drawiag
and sitting rooms and suitable for the
doors Snowdon tho parish OF Manchester
where the climate is equally good The above named resi
dences peculiar from their proximity
to the coast generally and to the ports Of .s
from either Application, az by letter. post paid
ISAACS, Goshen u Jamaica, to Leaycraft Co., No.
Re street Nav York.
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HOUSES, ROOMS, &C., WANTED.

SMALL PRIVATE FAMILY WANT TO RENT AZ
"A possible, the nd floor and front
Of two story house. between Canal and Fourth streets
Rent not to exceed $3.50 Address o. p, Herald once
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TO LEAsE-FORA COAL YARD BREWERY OR ANY
hundred and thirty feet deep Apply immediately to g.
PIERCE Of Pine street and Broadway under No
tropolitan Bank
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PrOpOs AIS for FuFAtshiRR Paper fer
the Public PrlAslAEs
OFFICE SUPERINTENDENT or PUBLIC pR1ss1sa

OFFICE SUPERINTENDENT or PUBLIC PRINTING, I
Washington, September 30, 1854.
IN pursuance Of the "Act to provide for executing
j the public printing" &C., approved August Is,
1882 sealed proposals. will be received at this Office,
In the Capitol, until the hfst Monday (4th day. OF
December next, at u O'Clock n for furnishing the
paper that ray be required 1pr the public printing
for the year commencing on the 1st day OF Decem.
Der, 1854, and ending On tbs lst day Of December,
1855. ~
The subjoined list specifies, as nearly as can be
ssssrtained, the quantity, and the quality and de-
scriPtion, Of each kind of paper that will be re.
quired.
CLASS I.
5000 resus fine printing paper, uncalendered, to
measure "a by SO inches and to weigh forty
I'VE pounss to the ream Of 40 sheets.
80 ~ a.s.-= CLASP. m .r,z --.s.....
1900 reams fine printing paper, calendered, to
measure "A by So inches, and to weigh City
Fix pounds to the ream of 480 sheets.
i.'s 'T 6r CLASS g. esq .trsa vq-'ssd
800 realms super6ne hard ssed and calendered
printing paper, to measure - by az inches,
and TO weigh forty'eight pounds to the ream
of4s0 sheets. }eI c.
to be of linen and cotton, free from all adnlteraton
with mineral or other substances, Of fair white.
pess, and put up in quires Of twenty four ebsets
EACH and in bun Hes Of two teams each, each ream
to contain $50 perfect sheets Uniformity in color
thickness and weight will be required; and no bun
die varying over or under Ave per cent. from the
standard weight will be received, and the gross
weight will in all cases be required. Mixing of va
rious thcknes.es In the same bundle to make up the
weight viii be considered q violation OF tbs c5n
tract. MS ~~ 80 LES -sr g .-t.J..-
>auples indicating the quality. DC , of the papsl
required in the foregoing three classes oau be OBJ
tanned at the Office of the superintendent, or will be
furnished by mail to persons intending to bid.
Contracts will be entered into for supplying the
quantities required in the frst second, and third
Glasses, at sucn times the public service may
quire; but the privilege is reserved of ordering
greater quantity on either class, should greater
quantity be required, at such times and in such
quantities as may be deemed necessary.
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GALE of Uuttsd States land in the
- town OF Rome, in the State Of Neg York. Will
be sold at publ auction Cd the premises. in tia
to or village # Rome on ths 10th day of Move
her next, all those several lots and parts Of lou
which were purchased by the United States from
Dominick LyDcs by deed. bearing cate lsr March
1874 18th October 1885, and 4th July. 1916, as lets
numbered 4, S. g. 49, Ia, and To- in block =, wi the
westerly half parts Of lots and H. and the eastery
half parts Of lots and 16 IN the same block &, to
gsshsr with lots 4, g. and 6, In block 7; the whole
bAing known and hitherto used Is the site Of the
United States arsenal at Rome.
The lots and halves Of lots above meph toned mum
bsred g. 4, 81 IL, IL, IA, 10, and It, fronting
northerly altogether two hundred and sixty four
FEET on Domioiek St Get, and running back three
hundred and (. en- ythree feet more ar less on the
eastern boundary, and four hundred and forty-fve
fesr, CO less, ON the western boundary to the
Inland Lock Navigation Compsny's Canal, will be
sold, with the buildings thereon, in one parc- and
lots A. 5, and 6, IN book Z, fronting southery alto
gsther one hundred and ninety.eight fee on sid
street and running back two hundred feet, more or
less with tn. buildings thereon. as another parc.
The sale will be fer cash. and deeds sor the proper
ty i'll mall by the secretary Il War under the acts
of Congress- of Sd of March. 1919 and 18th Of April
1923, conveying to the purchaser and TO his heirs
and assigns forever all the right title, AMI nteres'
o. tn, United States in the sans.
There win be solo, also, at the same time and
pl lace a large quantity Of stores which it is not
deemed advisable to remove to another arsenal
among which are ten iron cannon, with gun car.
riages and many Of the implements for their use,
hravy rims and tackles horss and hand carts, fire
engine, sleighs, stoves ladders, quantity Of lum
Der, bricks, &c, quantity Of nints, an extensive
Of furniture, and large quantity Of scrap-lron
Wrought an cast steel, brass, &c,
HENRY K CRAIG,
oct l3-dtd 20 Colonel Of Ordnance
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All OF the papers designated in class to be mad Z
Of the best materials, and finished In the best map
ner, free from adulteraton, white or Blue color Of
may be required, and t. be Of the regular standard
s1es of their respective kin The right is reserved
OF ordering greater or Less quantity of each and
every kind cOntracted far, at such times and in
such quantities as the public service may require
Each class will be considered separately, aud be
subject to scparats contract; but bidders msy o.
fer for one or of the classes in the came propo
sal; and the privilege Is reserved Of requiring bid
der who may have more than one ella 8 assigned
him to take all such classes, or forfeit his right 70
any class. .....
sam Pies mot lees than one quirs) Of each kind Of
paper bid for ond but one sample for each kind mus.
accompany each bid |; and, IN class 4, be numbered
to correspond with the number Of the paper pro
posed for in that schedule, and in the first three
glasses to be properly designated On the sample o,
samples muat be transmitted to this office lree O,
postage or other expense. -@' 30
Ea"h proposal must be signed by the Individual
or firm making it, aud must specify the price pei
prize for eacb OF every KIND Of paper contained
in the class proposed fo,. -N 80 CT ~
All the paper in the several classes must be dslv'
cred at such place places as NAV BE- II
WashiDgroncity In good order, ee Of all and every
extra charge or expense, aod to the inspec
tion count, weight and measurement OF the Super
!intendent, and befn all respects satisfactorSg
Blank forms for proposals wi be rnshed d
this office to persons applying for them; and none
viii be taken into consideration uness BIC abstain iA
" agreeing Herewith. ean 80 81 ii, 50 st. "a
Bonds, with approved Securities, will b required
snd the supplying Of an inferior article in any
the classes or = failure to supply the quantity rs
Qured at any time, will be considered violation o
the contract.
Each bidder Is required to fufaish NTH his pro
posas Satisfactory esidsnce of his ability 70 execute
it, and any proposal unaccompsnied with such evi
dence will be rejected. p is f'el4 oIiTsR dfe a
Ths proposals will BE- opened in the man or re
q,tirea by law ION the first Tuesday after the frs
Monday in December next (5tbI Mt 10 o'clock Am
at the office Of the Superintendent 70 az. sfH
Proposals will be addressed 10 the Superin
tsndsas OF the Public Printing Capitol of tina Unte
states, w Washington, !" and endorsed "Proposals TO
supplying Pspsr"<# q.
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Superintendent of the Public Printing.
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The printed schedules may be seensat the respec.
tive navy yards, or at the navy agents. Offices near
lest thereby and will be forwarded by the navy agent
for the particular yard TO his Office or by
the bureau, for any ydTd upon application, stating
the classes and the yards for which the applicants
desire TO Offer, . - -, -.
tie materials will be required to be delivered. arl
All the articles which may be contracted for must
be delivered at such place places, within the navy
yards respectively for which the offer is made, as
may be directed by the commanding officer thereof
II 10 be provided in the csntract and to be dis
tnlcuy understood by the bidders, that the amount
and number of articles enumerated in classes head
ed "Misceilansous, - are specified as the probable
quantity which may be required, as well as TO fix
data for determining the lowest BID but the con
tractor ia to furnish more less of the said enume
rated articles and IN such quantities anS at ssck times
It's the bureau or commandment Inas require, land re-
qlsinons semi through the post Office shall be deem
ed sufhcient notice. during the fiscal year ending
10th June, 1855, and, whether the quantities ee-
quired be more or less than those specified the
prices shall remain the same. Fl. W
All the articles under the contract must be of the
best quaty, delivered In good order, free Of all
and every extra charge or expense, and subject
TO the inspection, count, weight, or measurement
OF the said navy yard and be in all respects salts
factory TO the comnandant thereof. Bidders are
referred to the yard for more particular description
of the articles &c. Contractors for classes headed
''Misceilaneops" who do reside near the place
where the articles are to be delivered will be re-
quIcu " hdhie III ueH proposals an agent al tne
city or principal place near the yard of delivery
who may be called upon 70 deliver articles when
they shall bc required. 'na II
The periods OF delivery of all Building materials
must conform 20 the schedule.
Approved suretes, in the full amount Of the con
ta.t, will be required, and twenty per centum 40
additional security, deducted from each payment
until the contract shall have been completed can
celed, unless otherwise authorised by the depart
nient. ''t'- ''.- SO y d .."'ii'f - 0s-- ,.it
On classes headed " miscellaneous" TO be deliv-
cred az required during the fiscal year. The twenty
per centum retained may, a. the disereioa Of the
commandah be paid quarterly on the FIRST Of Janu
sry, April, July, and October, when the deiivenss
have been satisfactory; the balance tsiyhry per
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EVENING. STAR.
AN NOT ANGRY.

Reply 70 "Dsssr BE Avery, MorHkR" ean
E"s ey Aasfer adams, of K"'ssei's Opera Troupe
am not angry, deares, boy, - IT 7
NO cloud Is Onmy brow, ar ,-r
inou see'st only smiles of Joy,
Tam not angry now. o{- 10 ~
himotbers heat has yearned for thee
mothers tears have flown
mothers prayers been offered up
10 the eternal throne. 4-..r.r.
And tho thou hast been wayward boy
Misguided by thy wiE,1 Yfit 81 81 :
a mothers love is thine, my boy -e p,
Thou art my darling still. 80 =.
Wnilst thou went on the rolling deep,
Toss'd by the rugged sea, ,-4fsE
M only comfort was 70 weep
To weep and pray for thee; 80 ,aacRI
over thy follies have shed, ~, -,
All MANY a bitter tear,
And have mourned thee as dead, sHpj
Through all the passing year.. = All.
YET have prayed that thou, my son,
Might catch my latest breath, ,ze ii
That thy dear hands, and thine alone,
Might close 10y eyes IN death. snlaS
Ido forgive thee now, MY boy, s-.t ,.-
1t frees my heart of pain,
Ny bosom thrObs alone with Joy -~ -
To see thy face again. il .a.te.. # s.
Thou hast wandered far from me, ...
I'll yet forgive the past;
For l am happy, boy, to see
Thou hast returned at last =
fes, now this heart is filled with Joy,
My sorrows are all DER;
For thou art here again, my boy,
and We shall part no more. .. ...