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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1863-08-06
FINANCIAL AND CONNER CtAL.
WEDNESDAY, August SEP.


The approach Of the holiday rather checked
business to-day, and led many people to close up
operations. Money was in good demand, and the
rate was rather than s per cent. Toward the
close of business hours, however, the Offering at
again in excess of the demand. Money is pour
ing into New York from all parts of the. country,
the Stock Exchange being the only place where q
man can make his money earn or 6 per cent per
annum. and still retain the control of it, First
class mercantile paper sells at 51a per cent.
Gold continues inactive; transactions are now
very limited, and there appears to be little specu-
lation in it, either for the rise for the fall This
morning the price was 1879 u; in the afternoon
it sold at 1878 Exchange continues dull at ii0st
a Az. The demand for bills from the trade is
very light: importers generally expect to buy at
considerably lower rates when Charleston falls.
The stock market was steady this morning, with
some rreguarity in the movement. The favortes
Of the day were Harlem, which advanced IL per
cent, ana Galena, which was strong at an advance
of "a. The rest of the market was steady after
fluctuations, at the prices of yesterday after
noon. Erie sold as high as 1914 and as low as
1857; Southern old rose to o. and fell back to
9l1s; Illinois rose Il per cent; Reading rose Il,
then fell back 4; Pittsburg rose Il, and fell back
as much. Governments were very strong at
fractional advance. State stocks were steady;
bonds neglected, usual OF late. At the close Of
the session the sellers for time outnumbered tho
buyers, and concession of Ka% per cent was
made all round to effect sales A good many ope-
rators appeared to be closing their accounts, with
a view TO spending the holiday in the country. AZ
the one p. M. call the market was steady, and ct
the close rather strong. In the afternoon Harlem
was better, with good demand. The rest of the
market was steady, with rather strong tendency.
The following were the closing quotations of tho
day.
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The monthly meeting OF the Chamber Of Commercs TOOK
place yesterday TIE Chairman announced vacancy in
the Committee Arbitration tho term Of s. n Cnitteu
don having expired. lie reelected The resignation
Of X B. Ferguson was announced and accepted.
The SECRETARY informed tho Board that the secretary Of
tho Navy had replied 10 the memorial forwarded 10 MIN
by the Chamber asking that fast vessels he nut on the
track OF tho rebel pirates 10 hunt them down Tho fol-
ing Is the Secretary q the Nays reply =
NAVY DEPARTMENT, August 1 Is63.
sI have the honor 10 acknowledge the recept Of the
memorial OF the Chamber Of Commerce o the STATE AZ
New York transmitted 20 me With your letter Of Tho .3d
ult and IN reply that have hon taken
TO protect commerce. and steamers have already besa
distrbuted over the tracks indicated In the memorial
Very RESPECTFULLY, GIDEON wErIES,
s. J. A. SrrvYss Esq, Secretary. Nc. &c.
The PRECEDENT announced that 80 bad received from n
Committee International Relief beautifully epxrosssd
testimonial 20 the Captain ~ The George Grsod cent 10
him by n committee n the citizens of Nanthsster
Mr. kioorocon gave notice that be vo.la on n sutuve
occasion move that the Ch9mber ~ Cnnercc cousiss
the exrcdcecy cousrucipg ship canal 70 tho Wcss
by way of tho Chsmbiy and Champaign canais This
would throw the whole commerce e The Mortgages, ana
Canada through The state Of Now YORK lie had sscn
Governor seymour The subject and nc aireted min
70 60 90 with The subject nc had no U'oicn TO make
The CraW,ux sisted thrt xr. rle,ehcr, a former re
preventative IN May, wr In the city snd WISHED 10
addlr.s the Chamber tho ccpdton 20 our trads with
Brazil. A committee NJ pointed 10 hear Afs view
and rerort II nrxt meeting.
!, No ir,hsr busnsss somius W. she Chamber d,
'fhrned. - - - y 70
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Tho following letter from Rev. y s Rising Of our
New Workers on the Pacific coast. has such sycry
ring Of liberay patriotism and pety that take plea
sure In laying It before our readers
VIRGINIA, Nevada Territory, July Is, 1868.
JAS N. BaovS, ESQ., Treasurer of New York Committee
OF United States Christian Commission, so wall street
New York city
Enclosed please dnd Wells Fargo Co.'s receipt for
silver bar, shipped 10 your address, and valued nj
eighteen hundred aud three dollars and thirty four ceus
This bar you viii be good enough TO present 10 tho New
York committee contribution from Nevada Territory
~ aid the United states Christian Commission IN It's holy
work. Receive u ~ slight token of unwavering
patriotism, q HEARTFELT gratitude 20 tho Ciycr Of all
victory and o. our Christian sympathy with.y Efforts
10 bless sof sacrificing army and navy. We send II
with the prayer that its grain Of silver may be
Of relief TO the bodies and OF salvation the souls
ofo heroic soldiers aud sailors. You're f,lthaliy,
ANkIfN pfsfNr
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POlfce InrellIwcnce.

ROBBERY or JEwErRy-Two lads, named Henry Randy
and Dennis Hartt charged with stealing gold
watch and other articles of ewelry valued Mt S43 from
William f. Berran of No 222 West Forty seventh street.
portion OF the stolen property Was found in ther
possession The magistrate committed the boys for trial.
RoRaSc NEaRoEs.-.ames Stanley. his wife Anne and
Frank R. Stanley, together with man named James
Cassidy taken into custody charge Of attacking
the negro quarters in Twenty eighth street Seventh
avenue. during the july riots and stealing therefrom
several articles OF household furniture Young STANLEY
confessed his guilt and implicated The rest OF the prison.
Justice Quackenbush committed the prisoners fos
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proclamation Of the mayor OF BROOKLYN.
Obituary..


II becomes melancholy duty to the death
Of another old resident OF this city The venerable Abra
ham Rkcr Lawrence expired at hts residence in this city
last Monday in the eighty year OF his age.
The deceased gentleman figured quite prominently in
this city member Of The democratic party. having
held tho Office of Alderman OF the Eighth ward Ap-
pser Of Impotatons of the Port and other important
positions He was descended from or tho best
families OF Che English gentry, and connected with
many the most respectable families of metropoli
tan society. He graduate ot Columbia. In l70T
he the Office Of Lieutenant Governor Bvoome and
In 1928 he OF q committee with John Mason,
Washington Irving and G. Coster to obtain relief from
Congress from the penalties of the i'm ortation act
He likewise at ne period held the honorable position Of
President OF the Harlem Railroad Company.
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bly, n revoutionize the whole country Eeepng the IRE
siien shat up hrs capital. which event rear ne WI
be unable TO sustain himself long.
should President narrcs siccumo tenrai america VII
retrograde quarter 81 century. salvador VIII ag am De
in the hnds Of tie priests. when farewell 10 az pro-
gress certainly abest man in Central America
and the republic has advanced during his administration
iii material prosperity wonderful degree. His fall
wiz 10 regretted by every disinterestod man IN the
country.
Everything is quiet in Nicaragua hear that Presi-
Martinez when he heard Of the defeat the ondu
ranians recalled his army of INVASION that its labors
might be made available in cotton planting Certainly
most wise proceeding.
From Grille there is whatever. The SUBJ
scrptons for the hospitas Mexico continue satis-
fnctory. The surrender OF Puebla caused a great
excitement and the press is bitter upon European
governments generally. The question with Bolivia MI
corning the gaho deposits a the si!lones is stan unset
tied Chile determined to hold possession OF them at
Al naza ds and as she has several war suppose
Bolivia must acquesce.
From Peru the is scant Subscriptions to the
nospa .una N Mexico continue to pour in and already
amount to considerable sum.
10 consequence OF decree passed by the government
PROBABLE that large number OF the kidnapped Poly
nesians VIII be returned TO their homes.
Inc commissioners for the settlement OF American
caims-Messrs Squer and Macke-had arrived and boon
PRESIDENT who will act President until the expiration
or the term OF General San Ramon arrived Panama
from Europe and sailed on the Gath for Peru 10 the Eng
lish steamer.
settlement OF the difficulties between Peru and Bra
I'll in regard to the navigation OF the Amazon been
made All goods detained OF Para consequence OF the
former disagreement TO be transported Nauva
Brazilian vessels arriving at the ports Of the republic
to be cordially received.
In Panama thore absolutely nothing OF interest TO
communicate.
From Mexico hear nothing. Il is rumored that the
French are on their way to Acapulco.
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NATIONAL THANKSGIVING.
ProrIamatl0ns Of the President, the Govern
or Of New York and the Mayor
OF This City.


United states.
has pleased Almighty Gcd 10 boarkcn TO the suppca.
lions and prayers Of afflicted people voucusae
to the army and navy of the UnLed States the land
and the sea, victories signal and elective
furnish reasonable grounds for augmented confidence
the Union Of these states will be maintained their coust
tuition preserved and their and perty perma
nenty preserved.
But these victories have been accorded not without sac
rhce OF life limb and liberty incurred by brave patriotic
and loyal citizens. Domestic affection every part or
the follows the train Of these fearful bereaye
IL meet and right TO recognize aud confess the
presence OF the Almighty Father and the power His
hand equally 10 these triumphs and those SORROWS.
Now, therefore. be II known that do set apart
Thursday the sixth day Of August next be observed
day Of national Thanksgiving praise and prayer and
invite the people OF the United States assemble on
that occasion their customary places OF worshp
the homage due " the divine Majesty for the wonderful
things has done In the nations behalf invoke the
influence OF his Holy Spirit TO subdue the anger which has
produced long sustained needless cruel re.
beon change the hearts OF the insurgents TO guide
the counsels OF the with wisdom adequate
great national emergency, and 10 with tender
and consolation throughout the length and breadth
OF land all those who through the vicisstudcs OF
marches voyages battles and segcs have been brought
" suffer In mind, body estate and family, lead the
whole nation through paths OF repentance submission
10 the Divine VIII back to tho perfect enjoyment Of Union
and fraterpal peace.
In witness whereof have hcrsunto sct nv hand and
caused the seal Of the United States TO be affixed.
Done at the city OF Washington, this fifteenth day n
July In the year u Lord thousand eight hundred
and sixty three, and Of the pdepcndence United
ABRAHAM LINCOLN.
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FNI1INUNk NuGtf ., ISNJ
Flour declining: Ohio extra and Howard street snpsr
fine 80. Wheat dull white, ~ rs 81 50; red, 81 80
81 80. Corn dun white, SEC Whisscy arm at Is Lc
HIIApgrHts, August 8, 1893
Flour dull. demand limited cycaps for ircsh ground
which and wanted Wheat dull. 1irne old rod
scarce at 81 30 81 40 torn In demand ut 1sc Oats
dull. new at sc. Coo. whiskey dull at s7c.
Buwato. August 5-1pM
F1ear quiet. Wheat in moderate demand salce 8 600
bushels No. Milwaukee club 1T 81 % 900 bushels No
do IL n. Corn opened 6rm, but iced quiet: sairs
al 900 bushels at 5ic. Oats ard other grams quiet
whiskey dull: sales. Canal fre.shs Arm q; II Se 0
lec on corn and 13Ac. lac. % wh-ct 70 New yok
Imports-s 600 bhls -Four co 90 bushss whest, 900
bushels Exportsl 900 bbs. iour 1900 bushels
wheat i2s 900 bushels corn, 5000 bushels oats, $500
bsshes rye. f4.t .-s II - $50
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When the Tax bill named in the Legislature last
winter it was estimated that IL would produce about
a 900 OO0 as the license OF the city amounted
10 four hundred and thirty odd thousand doa IL will
be that city pays nearly fourth Of the
the whole State In former years eleventh con
sdcrcd very high proportion for her to bear but
'sgood old mother has taken OF far and she
IL In need II funds, have doubt that the bills
will DO paid promptly and cheerfully.
The real estate assessment Ia nearly equally divided
between the three DISTRICTS but Q large majority Of
the business live cup town." the property list In the
rst district much smaller than in either Of the Others
Profits In which the In two wards chiefly
consists, have amounted 10 comparatively small sum IN
the lower ward.
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The Illinois Central is doing the greatest variety
Of business CT any road in America. A large leo
trade has sprung up between the Upper Mississippi
and Carlo, where ice warehouses are established
for supplying The river towns The daily shipments
are two and three hundred TONS within ninety
days the company has carried upwards OF thirty
thousand tons. The high price Of tobacco also
has led to very wide planting o. this staple
in Southern illinois, aud this year Southern
Illinois will lead Maryland or Virginia IN
this culture Two thousand tons of tobac-
co, OF the last crop, were shipped from
n single station, and II Ia reported that tho
tobacco crop Of Southern Illinois already exceeds
double the value of all the grain crops formerly
harvested In that section. This month will insure
Tho rapid sale and settlement of tho compsny's
lands in Southern Illinois. II seems now estsb-
lished that the land sinking fund win not only
redeem the bonds, but win Also leave o very
handsome margin for the shares. Tho original
prospectus Of this asGfaxNvas pat Toward in
1863. and before the roxd was built the shares
touched forty premium. Now that he eouRsaa
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As Richmond longer In estate of SIEGE" We
perceive good for requiring all the stores to be
closed after three O'Clock In the afternoon The daily
drills the local troops should be continued, and alb
sentecs who o net furnish sufficient excuse should be
AFTER perhaps, subjected to some form OF dsci
pine but business men, who exempt from military
duty should be allowed for the public convenience, to
keep their stores Open " II Ia their pleasure to do 30
(From the Richmond Enquirer, August IL
We are requested state that the City Post Oicc
I'll further notice. will be closed every Thursday half
past r. NJ. and Friday at halfpast live =. NJ This
change made necessary enable the employees or the
Office to perform their military duties, commencing at
the above hours.
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Dodging the First Co-scriylion.

remarked when the call made for conscripts
up the age OF forty, that there very large
ber Of persons just forty OF these, strange
say, spruce and handsome bachelors and widowers.
whom nobody would have dared, Few months before 70
call thirty Now that the call 10 extended forty
ave. there many who rejoice IN the ripenng aspect
,fssIy hair and just turned forty six Al this rate
Ola ago viii overtake this class Of population
Rsally senps fu0f.
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be beuntiful supply Of wheat for home and army
sumption.
We are mot disposed 70 cpuntenance croakipg and yet
believe that generous mother earth will bring forth OF
her abundance for There IL still time
be improved In filling the soil and raising provision
crops, and i should be improved the weather 10 I'M
favorable for the crops least proptous forage
II behooves the planter therefore, get all the supplies
OF this kind possible for the benefit OF his Keep
them IN good order aud even the grain is little short
there may be beef In plenty and Of the best quality
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PersOual TutelIfgeUc

The University OF Pennsylvania, at its recent com
menccment conferred tho degree Of Doctor Of Divinity
upon the Rev Henry f. Montgomery Of the Church
OF the Incarnation OF this city.
Miss Dickinson. Rumsey. the lion banoist Dan Rice
and Their celebrities, exhibition at New Haven
during Yale College commencement.
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DEsRE TO TAKE TIE OATH AMP ENIEr.--1hc Sc. Louis
Unin saysWe credbly informed that three fonrths
OF the prisoners brought from vcsburg expressed
anxiety TO the oath OF allegiance and large portion
wanted ens In the service OF the United States En-
ls'ments or This class could not be allowed, except by
special permit Of the Secretary OF War.
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Intensive Counterfeiting OF Rebel Notes.
lE'rQm the Richmond Ennuirer- Iulx

From The Richmond Enquirer, July 20.
We hear that recently OF the vessels engaged In
running the block ado between Charleston and Nassau
brought through small box package. addressed TO
arm 10 Macon, Ca, TO the OF commission house In
Charleston ny means the nature Of the contents
WAS ssccrtained suspected. whom was opened and
found be some $4,000 q counterfeit Confederate
notes. We have seen one bill OF this lot. Il counter
felt $40 OF the Duncan plate By far the host az.
scuted and most dangerous counterfe ever saw We
would give the points OF difference prefer not 20 do
co. thinking u best for the public good We say this
however do not take any Of the Duncan plate sos
uness you know them 10 be genuine, get them from
man whom ron know TO be reliable and responsible.
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Proclamat ion by Horatio Seymour. Gov
srnor or me STATE OF New York.

Whereas the President OF the United States has set
apart Thursday the 9th day Of August 20 be observed
day Of national thanksgiving praise for the great
victories recently gained by our armies aud naves:
Horatlo Seymour, Governor OF New York do hereby
quest The people OF this State to observe that day the
and for the purpose recommended BY the Chief
Magistrate q this Union.
Humhly acknowledging our dependence upon Almighty
God let assemble respective places Of public
ship and with heartfelt gratitude thank Him for
opa successes Let Us pour forth fervcnt prayers for His
blessings upon those who have pcriIed their lives
desperate conflicts uphold the constitution Of
try and maintain that Union II theeo states which Ia
essential the peace and happiness o. re pie In tho
midst OF rejoicing, let ms remember those whose
homes have been made desonte BY the rnvagcs 81 war
Let US oi up our petitions that our people may he an
our rulers may be endowed with wisdom 70 put down
rebeon TO uphold the liberties and rights of people
restore the blessings 81 peace order and prosperity
to afflicted country.
In witness whereof nave hereunto set my nans ami
the privy seal of tho State al the city OF Albany
this sh,rd day OF August the year Of Lord 1883
H0RATIo SEYMOUR.
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.
lecture at the Bethel meeting house, Union Hill. to-
morrow forenoon Is announced The subject is .'The
Northern States Of America the most likely location Of the
Lake OF Fire and birthstone, In which the Beast andthe
False Prophet will be tormened" The lecturer will
have the preudces OF his audience on his sde
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FROM the richmond wing, July 10
The books Of the Commissioners OF the Revenue for
different districts Ia this city show the follow ing amount
to be paid into the State Treasury the property
holders and other citizens OF Richmond
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Pressing Horses for Lees Army.

Government officials bmsily engaged yesterday
pressing horses for artillery service in General Ices
army. The pressure general, excmpting only the
the employ Of the and those
belonging countrymen great doal OF Inconvenience
will result to the community from this mlitary ncces
sy" but it should be chceriu!ly acquesced IN, as the
demand would not be made unless II was imperative.
Country pcople need have hesitation In coming TO town
with supplies, as they are excepted from the rule
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over one thousand passports were issued yesterday
from the Passport Oco IN this city. The mum.
Der OF applicants occasosed by an order annullns
tbs powers Of the passport official In Manchester and
ties residing there and doing business this side will
hereafter obtain their passports from the Richmond au
thorities.
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High Price or Gold.

ATLANTA, July 2i.-Gold sold at auction here to-day
at el1 Is Sl2 II for 81 bank notes at 80 30 80 90
for n.
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The Yankee prisoners in Richmond number fsur
thousand three hundred &C which number three Thousand
three hundred are at the Belle Isle encampment
several thousand wore scot portbvard Inst week Very
few additional prisoners received yesterday from
All SOURCES The Central train brought none Tor wonder
Tho Gettysburg fountain ~ 'plue bellies has about run
dry.
IN oonnertnu with tho refusal VI the Yankees 10 rcspeo
the cartel cf exchsnse The number IN custody now
IA Eve hundred aid twenty three, OH comm ~ joned
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PrOcla ALTON by Mayor Opkdye.
Abe President OF the United States has apart Thurs
day 9th inst, day OF national Thanksgiving and
prAse " Sod for the sesisobdkse,ories which 10 has
rieascd Him y veuchsaic toll Hnel arms
believing NV 0ythe sacrcd dntyVls AL who truly love
their contry and IT, free institutions 70 uAt0 = ue1
scxnow Judgment Of shh signal mAafesaiioa n DIVINE