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The New York herald., 1862-01-16
C0roners' Inquests.


SUICIDE By sHoonSo.-coroner Nauman held an inquest
on Tuesday night upon the body Of d. Lagrox native
of France aged forty years. who committed suicide at
his boarding house. No. 143 West Ninth street. by shoot
ing himself with pistol Deceased, II appeared, was
teacher Of the French and Spanish languages and lived
IN secluded manner. Recently he had become very
irritable IN consequence Of pecuniary trouble and
was often heard 70 say that everything seemed to 90
against him. He never made any threats to commit
icds, however, and astonished at his
rashness than the lady who kept the house. Very little
was known about deceased but among his effects
G.: Abbott, Rev. Jacob Abbott, HoE Campbell p.
White, Colonel H. n. Van Buren,, and Z. Mas
seras, editor Of tho French Courier. From the
- is believed that deceased fhot himself while looking
~ the mirror. The ball entered his right temple and
must have caused almost instant death. The pistol,
powder nask, &c, were found lying beside him the
size and pattern as the exploded showing that
dsceased douby prepared and that in the st
pistol did not do hs work he could still accomplish his
purpose with the second 1he Jury rendered verdict in
accordance with the foregoing facts .ssc 4.
CMaD nBannD 70 DaAxn-A chId about eighteen
sa4hs old, named william Wilson, was burned 70 dsash
d 1ssday night, ~ In csptAss csscAns nre, at the
residence u MS parents osrnsr Of Eleventh street and
TOR few moments, when be got hold Of burning fluid
lamp and threw u into the stove An explosion imms-
datey followed setting hre 70 the chids clothing and
burning hm TO death the mother could return his
assistance Coroner Collin held inquest upon the body
SUICIDE BY HAsonc.-walter Hawley, a native of Ger
many aged sixty years. committed suicide Tuesday
night by hanging himself Deceased, it appo.-sd, retir.d
suspended himself TO Of the rafters. Coroner Ran
nay was notified to hold an inquest upon the body.
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rally supposed that ever since the Mason and Sli'
dell imbroglio commenced the English and other
foreigners have been sellers Of stocks here.
Among other securities, they are said to
have thrown large amounts Of Erie on
our market. II seems now to be expect
ed that the disappearance Of the war cloud
from the horizon will render them buyers again.
and, ON the strength of this expectation, coupled
with the large earnings of the road S35O,0OO re-
ported increase for December), Erie common rose
and the preferred u to-day, closing firm. All the
various bonded issues the road were likewise firm
and in demand. Among the Western shares the
largest consumptive demand appeared to be for
Galena and Toledo, each of which advanced per
cent. There was good deal of bidding for Michi-
gan Central, Rock Island, &C., and they rose q al
per cent; but the buying in this case seemed to be
chiefly by spectators. Pacific Mail ad-
vanced q per cent. Nothing further is
known with regard to the February divi-
dend; some of the stockholders profess to
have assurances that it will be ten
per cent. Governments rose l per cent to-day.
This is most natural and obvious advance. It is
clear that we are going to have government paper
az the general currency Of the country, and under
these circumstances, government six per cent
stock cannot sell far below par. The whole mar
ket gave evidence to-day Of remarkable strength
and buoyancy. If, as is currently reported, we are
about to witness successful military operations
along the whole line, there .is no doubt but much
higher prices will rule in the course of few days.
The demand for Pacific Mail, Erie, Erie preferred
government skies, and the best of the Western
shares, such as Galena, Chicago, Burlington and
Quincy and Toledo is already more than the market
can supply. The market closed firm, the following
being the last quotations. United States 8's regis
tered, 1881, s0H 9l1; do. 6's, coupon, 1881, slH
a s214; Tennessee 6's, 4s "a; Missouri 6's, 42N
43; Pacific Mail Steamship Company, 99Z Il;
New York Central Raiload, s3A zs; Erie, SO q
Il; Hudson River, SO n; Harlem, 12% l3;
do. preferred, 3lH s2Z; Reading, 81 u;
Michigan Central, 81 =; Michigan Southern and
Northern Indiana. 2la II; do. guaranteed, AZ "a;
Panama, ll211 lls; Illinois Central, 64A q 4;
Galena and Chicago, 50 u; Cleveland and Tole-
do, SO q n; Chicago and Rock Island, IS q u; Chi
cago, Burlington and Quincy, 62 II.
The business of the Sub Treasury was as follows
The New York herald., 1862-01-16
CITY COMMERCIAL REPORT.

r. M.
AsHEs.-Ths market was steady, with sales Of 80 bbls
pots at IS 37h pearls were quiet at % rs.
BRxApsruus-Flour-Thc market heavy and
owing to the nclemency Of the weather and the charac
ter Of tho Araba's news, sales were moderate while
prices for grades fell OF per bbl The rans
actions embraced about 1000 5000 bbs, closing within
The New York herald., 1862-01-16
Police Intelligence.

Police Intelligence.
THE POLICE AMONG THE GAMBLERS AGAIN.
The Second precinct police under of Sergeant
Brackstt, made descent upon the gambling house Of
Patrick Hughes No. II Ann street. yesterday afternoon,
and made quite haul The occupants Of the saloon
indugng game Of faro when tho police entered and
wessorced to surrender everything the way Of cards.
checks, dealing boxes. lay OUT" &c. Hughes en-
dsavorsd TO roll Of small bills which Sergeant
Bracket had his eye ON, but failed. The whole party
were arrested and on being taken TO the Tombs they
gave their names a. Henry Williams, Patrick Hughes
% Earle sfs
Dc Witt Smith, George Doyle and George Allen The lat
Ter proved 70 be deputy sheriff. and the emblem
During the examination John Morrissey made
his appearance In the court and expressed his
pathy for the prisoners The police said that Morrssey
was the real proprietor OF the place. and he close be-
hind them whed they entered the saloon He recognized
the officers a. they wero pushing in and said they had
police discovered the books Of The concern from which il
appeared that the prods OF the establishment for the
month q December amounted q sal54 For the past
allowing evidently that there had been Of bad luck
or that trade exceedingly dull The police that
table ana implements could be dropped 70 the
basement. Tho trick was effected by means Of
: trap trap door. but IN 3 this instance the spring
Connolly held Hughes and Earle to ball. each in the sum
Of to sn.wer but discharged tho remainder of the
good deal Of excitement among the Clancy and many
threats wero made against the police for the part they
played in the game.
AIDING AND ABErTING IN PRIZE FIGHT.
William Clark, native Of England, aged forty years,
and Johnny Roach, Irshman aged thirty two years.
were taken into custody by the Fifth precinct police on
charge Of aiding and abeng in the late prize fight near
Weehawksn, NJ J. The police, y will be remembered,
attended tho hght in person. took cognizance Of ali
the movements Of tho prisoners that there might be
trouble about procuring evidence for con-
victon The prisoners were brought before Judge Nc
unn q the Court Of General Sessions yesterday held
70 bail each in the sum Of $500 70 answer.
The New York herald., 1862-01-16
EXPRESSES.

A BURNHAM's FURNITURE EXPRESS AND PACK
IA. ing establishment la West Eev.nth street. between
fifth aud Sixth avenues Household Furniture boxed aud
shipped 10 all parts Of the world Covered wagons
moving furniture Of families Furniture stored.
The New York herald., 1862-01-16

Leaving to be passed to surplus account. SEQ 1896
A bill has been introduced into the General As
sembly Of Ohio to authorize the banks of the State
to suspend specie payments, which IL is expected
will pass. II provides for removal Of The penalties
attached to suspension, and allows each bank to
pay out the notes Of solvent suspended banks and
government demand notes, and authorizes the re-
ceipt Of both for taxes. As compensation for
the immunities afforded, the banks are to furnish
for their own notes, at premium of not more than
one-half Of one per cent, sight exchange on New
York, payable in coin, sufficient TO pay sem-snnu-
ally the interest on the State debt
The Milwaukee and Prairie du Chen Railway
Company. We understand, viii have surplus of
over 100000, after paying the dividends Of eight
per cent on the first preferred aud seven per cent
on the second preferred, payable on the 22d inst
This road is more than meeting the expectations
Of its projectors. The company is now in a cond.
ton to take its place among the dividend paying
concerns ofthe Stock Exchange. Its first mortgage
bonds are in good demand 49, ex interest, being Of
fered. The first preferred shares are "a IS; the
econd, "a ae5.
The New York herald., 1862-01-16
Meeting OF the New Jersey Legislature.
TRENTON. N. J.. Jan. IA, 1867.


The legislative caucus met This morning.
Tho Senate adjourned without making any nominations
and will meet again three p. NJ Mr.. Crowe refuses
TO 90 any Caucus indicate what he will do. He
has the casting vote.
The House has elected Charles Haight, Of Monmouth,
Speaker Jacob Sharp, Of Warren Clerk: A. NJ Johnston
Of Mercer Assistant Clerk Jno N. Mesker Of Essex En-
crossing Clerk and Charles J. Erickson Of Ocean, Door
keeper.
The senate failed organize to-day Sixteen ballots
were taken for President-Mr Crowell, Of Union,
cciving generally ten votes, those OF the republicans
He could at any time have elected himself by his
The democratic vote divided for the arst
ballots between Mr. Budd OF Norris who received ater-
nately and eight, and Mr.. Reckless, Of Mon
mouth, who received high as four. Mr.. veghte,
OF Somerset, and Mr.. Buckley, OF Passaic, wero
nominated ON the sixth and tenth ballots, but only
ceved each On tho fourteenth ballot the Sc
nate took recess for fifteen minutes, after which two
moro unsuccessful ballots taken.
The House was organized by the election Of Mr..
Haght, Of Monmouth as Speaker Mr. Sharp Of Warren,
s Cork Johnson, Of Mercer assistant Clerk Meeker
Of Essex Engrossing Clerk and Erickson Of Ocean,
Doorkseper.
The New York herald., 1862-01-16
Address to the Rhode Island Soldiers I'm
Burnside's Expedition.


Governor Sprague has issued tho following address to
The Rhode Island soldiers in Burnsdes expedition
To RHODE ISLAND SOLDIERS IN GENERAL BuRxapE's Ex-
PKDYnoN lff
SoLpER-Rhode Island regards with deep interest her
patriotic representatives in the great army OF the nation
She ID proud Of the valor they have already displayed
and Of the good name which everywhere attaches to
them. She points TO them living proof Of her devo
tion and constancy in the Of the country;
fitting illustration Of her integrity and patriotism
10 you who selected to act important part in
to ranspire she sends her hearty what
cheer" and her brief word Of encouragement. We
pleased that TO enter the more active
life for which you have yearned and that many days
have passed away you will have opportunity Of winning
for yourselves and glory for your Commonwealth
We pleased that so many who were neighbors and
freds here to be associated in this enterprise Let
your purpose be to cheer each others hearts and
good resolutions in the hour Of prosperity as well in
the hour Of trial. Cling to your countrys the
shpwrecked mariner cings the last plank when night
and tempest gather about him." Have faith in merci
ful Providence, faith in good purpose, faith in tho
leadtr Of your enterprise and faith in each other. rc
gret that cannot accompany you In the work to
which you called; but assured that you will be
cared for and can safely assure that will be
remembered The heart OF the State will 20 with you,
and many prayers will ascend for your triumph in every
struggle and your safe return TO your hcarthsones In
whatever situation you may be placed Rhode Island will
do all In her power TO promote your well being Sho
sends with this her cheerful goodbye and earnest
Godspeed. WIN. SPRAGUE.
The New York herald., 1862-01-16

NEW YORK CATTLE MARKET.
WEDNESDAY, Jan. Is, 1862.
RECEIPTS.
The total receipts at the various yards during past
The New York herald., 1862-01-16
sTEAnTBOATs.

csTBAMBoAr, IN GOOD RUNNING ORDER FOR SALE
eheapieo tons ias feet long Is feet beam 81 linen
sore Of PRITCHARD A WING corner VI South and Mont
eomery st eets OF of STEPHEN ROBERTS 363 South
The New York herald., 1862-01-16

SPEAK her took her 70 be the Br bark Russia from Sligo
Baik Gauss tBrem) Wleting. Bremen days in ballast
70 master Dec 26 lat 49, lon A. spoke FIR bark Esther
plymouth for New York. 2sth lat 45 Ion a. Br ship Eeano-
Ta hence for Glasgow 9th inst lat 49, Ion S.
Brig Salem qta cafeiro Newcastle 76 days. COAL
to Barclay 4 Livingston
Brig East spstes Buenos Ayres So via st Thomas
Brig Flying Eagle Lord Maanzas days. with sugar &c
to @ 4 j Peters
Brig Annie Geldeyt (Br) Cochran Halifax IA DAYS with
fish, TO ID Dewof
schr Msdad Patt Ward Black River Ja Dec TO- with log
wood, TO Chase.
schr Union (Br Glenn. Prince Edwards Island. 2s days.
with oats, to master
schr Ocean Queen (Br) Cam, Halifax. days. with hsh.
sehr N Glover, Thomas, Camden, 7dsya
Steamer Osprsy. kenney. Providence.
Ship Jacob samler. Young. from London. days, to
Dunham.
SAILED.
Br steamship Asia Queenstown and Liverpool.
Ath-br ships Warbler, and Eastern State, Liverpool;
PARKS YARN (Br Queenstown sourander Ba Liverpool;
neeor London Schiller (Brem) Havsna schrs Cor.
deia' Liverpool; Harmony (Br) Havana.
Wind at sunset Me-
The New York herald., 1862-01-16


The funded debt has been increased during the
year by the issue of that amount of chattel mort
gage bonds in payment for rolling stock. Its net
earnings since July have been applied to the
liquidation Of the floating debt, and it commences
the current year practically without that incum-
braRce on its progress.
The earnings of the Erie Railroad for the month
OF Dccember 1851, were. sos 136 20
Earnings December 1850. 404 1886 80
The directors of the New Jersey Railroad and
Transportation Company have declared their Sc
cond semianns dividend of FIVE per cent, paya-
BILE on the 1st Of February. The accounts of the
company present favorable condition of the road,
especially for year during which the cities on the
line of its route have suffered great reduction in
their business-
The receipts for the year ss9l 500
EArensts.. t4vl WA
Two dividends OF five per cent each IN
cluding the one now declared. 43g $40
The New York herald., 1862-01-16
NEW PUBLICATIONS.
DUBLISHED THIS DAY,
I THE NEW YORK STATE ARMY LIST.

TToTEL JULIAN NO 7S7 BROADWAY, CORNER OF
III Ninth and American first class iestau-
rant Dining Supper Rooms. Families and Club.sup-
Piled Table dIIoe. Dinner at six O'Clock; Sundays ave
The New York herald., 1862-01-16


Payments, including redeemed 6p. notes. 24356 80
balance. ..................... 5,372ll4 81
The Metropolitan Fire Insurance Company will
pay on demand An interest dividend of three and
half per cent the Columbia Fire Insurance Com
pany has declareda cash dividend Of four per cent,
payable to the stockholders on the 18th inst, and
dividend Of fifty per cent on the earned premiums
Of the year 1861, on which certificates will be is.
sued on the 18th of February; the Home
Insurance Company. q semi-annual dividend
of ten per cent, payable on demand; the
Standard Fire Insurance Company, o semi
annual dividend Of five per cent, payable ON de-
msnd; the Fulton Fire Insurance Company,
semi-annun dividend Of seven per cent, payable on
the leth instant; the New jersey Railroad and Trans
portation Company, q seni-annml dividend Of five
per cent, payable February l; the American Fire
Insurance Company, dividend Of fifty per cent on
the earned premiums for the year. and will pay in
terest at the rate Of six per cent per on the
outstanding certificates. soa +.
At meeting of the stockholders Of the Citizens
Gaslight Company, of Brooklyn, held yesterday,
the following directors were chosen:-William P.
Libby. bingham n Nichols. William snenca.
James H. Stebbins, Edward Anthony, John Stew
art and Samuel s. Powell. 5 ~.e
The Board elected the following oficers:-Wil-
liam P. Libby, Presidents James h. Stebbins,
Treasurer; Hervey Warren, Secretary.
The Chicago Tribune of Monday says
New York exchange is still abundant at former
figures, viz,X selling and par buying. as the usual
rates. Gold was not held quite firmly. The buying
price was "a 2K, selling nominal at A. There was not
The New York herald., 1862-01-16

Arr Helena Oct "a bark Concorda Hamilton, Of sH
cruising; no report OF oil.
Spoken, &c.
Ship Aurora Clough Boston Oct 81 for San Fncisco
Dec T. lat 23 10 s, lon SO 10. J
schr Snow squall from Pedeque PEI for NYork, Jan S.
lat a. 66-had lost anchors chains split sails. DC.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1862-01-18
A RccautatIon.

JAMES REDFATH, formerly Of Kansas, an Anti
Slavery man of considerable celebrity, and edi
tor OF the Pine aad Pain, an abolition paper
of the ultra stripe, make The following announce
meni 10 the last number ofthat sheet:
Having become sincerely convinced that
many Of the political doctrines that l have
advocated in my writings are dangerous
aud abhOrrent to the light the murderous
policy, for example, Of melting the slaves
TO insuTection which have urged re.
pea,edly and With terribly mistaken ZEAL
Wish 10 announce here that shall retire
from any participation in The political
management Of this journal, exestiag los
the purpose of rotracting past errors, until
such time as feel that have attained a
clearer and more humane aud more chTstiao
view Of the duties Of freeman to the Ell.
shaved. = repudiatc my war doc.
trines, utterly and forever.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1862-01-18

The Tribune's special from Washington
18th says: Some lime ago Gen, Hooker
asked Geu Mcclellan what hc should do
with so or 60 fugitives slaves who are with
10 his lines at Budd's Ferry. Gen. Nc
Clellan replied with an order directing him
TO inquire in each case whethOr the fugitive
had or had not been employed in the mill
tary service Of the enemy if he had been,
Gen. Hooker should so employ him il no. T,
he should exclude him from his lines, thus
orally iberating him, leaving the final
disposition of the bondmen TO the cival
authorities. 1t is understood that simi.
lar rule will hereafter be applied in every
case occurring within the army of the Poiom'
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1862-01-18

The RESIGNATION or GIN SEIeEL-The
loss of Gen. Seigel is owing TO the fact that
he was placed ia position where be felt
that he could, not consistently with his
selfrespect, remain 10 the service. He is
not an exaeting, or self asserting man. On
the contrary. We have no General 10 the
Department who has borne himself with
more peculiar and graceful modesty than
Seigel but TO be wholly denied that re-
eognitiOn which is clearly bis due-to have
The troops be has raised, expressly for SER
vice under him, taken away and given 10
others, and 10 be placed under officers who
are inferior to him 10 experiece, TO say moth
ing Of ability, touches not only Generals
pride, bot his personal honor"
The government does not decide yet 10
accept the proposed resignation,
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1862-01-18

The CAIRO ExrEpTroE.- The probabilities
of the expedition from Cairo arc thus stated by
a correspondent Of the Chicago Tribune
1t will 60 by land toward Fort Henry, n
rebel institution, mounting some sixty .fours,
about sixty miles up the Tennessee This
point taken, our forces can 60 by land to-
wards and in the rear Of Columbus, or they
can go further up the Tennessee, with gun,
boats, as far as Columbia, destroy the
railroad bridge, and thus cut OF all connect
ion between the rebels at Bowling Green
and Columbia. Memphis and Nashville
will be so far in our hands that the rebels
under Buckner will be cut off from their
natural course Of retreat by the Nashville
road, and II a movement or feint bemsde
upon Memphis, General Bishop Polk will
be compelled to leave bis two hundred
guns in position, and travel down The
Mississippi Our troops would thus accom-
pllsh all that is desirable, without the great
loss Of life that must ensue If Columbus be
attacked from the Mississippi
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BIue Times Dirie.
From the Mobile Register aud Advertiser. Dec.

From the Mobile Register aud Advertiser. Dec. 81.
1t seems 10 be the popular Impression
we see it in mems faces when VIC do not
hear it in their words--lhat the military
affairs Of the Confcdcrncy arc not very
cheering just now We mas chiefly account
for this tone Of feeling 10y tho factthat some
time has elapsed since our arms achieved
any success Of moment. 1hGs victories
seem, at the FIRST glance, TO be as much the
cause MS the consequence OF patriotism. -
But because when our arms arc glorious
with triumph, our patriotism elfUlges, and
we swear most enthusiastically by the Stars
and Bars one man must not iufer from the
quieinde aud cherries aspect Of another
that his patriotic confidence Is less fixed
and earnest than if he were hurrabing over
fresh success Of arms.
The affair Of DrauesvilIe contributed its
mite to the depression Of public spirit. We
are so unused TO adversely that anything
whichis not a brilliant success seems defeat,
Then the invading enemy slew Col. Terry,
as noble and brave man as wears the Con
federate uniform, at the pass OF Green
River. They have crossed that river,
which many thought would be their Styx,
and are advancing 10 force. In Missouri
too, our banner seems to trail for the
telegraph tells us Price is in full retreat
Thus the enemy seem TO be progressing
along our northern frontier, while all around
US he lords it on our coasts, orgapizes hi
expeditions on our SOIL and threatens NJ
with further invasion, These are the poinl
Of the situation.
a lull, apause, suspense exists, preceded
by minor events, which cause feeling 0
apprehension more than Of confidence as Il
the future.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1862-01-18
WORK AHEAD.

The tiue for work, seems at length TO
have arrived. The people have waited
long patiently for Che preparation 10 pass.
The Inherent stsadfaslness Of our people has
been web shown 10 the resoluts spirit with
which for months past, they have curbed
the hot impatieBee far ae'ion. closed It's
eyss to the weary delays and suffered the
vail Of Secresy to be interposed between
itself and the object Of its most ardent aDx.
issy.
Last week came the word "fOrssrd r
Bnruside's expedition, the Key Stone O
The arch Of invasion. sailed quietly from
Annapolis. This week the vast bodies o
troops concentrated at Cairo, embarked
and set forth on their pcrilous passage
down The Mississippi, Az Washington
''slI Is quiet along the Pofomac," SO far al
the telegraph chooses TO tell us, but there Il
private intimosion fiat while the eenteI
remains fast 10 the in,rencLments, the tvt
wings Of that vast body are making advan
cas.
Esidehily she time ios ths grand coils
ion Is near, though not yet actually upon
Us. Bnt a week cannot pass without Gght-
inglh Hsaiueky and probably on the Up
per Potomac, inthe region Of Romney-
We begin really 10 Incline 10 the opinion
that the fsal work Of war has begun. aud
that before apoiher week shall have passed
We shall bare soneshins cf sslirFing nature
10 record, which will give assurance TO the
Hallop that progress and design have some
thing 10 a. With TIE Affairs of the conniry.
A new Military Department has just
hesn 'opa,Ilpiod'~lbe bopaTlmsBt or Key
West. consisting a. Tefinssn and Port
TeyloF u wiz be under command ol
Brig Gen Bremen.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1862-01-18

TnE news comes 10 as that New Orleans is
showing symptoms Of retehing at the secession
medicine which she took so foolishIy when
Louisiana was in perfect health and prosperity,
with the Union using her surguar and paying
her millions on its protection. We'll, let her
newspapers groun and curse "Jelf. Davis"-
they are just Os ready as he to try to leap into
secession, and deserve 20 commiseration, for
they know better.