New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1854-10-18


Of the report proves that the public find its affairs 10
more promising shape than was anticipated. The
loan made by Messrr. Brown, it is understood, has
been nearly all reimbursed. There will probably be-
within fifteen twenty days, proposals. issued for
new mortgage loan, with a sinking fund on such
terms viii attract the attention Of capi,als:s-he
proceeds to be used in the payment Of the floating
debt and Of the income bonds and interest.
The statement cfthe affairs Of the Dauphin and Sns-
quehanns Coal Company shows tina, the expenditures
have been s2,969, 754 OF which tjs3 905 have been
raised from 3,sO7 shares stock, e. 52o, $50 from
s9seo 900 Of bonds 1888, Osl from railroad receip,s
sales Of coal &c. and s5i e92 from loans not funded
The debt is 90 sol e92 for which only e. OIL 1872
been realized.
The Bondhoders Of the Dauphin and susquehsnna
Coal Company held meeting las, evening a. the ST.
Nicholas Hotel. Mr.. Marvin, President of the
Broker Board was chosen Chairman and Mr.. Elias
Smith, Secretary.
The first question that came up was az TO what
the Bondhoders could protect their interests
in the Bondsl number Of propositions we're pre-
scented for the consideration Of the meeting on which
there considerable discussion, and an adjourn
ment finally took place without coming TO any def
mite conclusion.
The steamer tomorrow has about $500, 900 in gold
engaged 10 which will be added probably 200 900 Mex
lean dollars received to-day by the Cahawba in tran
situ from Vera Cruz TO London The Cahawba has
altogether 25s, 900 dollars.
There is no renewal Of the bank excitement and the
Clearing House settlements are made with unusual
promptitude. The late troubles will no doubt have
beneficial effect upon the smaller banks, teaching them
caution and an avoidance Of any dangerous expansion
Alta meeting of the Board Of Directors Of the Kniek
erbocker Bank last evening the President aud Cash
ier resigned. An efor, is making to enable the Bank
10 resume busness.
The foreign orders by the Baltic not argefor our
Securities. The letters generally are hopeful although
they speak Of en- active demand for Money The tenn
porary suspension of Mr.. Edward Oliver fLiverpoo,
spoken Of and the belief expressed that after paying
all lis liabilities he will still have very large surplus
Mr. Oliver is Of the largest ship-owners in the
world, having three million dollars invested in
ships. We understand that this temp 'rary suspen-
sion will not at all embarrass Mr.. divers agent in
this City.
We annex an extract from the circular Of Messrs.
Marie & Kaur, prepared for the steamer:
Two of our small banks of the third class, located
at distance from the business part Of the town al
mott without influence, and for some time past of
doubtful credit have been compelled lately to 60 INTO
liquidation; and the old banks, fol the sake of guard
ing against too great loss Of specie well against
possibility of increasing suspensions on the part
Of the public, have greatly curtailed their ordinary
ioans. Beside the expectation of specie to Europe,
there is 4 temporary demand from the West, arising
frem the new law Of he State of Ohio in regard 10
bank notes This law prohibits the circulation Of any
note under sl0 issued by the banks OF other States
In consequence of this law, the banks OF Indiana
have been obliged to cancel part of their circua-
fon, and to offer for sale about $500 600 Indiana Five
y Cents as well as other State funds which they had
deposited the bass Of their circulation in the
hands of the Controller Hence the great decline for
some time back in Indiana Virginia, and ether
securities These different causes have Increased the
demand Tor money here, and stocks have generally
been falling until the publication Of the report OF the
Erie Railroad produced decided rise in most of
speculative stocks. Erie securities in particular.
Oh er securities, except Illinois Central tranquil
Among the new Directors Of the Erie Railroad
elected on the 10th met are Mr.. Charles Moran lof
Moran Brothers) and Louis Won Hoffman (of L. Won
Hoffman & Coz The presence Of these gentlemen
cannot but inspire confidence In the holders OF Erie
securities IN Europe.
The business of the Cumberland Coal Company
for the week 1859 tuns.
At Philadelphia the money market is unchanged
At Boston The Post says:
The money market exhibited decided improve
ment last week. Rates strictly frst-elass paper
fell from Il TO 10 y CT, and every sort of loan
there marked reduction in price. with lels
active and feverish demand. Our leading domestic
houses refusing money at above CT and With
considerable increase of specie in our banks aud
that these same houses will soon De fairly supplied at
& y ct. The banks generally have increased their
discounts for some days. The October receipts and
payments heavy, but thus far the market has IN
Iroved 10 the face of them. New-York funds con-
Time abundant, and considerable coin is arriving
here daily 100000 came on Saturday morning
Sterling exchange rules lower The bankers have
purcha sed very good bills for 81, and 81 is now the
best they will pay. As far as Boston is concerned,
il win be perceived that money matters look favor
ably FOR the future But in view Of all the circum-
stances, il Is not probable that money can average
much lower, until the cotton bills pour IN upon
The Directors of the Vermont Central Railroad !
Company have elected j. Francis Tuckerman Esq.,
as Treasurer and Transfer Officer OF the corporation.
A vote has been passed to open the transfer books
in mediately, but the President and Treasurer
instructed to transfer no shares uness they shall be
considered genuine by these two officers, under the
advice of J. p. Putnam Esq, the attorney Of the
corporation.
The whole funded deb. Of the city of St. Louis 10
o. $50 o96 ON which there is annual interest &C.
crung of s24 4s3 o. 900 of this Indebtedness is
caused by subscriptions to railroads and this
amount the companies pay the interest into the city
treasury equal to a deduction from the aggregate
interest account Of $4,000 The debt proper is
e2,l23o 96.
The quantity Of Flour, Wheat, Corn and Barley
left al tide water during the I'd week in Oct, in the
year 1883 and 1854, is follows
,... FlosI sbs whss, bush Com, bush. Barley sush
issi..". S2lS esilo 4iS,o6a isi,ss4
Dee. Gsg Dee 4@sss Inc 27,g7s Dee. 81 ,?s6
Toe aggregate quantity OF the same articles lett ct
tide water from the commencement Of navigation 10
the 18th of October inclusive, during the years 1853
and 1884, is as follows;
, Foss; sSs wh,.,, bush Con- bush Barley, bush