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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-01-31

The CHARTERED PARAGUAY VEssEIs-It
will be recollected that when the compile
ment of steamers required for the Para
quay expedition was made up by chartered
vessels, the Boston and Philadelphia papers
were severely critical on the qualities of
the additional steamers employed by the Navy
Department. 1t was said that they were slow
sailers that they were unseaworthy, and that
they would prove the collins of the officers and
troops sent out there. These predictions have,
as might have been expected, been falsifed by
the facts The chartered steamers, so far from
showing any inferiority in their sailing or other
qualities, have, thus far, proved themselves equal
to any of the other vessels in the squadron. With
the exception of the Metacomet, which put in for
four days at Key West, they have all made ex-
cellent time, and seem to have given general
satisfaction. The slight delay which occurred to
the vessel referred to detracts nothing from her
character as fast sailer The finest steamers
afoat are subject to the same causes of detention,
and we are much mistaken if the Metacomet does
not make up for it by her subsequent perform
ances. From the accounts published by us a
few days since, it will have been seen that all
these chartered vessels had been heard OF, and
were making rapid way towards their destination
They will, no doubt, all give good account of
themselves when the fighting, if fighting there is
to be, comes on.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-01-31

HEAVY DAMAGES AGAINST RAILROAD CON-
PANY.-A verdict was obtained from Boston
jury on Friday, which may have wholesome
effect on railroad corporations. About seven
years ago, Mr. Shaw, Of Needham, was killed
by an accident on the Boston and Worcester Rail-
road, and his wife, who was travelling with him,
was, at the same time, seriously injured Mrs.
Shaw brought an action against the company, q
few years after, and got verdict of $4,000;
however, a new trial was granted, which resulted
in verdict for the plaintiff of $4,000. This
verdict was set aside also; and another trial was
had last year, when eleven of the jury were in
favor of mulcting the company in $4,000: but
the twelfth man was stubborn, and the Jury was
discharged. AT the recent trial it appeared that
the rate of damages to which the plaintiff was
entitled was on the ascending scale, for the Jury
gave Mrs. Shaw $4,000.
A few more verdicts Of this character might
make railroad companies little careful, and
affect them with nicer appreciation Of the value
Of life and limb on their roads.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-01-31

MODIFICATION IN THE PosT OFFICE LAWS RESPECT
ING THE MAILING OF NEwsPAPERs-A numerously
signed petition from the publishers, booksellers
and news agents of this city has been recently for
warded to the Postmaster General, asking him to
urge upon Congress the expediency of making
such alterations in the Post Office laws as will per-
init news dealers or news agents and book and peri
odcal sellers to receive newspapers and magazines
and other publications by mail in such quantities as
they may require and to pay the postage thereon as
received, at the same rates as yearly or semiannual
subscribers, who pay postage Quarterly in advance
The petitioners represent that they are engaged in
the vending Of newspapers, magazines and other
serial publications, large number of copies Of
which are sent by mail to parties who receive them
for the purpose of selling them to the consumers;
that that branch of the business is rapidly increas
ing in every part of the Union, and has grown from
comparatively nothing to the amount of two mil
lions of dollars per annum and that they seek the
facilities Of the Post Office Department as the chan
mel of distribution to the seller aud consumer in
preference to expresses railroad freight agencies
&c. They ask that the news dealers should be per-
mitted to receive their papers, magazines &C., per
mail at the same rate of postage as paid by the
yearly subscriber who pays his postage quarterly
in advance, aud TO allow such dealers to vary the
number of copies of papers and magazines they
receive as their business may require-whether
more or DISTRIBUTING the postage to be paid by
the receiver as such periodicals are received; be-
lieving they do that the revenues of the depart
ment and the convenience of the public would be
greatly promoted thereby.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-01-31

ANNEXATION or South PArrs NEBRASKA, TO KANSAS
The citizens Of South Platte Nebraska, held convention
OF Brownville on the Stb to consider the propricty
Of anncxng themselves Kansas and tho delegates wore
unanimous in favor Of annexation. delegation was nc.
cordingy elected to go to Washington with mo-
mortal instructed TO represent the wishes and the will Of
the people south Of Platte in urging Congress the cxer
else Of the reserved power In the organic change
the boundary between tho two territories that South
Platte become integral part of the State Of Kansas
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-01-31

GERMANS AND AusrwANs-A correspondent says that
the statement Of tho Italians having Inscribed tho words
Death TO the Germans" tho walls In Milan ia incor-
rect and may create wrong impression among tho Ger
mans In this country. lie says tho word usewas most
probably 7tderchs and undoubtedly applied 10 Their
Austrian oppressogM Gully.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-01-15

alze profit. The daculty probably was that the
Is were too sudde ay ovcrstockod before trade had had
70 resume its regular channes With liberal
tar and nrs shipments sold on there can be little
oouot Out the demand VIII nrgeY increase
Mexico unt within few years, or up % the period OF
the civil ,mmotons and anarchy which have prevailed,
afforded a considerable market for American cotton
abrs With the exception Of sending some goods across
the 10 Grande she takes little or mourning rom u.s.
Str pes are in fair demand at full prices while the STOCK
owing TO the limited demand for grain ana otner bags
Prints good supply and with wide range Oh ssyles
Primo nadders, in flowers &C. are sold mooeratey ~
9%c Pacific Mills new styles OF hne new fancy prlnteu
figures, bring Nc The range for madders Is from Vac
l0c The show Of lawns the present week u atacnVe,
of new beautiful styles. Sales were MADE at prices
ranging from l01kc. IL Nc 1896 Robes deux Jupes
were readily saleable at 81 So NOUS de lanes were
in good supply and in great variety OF patterns, ana
held prices according TO styles and makes, ~ loo
20c., with several spring styles at l7c l9c Chahes
we're in moderate assortment, and ranged in prices
from l6c 2Oc. Cloths and casslmeres were with
out change of moment In quotations. Light medium
and fancy casseres In fair demand at steady prices
Low priced satnes and tweeds were hrm, and generally
held at higher prices Doeskns were more hrmly held
Plaid nseys were frmer and in good demand In foreign
goods assortmens ample and fair business doing for
carly period of the Sales OF lawns were made
for New Orleans at full prices. Fancy worsted fa0rics
were selling fair prices Silk goods were held with con-
dence awaiting fuller deveopement OF the spring trade
paed The Bremen steamship Weser, which put back TO
Queenstown Ireland said to have had valuable cargo
OF French and other Continental goods on board which,
probably, under favorable VOYAGE ere this would have
been entered for consumption Tailoring goods for spring
and in good request-such as silk and
Marselles yestngs with light Continental cloths, linens
and alpacas There was also q fair demand Tor light
hosiery of the better qualities.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-01-15
OUR FAMILY MARKET REPORT.

ABOLITION OF THE GAME TRADE-ADyANCE IN THE
PRICE OF POULTRY--sCARCITY OF FIsH-SHAD IN
THE MARKET, ETC., ETC.
We omit this week from list of retail prices all quo
atons Of game Birds for the that the trade has
been almost entirely cut or by the recent regulations Of
the Board of Supervisors Dealers afraid sell for
fear Of vexatous legal proceedings and the forwarers
find their market almost entirely cut off, far game is
concerned except what they sell to hotel and board
ing house keepers sub Tens of thousands of sports
men and game trappers all the country suddenly nd
their best market fail and the loss to many of them
be very Serious the trade gave employment great
number Of persona. Neither venson, wild duck prairie
hens quail TO be but those who known
the dealers doubtless procure the forbidden articles
at fair price, In consequence of this sudden cutting
off Of this trade poultry has advanced in price, now
quite dear In fact there Ia but little of il coming mar
ket Up TO Wednesday last the American Express Com
pany and the United States Express Company
ls tons Of poultry 10 the city, against 2l7 tons of the
week previous.
IN fresh meats there is slight advance and good
demand for all varieties This is the time of the year
when most persons increase the quantity OF meat they
eat, and the dearess OF poultry also doubtless has It's
effect.
Fish is very and high owing to the extreme cold
weather. which mpcdes tho fishermen in their pursuits
We advance he quotations Of almost al kinds in list
very nice The dealers say That the shad from Savannah
rs Cue ia1test found on coast, with the
exception OF that when from the Connecticut river
Those Who can afford 20 pay n dollar each for fine fat
shad gratfs their tlstcs Crabs are coming into
Market AID are selling cheap.
Butter continues 10 advance, and the finer grades CON
good prices. Western ron butter is nog corning in
and sells for 15c. zoe. per pound. Cheese is quiet
Eggs are higher.
Vegetables without change. Potatoes are dal, and
have rcceded slightly
Annexed are the
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-01-15


AuEN-IInI-On Thursday, Jan. 10, by Rev. George B.
Draper, ST. Andrews church, Harlem, JOHN H. ALLEN
to MARY HILL, all o. this city.
BARBEY-BARKxR-At Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Mon
day 8, by the Rev. E. Guon pastor Of the Episcopal
church Of ST. James, g. H. barney Of New York; to MAR
L., youngest daughter Of the late Capt Thomas Bar
ker, United States navy.
Washington papers please copy.
CHEsEBRouGH-GA uTiaR.-0n Monday, Dec q, by the
Rev. Calvin Wolcott, ALBERT CHEsEBRoUGH, Jr TO CARO-
w. youngest daughter Of Samuel T. Gauer Esq, all
of this city.
CoNGpoN-MoRRIs- Wednesday evening, JAM IL, at
the residence of tho BRIDES father by Rey. E. F. Hatfield
D. D., H. CosGDoN to ADA B. daughter OF y. W. Morris,
ESQ, all Of this city.
bAvls-NEwsox. -On Wednesday, Jan. IL, by the Rev.
Mr. Pendleton, Mr.. JOSIAH DAVIS to Miss ANN NEwsoa,
Of Brooklyn, E. D.
HENING-CARRINGroN- Friday, Jan. IL, by the Rev.
H. W. Beecher ROBERT NJ HENISG to SARAH NJ, daughter
of the late John W. Darlington, all of Brooklyn, l.. l.
WEAyxR-MAGuIRE-On Sunday, Jan. ., by the Rev.
Mr. Smith, pastor of the Presbyterian church, of
Broome and Ridge Streets Dr. T. WEAVER to Miss II. v.
MAGUlRE both OF this city.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-01-15

40 CLEARED
Steamship City Of Manchester (r), Kennedy, LverpooJ
swss Nsw Morgan
Bark Eyspde pssrass New BRIGHAM
Brig Isabella Jewett, Reed, Senvias-J Ward Co.
schr Darling, Terry, Buenos Ayres-Reynolds Cush
schr Masonic, Perry, St Pierre--R P Buck &C
vsy nsw Hs
schr Post, Collpms Apalae hicolac Post
esss h Co.
sm e.
sssI Ss:sS %s $sSs saisSs asasr
ARRIVED.
Ship D1 San Oct IS
90 hon 80 Sa s IS d. SaSs F
Atkinson from Curacao for New York. had nanmas hed,
Ship %aS"sh farinon Malaga Nov with ru lend. &c,
The
hs WIND then changed to Ne and from that latitude made
o'isan '' and he Ssr
% lon 20 T. spoke ship Thatcher Issoun Of Bos
Bark JOHN Wesley Weo Ur Psefmo Oct H.
os Ss MP s1s nv Of
si5 Ss A. s s with 70
s hssy ans Es Genoa Oct 49, with md.o
II passengers, to Order
Brig Sarah Peters of Esworth Lord Black River Dec
lsrwh logwood to Henry De Cordova. Has had heavy
weather.
grg Martha Post Thompson. Maanzas Dec a. with sugar
Swan Experienced heavy weather. been Is days OF
Hateras 18th inst of the Highlands and blown off,
Schr Adela Kelley tof Harwichl -, Havana, Jan l. with
oranges 10 Nlckerson Experienced heavy weather;
split sails stove buwarks, &c.
schrJ CRANKY CRANKY Boston for Egg Harbor.
Steamer Delaware. Copea, Pbiadelpha.
Steamer Pelican, Aldrich, Providence
ra- SAILED
Br briggs Smher and Franchise st john NIB; Eli
zabeth Ann, Halifax; Pleiades st John. NIB.
The brig Remington for st Marks is anchor of uaran-
inc. ..,
Wind E.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-01-15
FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL.

FRIDAY, Jan. l4--O p. "
The details Of The nowB from Europe by the Niagara
were published in this morning HERALD The point the
rise IN the price Of money which Of tue Journals att
tempt to explain by snPposmg that unusual amount Of
paper happened to fan due just before the steamer sailed
II quite likely that s may prove not to have been the
preparations for a very active spring business aud their
wants cannot fan 10 be much larger than usual Already
we learn that the quarterly return for the last
quarter shows Increase The corresponding quarter
Of the previous year Of S575O0O0 aud all letter writer's
IRON knsnnd concur in stating that both tae coaalmp
Ton ana c production OF Great Br ain during the year
1903 VAL lhow large increase over 1868. Years will
S"uess eaPee before the Ehgsh again sec an eight or
Len per cent money market but the prospect c for
rise ID Ihe OanA rate 0 interest a. no distant period We
nave good grounds for hopug mat The commerce of the
world VIII This year regain such proportions az will cre
ate, at al The Commercial ceufes healthy sctive do
mand for money.
This should be maker Of general congratulaton rbcrs
is more fatal sign 10 commercial comnp.itv ,,,,
excessive cheapness Of money Those countries .,,
nntney IL usually worth from Two % three Ger cont no.
an, ~, 10 Tie parts o continental Fgrope arc
motor ousy backward IN and Industry: In New
York which Is probably Tie active commercial port
IN the Grid money ranges habhlay from seven 10 nine
We have low had here for twelve months at half these
-.ts. con- ueTeial paper bag been discounted in large
,ancs 81 ne tanks Throughout The past year III four
er cent cnl oans have bceo constantly made on
government ,11 state Velru@ 90 ID i b bgh
mc ils unnatural state - tbngs should end. It has
Gu banks alo policy lrejodIca 10 themselves W
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-01-15

TIE paY GOODS TRADE.

Purchasers from the distant South Southwest have
appeared the present week considerable force but the
Intensity Of the cold weather which followed the late
storm. with the subsequent ncecncy Of the mlder tenn
prature tended 70 check sales The shipments aud
portation OF goods also retarded from the
GAUGES The difficulty Of navigation on the Sound inter-
fercd with the shipments q raw cotton 30 the Eastward
for spnncra use and also with the forwarding OF
featured goods 20 this market OF the six propcers
mig on the Sound between this oiy Providence, main
10 connection With the Providence and Boston Railroad
two were drawn of for repairs while the others found II
difficult to reach Providence, the creek was DISTRACTED
by icc Manufacturers, however fully employed and
making money on fine cotton eco goods, while heavy
brown goods are good stock for the season, and
owing 10 the light demand for export at the present
time they yield much less profit than hne
goods. Printed goods have been opened in full
assorments and great variety Of styles woocns in
some better request New styles Of fancy goods ind
ready sale. Brown sheetings and shirtings Of heavy
makes were firmly held at NJ, and with niddng mp
land raw cotton at 12c per b. they will fail 10 yield
manufacturers fair proais this figure: and hence az
the season advances attended, as will likely be, with
an Increase In the export demand they look forward TO
an enhancement Of prices Small lots Of heavy sheetngs
were purchased for shipment tosouth America Bcacei
sheetngs and shr,lnes nrm and stocks pbt espc
caiy OF TIE higher gradcs Dfs are unchanged and OK
ports 10 China VA allegiance, shipDers are dlgposed to
await intelligence regarding The adjustment Il tho tariff
Whcb pt at accounts, was beng arranged between the
kbgAh ana American ministers side Ind the Chi
nese 1uhOrtca on the Other II vas said at tho earliest
shipments maze alcf ile concus on Of peace failed 10
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-01-15

IMoI-AssEs-The market for New Orlean', was 6rner
with sales Of about 400 500 bbls at ss. AGO. chiefly
NAVAL STORES continued firm, at s.. rs for common
rosin $40 lbs delivered, while spirits were held a, Soc
On-Lnseed was firmly held at &c. SIC. while sales
were limited Crude sperm and whale were quet and
prices unchanged.
spirit, but without change Of in prices. The
sales embraced soout 900 bbls including old
mess at ST. a SIT lc,; new mess, 81 SO
$40 &c. and geo bbs Of paess were sold for February
end March, delivery seller g option at SIT 62N Beef
continued to be firmly he with sales Of about 460 bills.
including country prime, at So 20 ST. country at
IS s9 repaced Western at 50 $40 co. and extra
at $40 SIX sl1 3d. me mess, in the absence of Sales
was nominal; beef hams were in moderate request at
Sl3 90 SIS Bacon was steady, with sales of 30 boxes
long ribbed Qght)at 8hc sixty days interest added,
and 10 do. city clear short, heavy, at 11c Cut meats
in fair denand, with sales Of about 1866 hhds, in
GLIDING hams, at $40 &C. and shoulders at &c. exc.
Lard continued frn with sales Of 500 600 bbs at II nc.
11s<c. Butter and cheese steady and prices
changed.
Si1es.-The speculative feeling was continued, with
sales Of about COO mats 2Sc Is nutmegs
at 55c 800 bags pepper at &c. and 100 bags pmeno at
6hc
SrGARs-The market was frner and closed ut further
advance Of Nc, making about &C tho weeks sales.
The transactions embraced about 900 hhds., chiefly
New Orleans chiefly within the range &C. &c. Sales
of about 500 hhds Cuba and New Orleans were made
speculation private terms.
ToRAceo.-Ihe demand for segar leaf continues good,
with prices firm. Kentucky Is less active 81 hhds Ken
lucky, Nc IL sc GOO bales Yara, t. 303 seed
leaf, l9ac &c; IL do. Florida, &c.,
WHSKEY.-The market was frmer, with sales OF about
800 bbis at &c. a 271ac.
WooI.-We have nothing particular to notice in the
market the present week. The trade continues brisk with
demand mostly for clothing woods. The stock Of eeces
is very much reduced and hear of sales Of mpor
tance Pulled wool is in fair demand at full prices and
175oo0 lbs have been sold private terms There has
been but little doing in foreign from first hands, and
have nothing to notice in the way Of sales Of any i'm
p0rtance.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-01-15

Sunday afternoon at O'clock from the residence Of
her son-in law, James 0sburn No l59 North second
street, Brooklyn, E. D. (ate yIlhamsburg), without fur
Their invitation ~
Elizabehtown, Albany md Fishki papers please copy
TARcm--M the Everett House, Thursday, Jan. Is,
EzABEn, daughter o. the late John Targee this city,
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-01-15
Tolal. }. "a 80 2o4 100 LOO 800

Flog. Wheat Rye. Corn 0a@. gp ,T@
Olrsourc 1880 2oi 400 1897
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-01-15

Total. "A 522 204 400 1857 3O85 100
The exports Of -four and grain for the week ending
Jaluaty H. 10 British provinces and other places we're
o,iSo bbis four aud 1929 bushels
,"fhE-Ihe cargo Of Rio, the arrival OF which was
noucco cAlerday. by The Josephine, sold today IL
CufIsfn anont N, 900 blFs aud brought ll2fc 600
mas q Java were sold at sc with ~ bags Maracabo
at il sc.
SoIIoN-IAe sa!es embraced about $40 bales, closing
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-01-15

TO the interests of commerce II Is well known that,
throughout the year 1885, the banks have discounted
paper which they would not have looked At In ordinary
times They have likewise gone largely into the business
Of lending money stocks. The amount now lent on
stocks by the banks Of New York must be very
large indeed We need not stop to demonstrate the In
furious tendency of bank loans speculative Stocks or
the isches caused by speculatons fostered BY bank
support The banks themselves would not undertake 70
Justify their conduct on any other ground than the
cessity Of earning dividends. Wl
The public will therefore, see with pleasure the pros
pect of active money Market and OF cessation OF
astate of things which implied commercial stagnation and
activity only in the fancy stock market In few days
tho government loan will reduce our bank to
moderate figure within few weeks the necessities Of
commerce will absorb large proportion of the capital
now idle or used in call loans Under the circum.
stances, many persons expect to seven per
money market in April, and is possible that they may
not be disappointed.
To-day several xpney brokers report rather more de-
mand for monavs out however, any material change
the rates. y = eeAtful whether any paper is done
at lower rso I'm Az at present. unless it be first class
ndorsed, wtA less than sixty days to Very good
paper, endorsed, at four months, is done at 59 6.
Among the brokers rooney contnscs very easy at 6.
The stock market opened dull and depressed this
ing but the appearance Of the leading operator tended
10 check the decline. His ELECTS mainly confined TO
New York Central which he sustained ana in which his
bids even brought about an advance. The Western
stocks weres,,ncro,lv lower and veal Michigan central
of which ,s nsc.r,hor o.rnncs ~, s,o 600 ess ,,n
chose Of socouOher 1ssy wor, 10 shor, 5o< Southern
nreferrss yas rressod M. hoe, bid Far u,,,;s
Central a. ,ba o,osa os Goa c.Iona ana p,, Is,.na
s,ara !, an, - g., ,,a .s..,. rIr,,,, - ~,
,or ,o.s,x .rd I,,r,, ro..hoaoe =, which ,o,,, - ,n
90 A., 1,a u,,.-.,,, ,u,,,o. ra.,vo po,sec ssau c
or .,,nh,,, -. ~ ,,a r.r.-,. rb ,,s;ro.. IL CO..
,.cs "a 80, 80. 5000. "a :. ,,,,,oa -.
~ - " -
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with ateadinem the basis Of about TO- for mddng
FRnoHss were dun and engagements light 10 London,
20 boxes bacon at 25s. 10 Liverpool, % boxes bacon
engaged It's 3D. and 100 erces beef a. about &c.
3D. 10 Bremen, 100 bales Of tobacco engaged at
roc weasel was chartered to load with guano at the
Sombreno Island for England at g. There was nothing
new TO Glasgow or Hxvre.
HAY.-Ths market, owing TO the storm, was quiet but
hrm, at 76c . 800.
HDBTne market has been active this week. and sales
the spot and TO have been large An advance Of
Nc per h. has been realized on Buenos Ayres. H. D.
Hull Co., brokers report the following saesloo0o dry
Buenos Ayres 27c months 900 dry Buenos Ayres, "
arrive 27c. do 5000 dry California 241c, do; 80 20
dry savania, 1885,, do 1900 dry Bogoa, 2Sc, do 200
dry Sisal 1870, do.
shade in favor Of buyers The sales to fair extent
The movement Of the week Is as follows
HemsIock Oak
Receipts. $1,000 6,lOO
sale. ................... oo,AVJ $3.50
..
IMoIAssss-The market for New Orlean', was srmer
with sales Of about 400 500 bbs. at S9 40c chiefly