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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-10-05

Canadian brands were slso heavy, with sales At lower
rates Of about 400, hhs. within the range of our
quotations Southcn Tour WIS heavy and irregular, with
sales " about too bbs within she range a our figures
Richmond City Mills at s7Halego and iiaNt were
held at ~ Co. fair 20 good article of new Georgetown
was selling, for bakers use, AZ ~ Rye Hour was
steady, with sales reported Of about 300 bbls AZ
figures. meal heavy, With sales ~ about
10 bbls. new Jersey and Brandywine ~ quotations.
Whra1hc receipts liberal and prices for most dcs-
crip,ions 20 &C. per bushel lower with more doing.
the sales embraced about Is 600 30 600 bushels ncud
lng Milwaukee club NJ private terms. southern white ~
81 40. prime red Indiana ~ ~ 20 IN store. good white
Michigan ~ ~ IS Canadian white at about 81 -, and 81
~ ~ ~ Tor red and amber Colored Tennessee Corn
heavy and prrcs favored purchasers: the sales cn
hraced about CO,0O0 bushels including Western mixed
~ Csc. Sc, aud choice do i, Tisr southern white AT
sec. and Southern yellow ~ pcc Barley-Ihcre was
sort " speculative movement IN this article and tho sales
embraced about 10000 bushels, including good 70 prime
state al 81 Is 81 90 embracing 5000 bushels prime Ca
madam at ~ 20 Rye quiet At 7sc Oats were selling
AZ 4ec bic and 52c Tor state. Canadian and western
CoFfFF quiet and sales 81 a kinds limited 20 small
lots OF RIO and Bahia unchanged prices, and bags Java
at 15c
Co1rcS The market continued quite steady, holders
awaiting the receipt u later foreign news The sales cni
hraced about 2CC0 bales the greater part q which
In transit
FfrIea1s-ro liverpool abou, 90 600 bushels Of corn
engaged NJ 3ad 200 bales of compressed cotton
~ 32d aud COO bbs nour, ~ H. OIL Rates 70 London
were quiet and unchanged IT, Glasgow Prussian bark
was engaged 10 lord With hour AZ - 3D. and grain In
hugs at exc To Bremen 100 bhls. rosin were
gagged At Il. Rates 70 Australia and California were
rlanced.
PscyKIcvs -Pork-Thc market was heavy and prees
Gliding DID moss ~ sig sS &ig 90 and new do NJ Ell
with prime si4 so sl4 90 Beef heavy and sales
confined g. about i26 bbis including country mess "a
$40 10 si1; repacked Western do; Gil 10 sit, and
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-10-05

NN. = Y.
AsrEs were uuic with small sales ~ both sorts ~ &C.
HKgApSrrFFs -four-1he accumulation of supplies, aud
light demand both foreign and domestic. had depressing
influence the market which closed VI decline ~ BE-
To 12c per bbl for descriptions, and IN some nic
rior qualities decline Of Toe. Zoe submitted to-
Tho transactions footed up about 1000 5000 bills,
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-10-05


Thirty eight millions seven hundred and seven thousand
one hundred and seventy nine dollars placed In the hands
Of collectors for COLLECTION and no auditing Of their
counts examination of their returns has yet boon
made except far as done by under the authority OF
thc Joint Committee on Accounts.
Errors deiinquencies and defalcatons, amounting N
many Thousands, have already been discovered and who
tell when IL viii endf The above i an astonishing
statement but II II nevertheless true regard The fact
that collecting officers, being that their
suffered 10 lie without being audited examined,
and tina, they we're not held TO nm accountability as the
primary Of their dclnquencies But who v, who
has been, 70 blame Tor this Our present Comptroller,
whose integrity cannot Tor moment b. doubted or qucs
toned has been surrounded by difficulties and obstacles,
which exst and will continue TO exist until
dica change be effected in the workings Of that depart
ment Az AZ present organized and managed, Il will
swamp any man who assumes its head and direction.
There II no system IN the auditing department, and
regular method in the keeping Of the accounts No one
can tell
FIRST What Ia the correct amount Of past duo taxes.
Second. What rs the correct amount Of past due as
Third What Is the amount for which the Bureau Of Ar.
should he held responsible.
Fourth. No man comprehend the true condition OF
the trust accounts ri the city.
And H. our present Comptroller really altogether 10
bamef Tho charter Of 1870 provides that he shall direct
che form and manner OF keeping and rendering the public
accounts But the heads II the various departments were
elected by the people, and what has been the resutS
FIRST Collecting officers who held their appointments
under other departments did not aud would not comply
with the requirements Of The law, nor the directions Of
the Comptroller either in tho Of keeping their
counts or Of making their returns.
Second. Payments awards and contracts for local
improvements have been made IN gross error on false or
acquisitions from other departments in the
case q Canal and wakrr streets, Bccknsn street and
Third. The Comptroller has bccu mcnsurably at tho
mercy o. other departments, as the laws have 10 too
many instances been framed by those who tho
service Of designing politicians aud CONTRACTORS
The Clerk q Arears entered upon the performance Of
his duties on the 18th day % February 1854 the law
establishing his department having been iasscd The ure
voup year Both the Receiver and the Collectors
q Assessments neglected % scnd promptly TO his bureau
under the provisions of the law On the 26th day of
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-10-05
FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL.

MONDAY, October i-6r. 81
Tho bank averages for the past wock, which made
up this day compare follows with those Of the pre-
vious week
WEEK ending Loons Specie. C1cHian. Deposits.
Sept 81 s2i lis soi % s25 33 SEA 3T3 l02 t9q 344
Oct A.. 123 etqGq7 ~ 533ls5 7s7b75o 10l. gol J03
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Decrease. s4So,2o7 o2lao
The increase in M specie nc Il les than was expected
as The California remittance exceeded the cxpor, By half
million and tho shipment by the Vanderbilt was pro
baby counted tho specie hand II y be presumed
that remItiancee must have been made TO the country
The decline in loans arises not from any desire 20 oura
on the part Of tho bank but from the imposibty 81 nd
ing suitable mercantile paper discount The deposits,
vary with singular suddcnness For the past two weeks
we have had decline in tho gross deposits averaging
over two millions a week. have increase of
million aud half Tho undrawn deposits, which are
after all tina only true Of the business this depart
mcni vary much less They have stood Cor three weeks
as follows
Sept 100 70
Sept. 2T...................... sbOSl ~
Oct ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS soSO'St
There Il not much change TO report in the stock market
This morning there fair demand for state stocks and
the better class of railroad bonds for temporary invest
mcnt; the purchases being made by parties who hav
money coming IN from dividends and other and
who cannot in their ordinary business. In former
years his class q individuals used to employ their
At this season Of The year operating The speculative
stocks Of The day; now II would they have grown
wiser and csChcw everything Ike railroad q steam
boa, stock The purchases Of these investors this
ING caused rise of u pc cent IN Missouri 6s and IN
Minnesota 81 Tcnnessces were likewise 4 better I'LL.
nos Central bond werc higher Ia Crosse land grants
were frm and generally there better market Gov
all descriptions of bonds Coal stocks were likewise
shade higher; rs was bid for Pennsylvania Coal and
Delaware and Hudson q higher n bank stocks
there was very little done; we note improvement of
4 per cent in Ocean Bank The speculative stocks
irregular and unsettled Pacific Mail opened this
ing at advance Of 4 per cent the advance vas LIST
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-10-05

SUPREME otRr-Spccial Tcrm.--Nos. 81 - % "a p,
2e III 20, 90. 80, 80, 49, "a, 81 49, 81 80, 10, 10.
SrrsrioR CorRr-Nos. az s6 go, ~, So S. 81 81 o.
50, es, n, 70, 10, 20, II, IS, SO, 81.
COMMON PIE,s--Part 1.--Nos. 2l6, 123s, 1850, 1890
1900 1oo leo2 leo3 leo5 1907 1eos leoo 1910. 1911
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-10-05

IN the afternoon shade above the opening price
New York Central, il the same way, opened bet
ter this morning, but fed or the second
oali, rallied again, and was sold al the after
noon board IT advance Of u tho morning
price Erie seems 10 he taking downward course fen
to-day Il per cent. Reading looked rather weak this
morniug but recovered the afternoon and closed at
advance Acorrcspondcn figures the stock and debt OF
this concern al s2i 900 COO II r impression thai ths
figure i rather higher than the fact but long tho
Reading keeps its affairs secrc; Cannot but be Liable to
misrepresentation TIE Western road. dull hui IN
some instances better 10 day. Michigan Southern l.
steady Central is = per better Gacna, which has
risen IN expectation OF scarcity or stock the opening
s higher Rock Island, after aucuation closed
yesterday price Tho following Kowa.skis closing
prices after the second board Pacific Mail Ie5S n
Central 81 x Il; Erie, IS Il: Reading 47ssa :. hch
gan Central, b2h4 N Southern, % = Illinois Central
70 so; Panama, llS y Gaena, 81 a y; Rock Island
cas- =; L. Crosse AZ The market closed steady.
The exchanges al The Bank Clearing House this morning
S2l 7aS c. and the balances s9e757 TO The
METROPOLITAN erllcata1 are
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-10-05

Advice and Consultation thc Human
hair BY A. GRANDJEAN. Church street, next to o.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-10-05

Cristadoro's Hair Dye, Wigs and Toupces-
The be-, In the wodwhoesse sud retail and the dye pri
yatcy applied. No. Astor House.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-10-05
CITY COMMERCIAL REPORT.

,c5o, egi = ,6as 1856 s7575o ioi ,oOl .
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-10-05

S,TERLINa SILVER TEA SETS
- URNs, TRAYS, GObLEr5 30, &c.
Designs fGrniscd for presentations.
r. v HAUGHwoUT a CO.,
Corner OF broadway and Broonae street.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-10-05

askedI will pay this the Of the miserable
wretch who stole hat from the hall OF the A. House
terday afternoon II IL true, purchase substitute
KNOBS establishment az broadway Tor the low price OF -;
but anxious have interview with the to learn
why be added Insult 10 injury by leaving In place OF my
ney seedy crown covering
Policemen produce this perer and will promptly pay the
above price. PETER PARSlhATE.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-10-05

Good Tea q the Chest, md 10 his. Good
coffee for 81. GHRISTIAkSoN's tea warehouse, No.
mbcrn
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-10-05

The Exquisite Likcncss.-Crystnl Mimin-
lures, IN fine from fifty cents upwards according TO .,e
HUNTERS. AIS Broadway.
American Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1855-1860, 1858-07-22

TT is well known aud ncontroveriable fact that the
use OF Tobacco Is the promoting cause Of many Of
the most severe
MENTAL AND PHYSICAL DISORDERS
to which the race OF man Is subject. careful analy
sis long aud palnful experience have clearly pro.
ven that II contains certain nOrcotic ana poisonous
properties most dangerous In their enocts which by
entering into the blood derange tho functions aud
operations othe Heart, causing many to suppose that
organ IN be seriously discussed.
TOBACCO affects also tho entire nervous system,
manfosting all who have over used the noN.
lous weed will bear testimony In Lassltude, Ner-
vous lrritablity, Water Brash, Dyspepsia and many
othor disorders of similar character.
THE TASTE RESTORATIVE TRoCHES
Arc deslgned to countorac these bnnefn Influences,
and have proyed completely successful In tltude
OF cases, aud wherever used Being harmless In
themselves they exert beneficial effect upon tho
eDtiro system, restoring the Taste which has become
vitated or destroyed by great Indulgence completely
removing tho irritation and accompanying tickling
sensation OF the Throat--whch are always conse-
quont upon abstnlning from the of Tobacco, and
by giving healthy tone to the Stomach lnvigorate
the whole system.
Persons who are irratIiovably undermining their
constitutions and shortening their lives should
those Troches immediately aud throw of the Injurious
Gus and unpleasant habit " Tobacco Chewing.
These Troches or Lozengcsarc put up In II conve'
nent and portable form at the low price of so Cents
per Box A liberal discount to the Trade.
Prepared solely by the undersigned TO whom all or
ders houd bo addressed,
JAMES X. BOWERS, Druggist.
Corner ofad aud Race Streets, Philadelphia.
March 2l, 1881
American Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1855-1860, 1858-07-22
Probable Indian War in Washington
and Oregon.

Especial Despatch to the Ne York Tribunel
WAsHINoToN. "Wednesday, Tuly 7. 1883 The pew'
from Utah Is BY no means satsfactorr. Although
Official dispatches make mention OF any disagree
ment between Governor Cumming and the armv OIL
GERS the fact Is notorious, aud forms the stanle
most of the private corresp0ndence from amp Scott
Governor Cumming was not sltished with the course
Indicated by the Peace Commissioners, nor altogeth-
with the Hey Of sending them at all. He thought
the Presidents procl amation should have been sent
to him direct.
Tho Peace Commissioners have no authority to
supersedo Cummings power hS Governor, or TO con-
troll tho movements oftho army They were appoint
ed with the expectation OF finding the Mormons In
rebelon and takinI thel- sub ission certain
dlliOns, and with no belief that Governor Cumming
would be established at Salt Lake in the administer
ing of civil functions. Honee. TO such extent much
ol their task Is already fulfilled How far they may
deem Il necessary to procsed beyond this point has
yet to be developed.
General Johnston's command, numbering In all
about 5000 men, wns to have started on the 18th Of
June for tho military reservation beyond Salt Lake.
No new orders hnI been issued, and his march is
now directed to the destination marked out before
the trains burnt and animals stampeded last fall
So hs is only Obeying his original instructions.
Private letters TO officials hero state that there Is
overy probability of serious Indian War in Oregon
and Washington, aud the Administration is much
ercised at tho prospect which presents itself.
American Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1855-1860, 1858-07-22

lcorrespcndenee OF the Cincinnati Commercially
J. G. Breslinss Forthcoming Exposes
FlulIering nmOng the Financlers.
American Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1855-1860, 1858-07-22

EA company of minstrels. perform
ing near Saint Paul MINI. have met with
indifferent success. The receipts one night
amounted to bogus quarter and a bush-
sl Of potatoes.
American Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1855-1860, 1858-07-22
HARDWARE AT GREAT BAR0AINs!!
Cheaperthan ever before Offered in
Lancaster.
JOHN EEEINHEp

AS lately purchased from p. Bopc his interest in
1.-The Hardware business, and in addition to his al
ready large stock now daily receiving, direct from
the 'hGnfdeturersa Importers, large purchase OF
now goods, which will make his stock OF Hardware
ofthe most extensive to be found in this market His
facilities for purchasing aud arrangements with Manu-.
hcturers which are equal to any, will enable him to
offer all descrptong Of Hardware IOsr prices than
dHyothsr rsstGbhsh hmsnt. The attention Of FARMERS
and MECHANICS sinvited to the extraordinary Undue
mentsnow held out to them In the way of great bar
gans-fully satisfied that they consult the own
teres they will bc certain to call and examine his pri
cesbeforc purchasing elsewhere. BY close attention
to business, and by constantly keeping hand full
and assortment and the best goods he hone,
tosecnre large share ofhe patronage ofthe
and Mochanicsofthe county.
April 90, 1854,
American Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1855-1860, 1858-07-22
THE ROCK HOUSE

Situated In Rocking County IL miles South of Lancas
tor, tho same distance Southeast oi Circleville.
VNHE House Ia In complete order, and the proprie.
j tor Is prepared TO accommodate any number of
visitors In n style that cannot fall to please,
The attractions are fovery variety Dancing Hall
-Ten-Pln Aley-Crcular Railroad Revolving Swing,
the woods abound with game, and the scenery Ia sur
passed.. Besdesth great natural curiosties Of the
Rock House, the nelghborng hills and rnynes furnish
many Wild aud romantic places, aud tho continual
br0oze destroy tho eject ofthe hot sun.
Among former vlsltorS, reference Is made to T. W.
lTnmadge or Mossrs, Martins, Lancaster Judge Rem.
nick or Mr.. Crndlebaugh, Gircleville; Judge Bates,
Chuuncey Olds or j @. Mccoy, Columbus, aud Joh,
ShiltO Co., Cincinnati. Post ONCE at Rock House.
May IS56-3ml LEVI FRIEND, Proprietor.
American Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1855-1860, 1858-07-22
e GATHER.

EMBRACING SoLE-LEATHER, KIP, CALF AND
MOROCCO SklNS.a general assortmep { OIL, ININGS,
MAKERS FINDINGS.
The above Stock we are determinedto sell Lo YER
thancan behad elsewhere. Come everybody. Give
us call and you will be sure to be pleased and And
that the aboveis no HUMBUG. In connection with
our goodsfrom abroad, We keep constantly on hand
work OF our own manufacture, which wo warrant;
asdo We all our goods, (good In every respectY Gus
tom work done to order notice and in the be
possible style. D. d JGIESY
Lancaster. September, 10, 1857. Ia.lf
American Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1855-1860, 1858-07-22

BLOODY WORK ON TIE MARCH TO U.
TAu.--Tho Missouri Republican publishes
letter dated Headquarters 9th column
camp on Big Blue, July 81, 1885," from
which we quote:
On the night of the 20th Of June there
was au alarm in camp. Lieut.. McGrudsr
had been murdered at settlers cabin ov-
or the river. and this Grst d,tachment was
sent 10 arrest The murderer: Lieut.. John
#. MeGruder, OF the second cavalry, was
on detached service. assisting Lieut.. Berry
10 the command Of Company A. Dragon
recruits. He is a Virginian by birth, hut
his father is at present resident Of Wash.
ington City. Many will mourn tn g tragi-
cal and unlimely death OF this brave young
officer.
A few nights since drunken row oc.
Cured at liquor shanty near by, in which
several teamsters were horribly mutilsted
almost literally clu 10 pieces. None oil
them, however, are quite dead, although
in critical condition. The same night,
am informed, soldier belonging to the s /
column, which is also encamped over The
river, was shot dead. The nigh after, 1
wagon master Of an OK team shot one o
his OK drivers through tie head. Last nigh
two teamsters Off mule train were badl,
wounded by pistol shots fred by OK dri'
yers.
These deeds Of horror are all attributed
to the influences Of liquor.
Lieut.. McGruder had been on a visit /
the officers Of the fifth column, and wa
returning. when he got entangled in an a
creation with a cilizen by the name {
Prore, who fred upon him. The gun wa
i,aded with a ball and number Of buoI
shot. all Of which entered HE face an
head, killing him instantly. understau
that the civil authorities of MarysvilIe al
rested. tried and acquitted Prore of II
murder. yesterday the Major sent out
detachment Of seventy Eve men, under ii
command of Lieutenants Crittsuden an
and lngranam,- ,-iu quest OF the fugitive, :
But they have returned after fruitle.
!. march.
American Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1855-1860, 1858-07-22

lcorrespcndenee OF the Cincinnati commereisl.l
J. G. Breslinss Forthcoming Exposes
Fiuttering among the FinancIers.
coLEMBrs- July 7. lsSs.-lt will be remembered
that, short time ago. several gentlemen visited J.
G. Ar0sln ksq, Treasurer OF State, his present
abode in Canada, Tor the purpose Of obtaining some
self and the outside rreasurers OF STATE with whom
he was known 10 have been connected. But oy their
efforts but little was learned the Affairs OF the once
The mission oeeaslonsd some uneasiness in certain
quarters. tghtness in the money mais ct was tho
result ofthat enterprise The State Is far from en-
tire release from the Bresln influence on the money
market. There yet holders Of fthe fund, deposits
that remain intact, except the necessary allowance
for expenses. As evidence OF the existence Of the
Bresn power for further financial disturbances, we
have merely refer TO the present rumor In Cleve-
aud aud this city OF the probable expose promised
during this month and the erful huterng among
his former associates. II Is said that letter from
Mr. Braslln on the subj ect Aas been received md
shown by legal gentleman Ia whom he has ever had
great confidence.
In that letter ills stated that since tho visit Of the
delegation TO which reference has been made he had
in connection with few friends tried and true
this subject earnest and careful consideratop, and
had determined fully TO give TO the world clear aud
CANDID statement OF hts operations from minute books
known to be in his possession, showing mes local.
iy date and amount the transactions with each; the
character and amount OF suretes the pe ges OF hon
or upon which he relied. the frequent renewal OF
those assn RANGES, and the
The utter falsty Of the representations made to him
by persons prominent In the political and financial
world men whose characters he now held as Il were
sin the hollow OF his hand - men who. since his ight
to Canada, have shown signs OF repentance, and Of
reminding. upon which Mr. Breslin, as intimated to
his legal adviser, has until lately relied for the
TO do TOR the State he says, II has ever been his
aim and study TO do to individuals, to reigiously dis
charge the great obligation resting him by which
means, and them alone, can no hope "a redeem his
character, and regain his citizenship This report 10
not unreasonable; the contrary. when conside red
in connecton with the circumstances Of the case 1t
appears quite probable. Mr. Bresin has long felt It
bis duty TO make this exroso, but his very generous
mn haa ,lNaA
his friends Ia difficulty. But he feels lhPt he has
no other way left for escape and his fends, whose
welfare he has faithfully guarded, have wantonly
disregarded his feelings and siuaton that they
no longer entitled to any consideration at his hands
That their pledges Of their most sacred honor' arc
butas straws in the wind; and he knows that while In
exile they hold the money, and laugh at him. Hence
his determination to mate the statement, and let
them take tho CONSEQUENCE. That is right. IN DEx.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1858-10-28
cst2s-dAw Msin-st, bet. sixth and seventh
weeds Pasent sewing Machine.

weeds Patent Sewing MnchALe.
The editor III the Cleveland tO.) Plaindeaier
says. Sewing Machines are subject " tho grsst-
est interest in this vicinity, ~ they affect the In
Dor Of every family in the land. With sview Of
purchasing and examining every kind, to nnd the
best, We spent several days while In New York, in
ninutsst inspection Of all kinda now In market,
apd our conclusions were In favor Of Weed's Pat
emit, a the most reliable Machiae to be put in the
hands u every one throughout the state. We
purchased one Of them, and have used II for some
time, and our opinion 10 more than confirmed, for
it does every kind Of sewing on cloth or leather,
does its work ssrong nice and rapidly, and has
negsr been ont OF order since Il into our fam
lily and II Is 80 simple seemingly impossible to
eet out OF order or require repairs more than any
ordinary person can perform Il Is nicely ornA-
uented, and makes m ornament " the furniture
II the parlor. 1t 10 very strong and little liable to
wear ont. Its operation easily be learned with
the printed directions for guide, and when any
family has learned its use, We are sure they will
not live without II. II uses two threads, thus
making the work stronger than II done by hand
with one thread, besides making both sides Of the
work Just alike. Those who need Sewing Ms
chine will do we'll to examine this.
WHITNEY LION, propristors,
S45 broadway, New York.
Sold by
y. A. DUKE, Agsnt for Keckuk, 81 Aain-st.
oct0dAw1m