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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-03-04
CO M NJ E r C I A L.
The Markets.

BALTIMORE, March 3.-Fiour closed firm; How
ard street and Ohio S6.l2!. Wheat closed buoy
ant; white Sl40G$l.SO; red HOO ljoc. Corn
closed with AN advancing tendency; yellow Hor.;
white rec Provisions closed quiet and unchanged.
Whiskey closed quiet: Ohio 29c.
New YORK, March Flour closed higher
State $j.4j@L $40; Ohio S6.610S6SV; southern
S6IOM$G.jO. Wheat closed higher. with IN al
vance cent; Western white l,oGr l6or. red 10
IA lice Corn closed dull mixed Sjc.; yellow -
GrS4c. Pork closed steady: mess Sl7.jG( Sis j:
prime SlS.25 Lard closed duh at llsGc12c.-
whiskey closed dull at 2Sr. STOCKS generally
are steady. Cumberland Coal Co. 81. Va s.
ocS No a. 81.
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New York Cattle Market. March 2.

Beeves-M"derate demand nj tai advance on
better qualities. while inferior had slightly declined
closing at 6i@ ia, average cents. sheep ac-
tive: All slightly hi. cher closing at 9Ggl3 Swine
dull.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-03-04

The receipts from customs. Yesterday, amounted
to Sl75,jjl: the total amount in the Suhtrcasury
was S7.2O1 .691. The Bank statement shows a
sound state of affairs. and the California install
ment of specie, about thirteen hundred thousand
dollars will give new strength.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-03-04

DECORD WRITING FLUID.-This remarkn
IL able chemical combination has the startling
novelty of becoming intensely black in short
time after its deposition on paper. When int
written with, it is Of beautiful blush green
color. II has the great recommendation OF per
feet auidity and great ease of transfer from pen
paper. coupled with its ready but tensciou. com
bnation with the latter. Just prepared BY
DR.. K. II. STABLER, Chem.t.
NH No. los, king-Strcet.
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BY YESTERDAY EVENINGS MAILS.

EICHNoHD Banners NWINDLED.-N"ssrs.
Endcro. Sutton Co.. bankers, of Richmond,
were successfully didlled out Of four thou,
and ore hundred dollars by swindcr, who
presented AZ their counter Oh Saturday, Il
check purportng t" have been drawn by
Paul & Hinton. by Thomas Whytc, attorney,
payable TO currency aud marked across
the face good" ~ \. l.. Archer, teller
OF the Exchange Bank, IN Petersburg
The torccr Is thin wcl-drc,>cd, cadaycruus
looking perso:i. about y Years of age, and
nearly six feet in height. who. during various
journeys to this city. where hcappcared with
"a male companion, he registered hi, Game at
the Boilingbrook Hotel "a j. Osborne. He
first appeared about two weeks since, and APP
pied L. Paul Hinton to sell them uncurr-
rent funds On South Carolina. for which he
received their checks. which it has since been
aScertainel he sold IN Richmond. He usual
IL brought abou: $500 nr : 1000 of umrurrent
funds t. them. and onl Y once more than that
amount, when he presented 5000 WORTH
This was only day or TWO before the per
rctration of the bold swindle in Richmond
He appeared 10 he well acquainted with bank
l.>awe in all his transactions here, and he dis
posed of about : 900 ofuncurrent funds pre-
~ To - Ic
necessary to the successful accomplishment
OF "a doubtless, previous y-arranged coup ii
etat Oh other peoples fund III klchmund-
P3eiSGnyg Press
p-.o,.,v Tho wall known establish
~
mcnt Ui Mr. Samuel Sutherland was entered
hot,ro dawn Yesterday mnrning by murcIar.
who sacked the SHOW eases and drawers.
and carried oifabout - 800 worth Of pistols.
.utlcry. &c. This is the second time within
=, ve,r that Mr., : : store has been robbed
year u'a' W. - SUI ""
"i'iI' 81 H'''i' 'ii'' l'7', w. '
have been committed III kltilnOhu a'h lhc
..irtrctiyc system must be rcsOrteu To, II amy
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NEW SPRING GOODS.

NEW SPRING GOODS.
q. X. WILMER & BROS,
HAVE Just received-lOU pieces assorted
| Bleached Cottons
% pieces undres.cd sup Irish Linens, warran-
ted pure
So. 10. IL. and pa Blcnched Shcetinss
A. a-s and 81 Pillow Case Cottons
9-s and 81 - Linen
I0-i and 1 4 Linen Shooting
Russia Diapers. Towcling, Ic
Domestic GiughamS
Blcached, Brown. and Lead Drills
; bales Osnahurgs
10 Brown Cottons
- piccc- Pcnitcu,iary and Domestic Plaids
~ Walnut ard blue mixed Ducks
20 extra heavy striped and plain Osna-
burg,
j.; Linen Burlar,
ease Of Usnaburg Prints
= piece, extra IA
Kentucky Jeans. Twecds. &c
100 pieces Fancy Prints. NH
KETTLEwELL's MANIPULATED GUANo.
WE have taken the agency at this point for
w mi. valuable fertilizer, and .hall. in Il few
DAYS. receive a supply, putup in strong bags.
irb % WM. II. FowLE & son.
-. WANTED To Rem T-Thc advertiser
III wants to rent small hut comfortable HOUSE.
pleasantly located in the city. Apply at the otiice
of the Gazette. lcb Ii-iu
e. FOR RENT.-The three story BRlCk
IL; House on ROYAL street. between King and
Prince streets. lately occupied by a. ;. Robinson.
Apply to feb 2S-ItfI BRENT L k1NZER.
C,TuCK FOR SALE-ORANGE AVID Alex
= ANDRIl RAILROAD .'TO'k and S'RIP
for sale hv 81 khk hEkbhhl.
fell Eff
DAMSAY'S CELEBRATED TONIC BIT
II TIERS. warranted genuine. manufactured, and
for sale by X. |. /. WILSON,
feb 22--i2w NO. !. F"wle's hart.
NEW ORLEANS M0LAS$ES.--50 BBLS.
y prime quality NEW ORLEANS MOLAS
SES. for sale by
lob 2i--eott Z. II. LAMBERT.
DECAN NrTS-Go bags TEXAS PECAN
/ NUTS, just received per Brig Georgia, from
New Orleans, for sale by
feb FOWLE 4 CO.
ORCHARD GRASS >EED.-l00 BUSHELS
" prime ORCHARD GRASS SEED, Tor .ale by
Millleburs. fgh ?G-eo%i ASA ROGERS.
HNGBACCu SEED.-Marylund. Virginia. and
i genuine Havana. received. aud Tor sale by
feb % n. COOK g. Co. Sar.pta Hall.
MITCH COW with y3uY: CALF g.. sale.
vi She is accustomed 10 the city. Apply I"
NH S-d5t WILLIAM BAYNR.
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ENCELSlOR DEBURG.-I have now in store,
- full supply Of this popular MANURE, con-
:sihins per cent. Amn.oHio, asd 81 per esnt.
Do.e PAn.phate Of Lime. As a crop grower and
's'aii'er, it is unsurpassed.
JAMES C. NEIETT,
NH Sole Agent for Alexandria.
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lust received at ss, King street, corner OF Royal.
- 200 pairs Trace Chains, Of superior quality
100 keys assorted Cut Nails
90 dozen papers Bristol Brick Powder new
article Thee goods have been purchased Mt very
low prices. and will he sold wholesale aud rctaii,
cheap for cash. Also, received n beautiful aNsoTi-
mont of Table, Pen aud Pocket Cutlery, ut 10"
prices Persons in want Of any article in the way
Of Hardware, will please call
fb22 JOHN T. CREIGHTON.
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SAMUEL Chiffon & A. B. MAGRUDER,
LATE OF VIRGINIA,
a % Nrvc

SAMUEL Chiffon & A. B. MAGRUDER,
LATE or Virginia.
ATTORNEYS-AT
VIZ ILL attend regularly all the Courts held in
w Alexandria. All professional business en-
trusted to either will receive the attention Of both
partners. Address CHILTON& MAGRUDER,
Washington, feb S-eolm Washington, d. {.
INXTRACT CALVES FEET, for producing in
IL few minutes brilliant and nutritious Jelly,
in every respect equal to that produced by the old
and tedious mode. An assurance is given by the
proprietor of this article that Il is obtained solely
from fresh Calves Feet. received. and for sale by
NH 2 II. COOK 4 CO.. Sarepta Hall
IIARPER'S NEW MONTHLY MAGAZINE
Ill FOR MARCH. containing Mount Vernon
a. it is. Thacheray's Hir5inians, &c. &C.. a very
excellcn, number, price 25 cents. For sale. by
JAS. ENTWISLE & son,
NH No. %, King street.
LNINE LNNCHBURG TOBACCO.-A further
i supply of superior CHEWING TOBACCO.
from VI. langhornc & Sons celebrated manuiac
tory. just received. and for sale in quanttic, to
suit purchasers, ut
NH MlLBURN'S Drug Store
CEGARS.-Auother lot of "Fixed Star" Me-
- dunn Regaia a-o. Jenny Lind SEGARS,
just received and Tor snl" by
WILLIAM A. HART.
rt7- Sign of the Golden Mortar. NH
DEYNOLD'S SPECIFIC for the Gout and
IL Rheumatism, New England Cough Syrup.
SuPh. Morphine, Sulph. Quininc. Valerina,e Zinc,
and Payson- lHdcllhlo Ink. Just received by
J. WILLIAM BOWLING,
fob % cor, uf fairfaA and Princes ,s
L'OR SEIkTS-Rc"is of all descriptions. flight
l. and black also. Brass and Steel Springs, with
covering for the zane, on hard. al
II. u. WHITTINGTON's,
feb No. SO, King street.
L'ARLY CABBAGE SEED.-Early York,
T. Large York. Early Batterses, Early Wake
field, Early Sugarloaf. Early OXheart, Early Win
nng.tadc, Early Dutch, 4c., received and for sale
bv Ffeh 81 H. COOK CO.. Ssrspta Hall.
HUINNS WILL CHERRY PICTORIAL il
hy PEEL, STEVENS ( CO..
NH 2 cor OF King and Alfreists.
JNREsH SEiDLETZ AID SODA POWDERS.
L just prepared. and for sale by
PEEL. STEVENS < CO..
MI ; Of King and Alfrsd-.,..
on HHDs. PRIME NEW ORLEANS SUGAR,
OU in store and for -ale BY
feb FOwLE 4 60.
cQ0 TONS WINDSOR Blue PLASTER,
OJU for sale hT
isb I'm HILL. BROWN PARTLow.
DRICE REDCCED-Coxe's Gela,ine ID cents
/ per b"y, At HENRY COOK 1 Goa,
mn . Sar-rta Hall.
OAK AND HICKORY WOOD, f1r .sIo BY toe
" car lord, by KINCHELoE BRCIE.
jan IL
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A L M A N A c .
RI Rim LIS T.
PORT OF ACKNOWLEDGMENT -.

ARRIVED.
Schr Friendship, Arplegarth. Baltimore salt to
h. l. 7. Wilson.
Sckr. s. f.. Bcven, Cibblc, Plymouth, y. C.. To
Smoot, Uhler & Co.
MEMORANDA.
Brig Georgia, Trot. hence at Boston. 18th UT
Schr. Arctic, Hicks, for this port. cid at New
York Is, inst.
Schr. r. II. whilden, German, hence at Fall
River, 2Sth ult.
Schr :. y. Smith. Sherwood, from this port. for
Portland arrived At Newport. 10Th uit.. and sailed
NEXT day
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-03-04

PARTNERSHIP.-weh have this day form
u ed n Co-partnership under the name and 1'y'e
of HERRING 4 EVANS. for the purpose of con.
dpc,inp the BROOM WOOD AND WlLlo"
WARE BUSINESS. in all it, branches. We have
taken house on the west side of Royal street a
few doors south of King street. where we VIII give
the business our undivided attention.
Orders from the country promptly Attended TO-
LEWIS HERRING.
LEWIS VANS
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| have the agency o! This Valuable artlcIe Tor
this region and will always he prepared t" I'LL or
DER The analysis OF it can hc seen at my office.
All the above are warranted TO he "i The best
quality. and will be- sold AT lowest rates.
mh i-oin
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- EMPRESS STEAM LINE FOR

OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES Propeller j..
JEROME. having been detained by the weaiher.
will leave pier opposite No. T. South h"r'"s' this
VIM. II. FOWLE Il son, Agents.
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A. A. MEXICAN GUANO

Ground and unground. IN barrels analysing over
60 per cc:,t Bone Phosphate of Lime.
PULVERIZED BONES,
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FACI'L LILY.

Y.
f. X L0SlER. Prncipal--Lccturcr on the Science
of Accounts. Business. Customs, &c.
j. VI. PHILLIPS. Professor of Book Keeping and
Commercial Calculations.
II. II. DAVIES. Associate Prof. of Book Keeping.
y. {. JOHNSON, Professor of Pcnmanship.
;. +. WILLIAMS, Esq. Mercantile Law.
REV. +. \. REESE. j. d.. Commercial Ethics
TRUSTEES.
Hon. John =. Kennedy. Hon. Joshua Eansant,
Hon. Thomas swami, Vim. II. keighlcr. esq,
Jacob Trust, ESD, VIM. knabe. esd
The time usually required to complete the full
Course. from 10 IL weeks.
4 DIPLOMA is awarded to all Graduates.
Large Circulars and Catalogues, stating terms,
&C., sent hy mail free ~ chUg.. Address
T.. X. LOSER, Baltimore. Md.
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" CURTAIN MATERIALS Members Of Con.
grcs- and Strangers returning home. who wish to
hemrrtiiy and make more comfortable their houses.
are invited (" our store, W.. /. Market Space that
they may see our large and attractive stock Of all
kinds of superior Furniture Dry floods.
We are prepared to furnish aud carefully pack for
tran sportntion any Of the newest designs. rs we'll
~ III, standard patterns Of c!cgaG; Medallion,
Velvet Brussels and Tapestry Carpetings Of the
max. of the Mcssrs. Crosby { Sons, Pardoe Ho-
mans. and other celebrated manufacturers.
Also, royal double extra. extra heavy Three ply
and Double Ingram Carpeting
These are new and fresh goods and in elegant
rolors and designs.
Also rich Rugs and Paror Mats matching any
Of the above
Also rich Curtain Materials, with ali the belong
ingS III great variety.
Superior and wcll-scasoncd Floor Oil Cloths,
passage.
Also. rich French and English Piano aud Table
covers.
Superior Russian. Flemish. Scotch and Irish
Linen Shectings and Table Dnmasks i'll pieces.
Cloth, all sizes, Napkins and Towels.
In consequence of the advanced stage of the
season. aud the low rates nj which We purchased
the above goods we are prepared and will engage
to furnish whatever may be- bought of Us at much
lower figure. than the same goods may be had
elsewhere. We cordially invite ali having a de-
sire to see for themselves to visit our store al the
address above stated.
CLAGETT 4 DODS0N,
Dealers in oil kinds Of superior Furniture
Dry Goods. No. {. Market Space.
nuL; NH, lit
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AUCTION SALES.
MOUNT PLEASANT FOR SALE.-.In exc

u
wi ton of decree Of the Circuit Court oi falF-
fax County, rendered Mt June term. 1895. IL tie
suit of Thatcher Perkins W. Edward Co"ing .'i
ais. the undersigned will offer for sale. ~ public
auction. in front of the Mayors Office IN the ny
of Alexandria, on FRIDAl, The LIT dcy c' .iprI.
l>Jg. AZ IL o'ci,ck, H., the TRACT OF LAND nov
occupied BY the said Thatcher Perkins. IN Ito
County OF Fairfax, called MOUNT PLEASANT"
and containing $50 Acres, more or less. This tra';
of land binds on the Mount Vernon road. Is sit"n-
ted on commanding eminence, overlooking tie
city of Alexandria, from which il is distant about
two miles. The soil is good, and the land has rr'm
much improved by the present occupant, WI" ht7
also lately erected upon it n handsome and COM
-. modious DWELLING HOUSE, at cost Of
Isl some four or five thousand dollars. Ihcp!
j. 80 well known, TO render further description
unnecessary.
TERMS 0ne-teuth Of the purchase money wi!
he required in hand; the balance in three equal
instruments AT 6. II. and Is months from the day
of sale; the deferred payments to bear interest 10
he secured by the bonds of the purchaser. with
approved security, and retention OF the title until
said deferred payments are made; the cash pay
ineut TO be forfeited, aud the land resod, at the
purchasers risk, failure TO comply with tho
terms of sale.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-03-04

- FOR RENT.-Haying made arrangement
lI to remove to the wharf early in March, Ne Offer
tor rent the Z CILDISG now occupied by u, No. %
and 50, kinS street. The property could DE con
yeniently divided into two commpiious -t"r., "'Ih
"A comfortable dwelling attached TO one "t th'"'
and would be 80 rented it desired.
ian I0-2awIm VIM II. FOWLE son.
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NvOTICE.--The subscribers have formed CO.
" PARTNERSHIP under the firm Of J. II. e.
II. IT. HINTON, for the purpose Of Dsnufnclnr-
lug wOOLEN GOODS, At Buckland, Prince VII
liam County. vs..
JOHN b. HUNTON, Buckland. Va.
ROBT. II. HUNTON, Alexandria, Va.
ian S-e0f
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ROOM. WOOD AND wILlOW-WARE FAC
- TORY. We would inform all III want oil
Brooms, Buckets, Cedar " are; Baskets barhinE'
W.,.h.s R,ush.s of ali kinds " hboards. Clothes
pins. Sugar Boxes, Barrel Covers. Bread Irs!''
Rolling Pins. Door Mats, &c. that we will sell as
low as any house this side of New York We have
made arrangements with factories to get GOODS
direct from them, and with our own factory, VIC
can compete with any. All We ask is call.
1'I, -tT HERRING & EVANS.
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LEcrrRE.-Rrv. DR.. Recess lecture on
'thc Poets of the Sanctuary for the benefit
of the Youths Home Missionary Society, of
the Methodist Protestant Sunday School, is
to be delivered to night, at the VI. p. Church,
should the weather prove favorable. Our
citizens may expect treat.
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|tOPAkTNERSHlP.-W have this day form
y ed a copartncr-hip under the name and style
of ALBERT W. GRAY 4 Co. for the purpose Of
conducting the COMMISSION and FORWARD
ING BUSINESS, in all its branches. We have
leased that large hree-story frc-pr""f brick ware
house. on the northeast corner of King aud Water
streets. opposite Messrs. Gray Miller ( Co. We
will keen n stock of GROCERIES, PLASTER,
SALT. FISH GUANO and SEEDS, suitable for
the wants of the farmers and Mill owners. We
will pay particular attention To the forwarding Of
Goods committed To our care.
ALBERT ". GRAY.
NH VIM. r.. GRAl.
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TJy0OTH BRUSHES.-A large assortment "t
French and English makes. received and Tor
sale low by j. 4. MlLBtRN, Ap"'heeaFE'
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rI,O OUR FRIENDS AND CUSTOMERS
Having determined to give our undivided at
tcntion 20 the W IIOLESALE GROCER
TRADE. we take this method of recommended!
the house of ALBERT ". Gray Co.. a. ever,
way worthy Of the patronage and confidence Of 'h
public. GRAY MlLLEk 'o'
mn B
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nurt'
DeDURG's NO. l AMMoNIATED SUPER
PHOSPHATE OF LIME.

Pun up in bag. Of 200 b,. each, valuable Ma
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TINIMOTIiY SEED-A prime lot; IN store ,.S en'
j for sale by PERRY fENH pA' Ni'i''
NH
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-09-10

TO arrive in pretty good Quantities and ,ho ,..,. !.
and sour apnes are "1g better this week than the last
nave come in in rather slow supply for this "a
Bartlett nears h havp plenty and sell at rcasor.
- ~ ts' =, n"Ve reached their W. s1aona
of SUNNY and trou. ;, - ...Aiuum
berries have co'a a a ~ s Ms'e es srrscs
the the %''. sold at 81 per barrel oatar arrived
-. est, packed very ner' 90 sgrapes from
We make the for
at Washington owing quotations Of the retail prices
--.-srloin ST, ak, l5c. per lb; porter house do,
isc rnmp 90 4c roasting pieces, l2c ltc; chuck
lac; f'fe quarters, &c. &C.; lamb, 12c. a 14c
NIu-Cutets, l6c. lsc; fore quarters, &C.; hind
o.arters l2c
PoRK-Fresh pieces lie; sailed do, 1lc hams, l2c.
l3c.; shoulders, 1oc. l2c. sides, lOc; jowls, &c.
1lc.; roasting pigs, 81 % 81 So
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. saasagcs, l6c. per 10; beer
tongues, 76c. soc,; lard, tub, lie per ID.
BUTTER, EGGS &o-0range county butter csc per h. ;
Western, Ice. 2oc. State, 20c 24c.; cheese 1lc
| eggs, fifteen for 25c
PouI1Ry and GAME.--wid pigeons, 81 per doz. fowls
lie. l3c per ID. broilers soc pair; roasting chick
per doz turkeys, l5c Ice per ID tame ducks, 95c
81 SO per pair woodcock Toe per pair geese 81 u 20
| per pair
FIsH-Codfsh, &c. per h.; founders, &c; cells, 12c
porges 7c.; backdsh, &c. l0c per ID; sea bass l0c
habut, l0c. Kennebec salmon, Soc. haddock 6c brook
trout SOC 6Oc.; bueish, 10c. kingdsh 15c; Spanish
mackercl SEC. per ib oysters, Soc 81 per hundred;
CLANS 55c 81 Holsters, &C. per b.; soft shell crabs,
| SIC. n roc per doz.
FRur.-Sour apples, So rs per bb; sweet do, 81 25;
peaches, 81 a SO 90; do for preserving 81 rs 81 30;
water melons, Ice 25c. each musk melons, &c. loc
whorteberries 12c quart; cooking pears 1Sc half
peek Bartlett do 1sc 26c per quartz crab apples &c
| half peck.
Observation-Disclosures potatoes, 81 81 per Dbl Buckeye
do 81 so; Dyckman do 81 so; sweet potatoes, So So
rs per Dbl tomatoes SIC Soc per basket cabbage, &C.
SC. per head; cauliower, 12c Soc per head squash,
&c. a lsc each lettuce, &C. &c. per head; peas l2c a
l5c half peck corn, 12c per doz egg plant &c
loc each Lima beans 12c l5c per quart parsnps, &C.
| per basket; string beans, 12c. 25c per peck.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-09-10
TILE DRY GOODS TRADE.

The following comparative statement Of the imports Of
foreign dry goods at New York for the week and since
January -
For The geek. 1857 1883 1859
Entered at the port. s2os4,43s s2Ol9l34 s2O97 e25
Thrown on market. 1,9l1, ll5 2,14l Ats 1904 724
Since January LIST.
Entered at the port 7s 2se 456 1878 oa2 soo27 .s1e
Thrown on market. rs, 6,973 5O,s64 1893 SS979976
The above table shows but slight variation between
the entries of dry goods at this port for the week ending
today compared with those for the period in 1857
and 1858 Neither are there any important variations in
the amounts thrown upon the market for the same years.
The aggregates for the year since January are largely
in excess of those of 1885, while they do exceed those
for 1857 than about eleven thirteen millions of
dollars The imports for the past week. compared with
those of the two previous weeks, stand as follows
Week ending August 27. Se,s @ Sent o.
Imports .......s2, 81 ,247 s20lo,ooO s2,o97 1926
1t will be from this table that the imports to the
9th inst differ little in from those for the week
ending September 2 while they less by $73 1892 than
they were for the week ending the 9th OF August We
annex tables giving the classification of the goods and
their value
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-09-10

Sinrn Janu1ly $500. o. oZo
Improvement for goods in the Manchester market while
raw cotton in Liverpool heavy. The past week in
this market has been of the most animated and
active OF the season. The Southern trade has
been large Willie the by trade has increased The
Western trade has also assumed larger volume and
while occasionally somewhat irregular In amount gives
indications IN the aggregate Of gradual and steady aug
mentaon, and promises to increase ne season ad-
1t is also conducted sounder principles than
prior to the panic of 1857 Most descriptions of staple
domestic goods have been firmly dealt in, with few ex-
ceptons at sustaining prices. Large amounts Of foreign
goods being sold by auction and attract crowds of
purchasers. Staple foreign goods were held with firm
ness by importers, while descriptions of fancy
articles have accumulated in excess of demand, and
holders wishing to realize have sent them to the auction
rooms where prices have fallen off according to the
abundance scarcity and style of goods offered for sale
shirngs descriptions pressing upon the mar
ket and in cases slight concessions were made
while in other kinds previous prices obtained. Drills
were in active demand for export with sales of China at
blues at 105ac l0Ac. Cotton nannes were in steady
demand and prices firm.
In foreign goods the business fair. Silks of staple
quality including blacks, generally in steady de-
mand and prices firm. British staple and fancy goods
were selling at steady prices. There also fair de
mand for mems wearing goods Cloths and doeskins of
favorte styles doing well, while some other de-
scrptions dragged.
All the leading auction houses have held heavy sales
TINS week. Among the goods offered have been many
lines of fancy silks and ribbons, and of other fancy
foreign goods The sale Of French goods held by Messr
Wmerdings Mount, the 9TH inst, was estimated in
value at Sales Of fancy silks and ribbons were
made freely both Wednesday and Thursday closing
with lower rates for Lyons fancy goods some descr-
tons Of which failed to realise and charges To-day
a sale was made the catalogue of which comprised $40
lots, consisting chiefly of fancy silks and robes, which
went on with fair spirit, and comparatively few lots