The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-03-14

Balance due New Orleans banks, sa,loi5l s3oa7 62l
The returns for the Oh of March, compared With
those Of the previous week, show an increase for
the week Ia deposits of 1894 1885, an increase in spe
Gle OF 1928, 100; In exchange, Of $67 900, and an
apparent decrease In circulation Of So, $50; Blu. a.
the notes held by the banks among themselves have
decreased durr the week 1858 42i, real increase
in circulation Of 1857 444; decrease in loan, OF
$A. 5i2. With an Increase in specie for the next
three weeks, such ss the banks have had for this
last three, their spece will be up to as high mark
rs at any time heretofore and they will, in such
condition, be much better prepared to facilitate the
large apou1t Of exchanges that they will, in the
next Three Eonths, be called upon to aid.
The banks of Nashville gave notice some time
since that on aud after the first day Of March they
would receive no notes Of less denomination than
five dollars on deposit or in payment Of debts.
The Cumberland Telegraph Says
The great BULK Of the coal henceforth to be mined
and shipped from this region must be forwarded to
ket by the Chesapeake and Ohio canal. Without a
double track TO Baltimore the Baltimore and Ohio Rail-
ROAD VIII not be able TO transport over five hundred
thousand tons annually. UrtiI tho completion several
years hence, OF the Alexandra Loudon and Hampshire
Railroad to accommodate the trade OF the Weatcrnport
region the canal will afford the only OF transit
TO the sea6oard for the increase that may each
year.
Tue importance therefore, Of putting the man ssomsn,
OF this mAgnh cen; work into the hands OF faithful
efficient and energetic men IA apparent to all Hereto
fore has not botn controlled with wisdom its Affairs
have suf,redfor the want OF attention the part Of
thoie having the direction, "a much they have SUIT
fered from neieency The result has been the absence
Of hdspce the part Of those disposed 20 patronr
by investing capital in boats and stock 20 ply between
this port and Alexandria.
As long the work remains under the cement
who feel no. Mt least but little interest in ita
success confidence will no. be restored. viii not do
To make it Offices and emoluments the reward for
partisan services Its whole history shows that th
has been the case One half the politicians in the STATE
have been ndares upon rs treasury without pos
sessrg, or II they did possess the necessary qushcA
tions, wholly unncned 10 exert them 10 further Tia,
welfare Of the canal. This evil must be renedcd OF
this great work, which cost many millions of
sure, viii fail Of IT. purpose, and the state saggcr along
under heavy debt and the people gfoan beneath the
weight Of eyef!asting taxation.
~ absolutely indisper sable taa' the hes, Of men
foed BY such wisdom a. ; s. css .s he sG9
reEourcei should DO husbaDied by an enghtenei
nomy that all unneces,ary expenses should be strictly
guarded Bga nt and the heads Of all supsrnumsrarea
cut oil without ceremony. " this should not be done
tho work will never be in condition To pay lite own
turc upon 80 preeaIous business boating upon ita
surface.
The coinage and deposits Of the branch mint a.
New Orleans during the month OF February wee as
snn, xed--
Branch MINT At HEw onLElSs-Dsrogrs tSD corxlGs
Cold deposits -
California gold ..................t3s. 0l2 %
From other sources ,............. 1905 ~
49, Total gold deposits. go is
Silver de posits
SILVER parted from California gold. tisi 90
fiom other sources. .............c si, sol u
Iota! silver depositB...s...,... -----tSp3,OF o.
Total gold and silver deposits, s735, co2 -
Gold coinngs--
Double eagies-3o coo pieces. 10000
Gold dolafs-20, 0o0 plece................ 20, 900
go Total gold coinage. ............s..... $4,000 ~
Silver consge-
Hall lolsrs-2so, 900 pieces. $1,000
Quarter doliars-l76 90 psses,,.., 1850
Total silver coinage asa, ooO 90
al rnII nd Lis nnLn 90. m