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EcoND BOARD.
CITY COMMERCIAL REPORT.

THURSDAY, July ZS-b 7. M.
AsHEs.-Recepts 246 packages The market was
quiet and hear of Gales Of only rs casks at 81 so
81 rs for pots, and SIS for pearls.
observation-disclosures, 10, 4o3 bbs -four, $50 do,
and 1,ole bags corn meal, s3,9a7 bushels wheat,
S. 1913 do corn 76o41 do oats, $50 do malt The flour
market was depressed by the fall OF god and with only
a limited demand, prices declined 10c. 15c. per DOL
There shipping demand, and the moderate trans
actions reported we're confined almost exclusively 70 ,no
local trade There taken for coastwise snip
ment however, though the great bulk Of the SAFES were
for the city trade. The sales were oooo Dds,
70 which we conform our quotations Canada
flour was dull and heavy, and prices favored the
buyer to the extent Of &C. 10c per Dbl me sales were
-four was in sympathy with other kinds and prices may
be written fully 1Oc lower with sales Of 600 bills Rye
~ m sai. aa,aana hut rriccs favored tho buyer The
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WILL or THE LATE EDWARD Hbrr Romssov.
that by the will Of the late Edward Mott Rob
New York, $4,000 IL givn 10 the town al
Kingston r. l., where the.estator spent his ear
$4,000 TO Mr. Barring, hifconndential clerk: a.
Abner H. Davis, formerly Of this city, and iai
years in the employ Il Me deceased; and 81, OOl
i. watson formerly Of this city, a clerk. To h
ter-an only child-is gNen 81 200, 600; and the
der OF his property is raced In the hands OF his
tors, as trustees, for thebeneGt Of his daughter
executors OF the will are Inward B. Mandell, Of this
and Mr. Darling and AbneH Davis. Of New York
amount left by the deceasl is yariously cstimatct>
two and half millions toix millions OF dollars :.
Rsdfyrd Merc,p7. June "a = !.
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RAILROAD AccrpESr-The Montreal express 4
the North, on the Rutland and Burlington wi
was thrown from the track Tuesday morning
above Dummerstown, VT, and the sleeping ca
passenger car rolled down an embanknent OF
into the Connecticut river, instantly killing oK,i
tally injuring another and more or loss injuri
Others The disaster was caused by the rain
ing the track. The person killed was soldi,
Kellogg, OF the Eighth Vermont regiment.
those injured were Miss Helen NJ. watr6us. OF N
Albert Roswalt, of the Tenth Vermont; 8. r. 1
OF Montreal; ]. c. Phelps, Of the firm Of Phelr
-four dealers Of Springfield, and Dr.. Q. s picrso
V.s.tr =
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TREASURY DEPARTMENT, J
OFrruE OF INTERNAL REVENUE, =
tyloutUftrou Anrtl oi 1Sck 1

TREASURY DEPARTMENT
ORION or INTERNAL REVENUE,
WASHINGTON, April "a, 1865
Sm-1n reply to yours OF tho 14th inst That all brok
crs and bankers doing the business OF brokers' held
10 be liable TO tax sales of their stocks bonds
&c, &c, as well as upon those belonging to others.
Very respectfully,
T. A. ROLLINS, Deputy Commissioner
The Bank Of the Commonwealth and the Second Ma.
tona Bank have declared semi annual dividends Of Ave
per cent
The interest coupons due LIST proximo on the sacra-
mento Valley Railroad bonds and Freoport Railroad
bonds, OF California will be paid in gold by George L NJ
Davis
The July coupon bonds Of Belmont county, Musk
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Exports of Specie from Ne~ Imports Of Specie into
York York
Excess Of cxp'sSl64, 764,17

Excess Of cxpsSl6 764,1A
Cash gold has been little more abundant day,
owing partly the issue Of checks for the interest
registered bonds payable Saturday at the SubTrea-
snry The difference between cash and regular in the
Gold Room generally u, but the common borrowing
rate on the street was u per cent per day.
The opening quotation for gold was 1881, after which
II declined to 1885, ard at halfpas three NJ to
1891; then receded fraction, and at halfpast FIVE
stood at 1887.
Foreign exchange has been depressed, and bankers
sterling, at sixty days, has been sold at 100 ~ and
mercantile bills about one per cent below this rate.
Money continues abundant, at az per cent on call
TO first class borrowers; is, however, paid in some
instances upon miscellaneous collateras. The discount
line is dull, at former rates.
Mr. H. H. Van Dyck has accepted the position OF Sub.
Treasurer and will assume the duties Of his Office the
LIST proximo.
The business at the sub.Treasury to-day was as fol-.
lows
Receipts TOT customs.
Total receipts $40, o50
PaymcntS II ., zoo oss
Balance. 40 wv oso
Subscriptions 10 government loan. 1I2CO0
The Internal Revenue Department has decided fol-
lows with regard to the liability OF brokers to pay the
tax on sales of gold and stocks made on their own &C.
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The receipts and shipments Of -four and grain at Chi
cago from January TO June IT, for four years. were-
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The Internal Revenue Department has decided as fol.
lows with regard to the liability Of brokers to pay the
tax on sales Of gold and stocks made their own &C.
COUNT
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The shipments Of -four and grain from the ports Of
Chicago Milwaukee Toledo tho week ending June
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The Rebel Version.

epeeial Dispatch to The n. Y. Tribune
WASHINGTON Wednesday, March %. 1865.
The Richmond Enquirer Of the 9th inst. con-
tains special dispatch dated Petersburg, March IS
which says:
Gems Bushrod johnson and Gordon stormed the
enemys breasworks left this morning and drove
the enemy mile capturing his works and 800 pris
opers including Gen. Mclaughlin and other officers.
The tight terrific. and the loss both sides heavy
Rig 5en Terry badly wounded during the engage
ocn. fhe enemy massed his artillery heavily IN the
egADorhooc OF the captured fort and was thus enabled
IlI such terrible enfladng fire upon our ranks as
~ our troops to fall back TO their original posi-
rhe Yankee Msjor.Gon. Warren Is supposed 10
- 81.
qquirer says. In its news column:
liet which has rcigned all along our lines FOR
q me past was broken on Saturday. Thcn onr
4 Inder Generals johnson and Gordon success.
,acked the enemy our left, In the vicinity OF
omattOx, driving him mile, capturing two
works one or more heavy forts aud about hve
al prisoners including Gen. Mclaughn ana
& bsI Ulcers. The fighting is described as ieTrho
g NE loss on both sides Ia supposed TO have been very
B~s' Our troops, however. subsequently aDaDaoned
are .ured works the position Of the enemy enabling
L. :" oour heavy enfladng ire into our ranks The
scp Of troops highly commended by the gen
of ouicers The gallant Gen Terry we regret to an
%" wGs badly wounded during the engagement
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Our Losses.
WASHINGTON, Wednesday. Mar,

WASHINGTON. Wednesday March 9. ls65.
Information from City Point, dated ycster-
day says that the losses in the NInth Corps much
larger than heretofore reported. The First Division
have in hospital Ito wounded, and 80 are known TO
have been killed. In the Third Division Hospital there
are l66 wounded and about % killed. The Second
Division were not engaged but in their hospital they
have 100 wounded.
Picket firing was kept up all last night, yesterday
and the day before. The killed both sides were ex
changed the enemy showing more courtesy than here
tofore.
Another OF the defenders Of the Confederacy has just
come in lie is eighteen years old, but looks several
years younger being dwarf about three and half
feet high, and slender in form. His father is reported
to be wealthy man. He says he enlisted to be sent to
the front SO he could escape and thus get something to
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The MAcKAY FUSD.-John W. Simon

The MAcKAY FUND.-John w. Simohs
delivers lecture this evening at Cooper Institute be-
fore the Masonic Mission in aid Of the "Maciay
Fund" Dr. A. G. Mackay is and has been during the
war resident of Charleston, S. c. where, at the be-
ginning Of the Rebellion. he was In enjoyment Of an
ample fortune the whole Of which has been distributed
In one way and another 10 his suffering brethren
among the Masonic fraternity at the South. Dr.
Mactay Is in poverty As soon as communication with
Charleston was opened his situation was made known
10 the brethren OF the Masonic Order in the NORTH and
movement is on foot among them to raise fund with
which TO make rte good comfortable II IL In aid
Of this fund which the proceeds CO. that tue lecture
Of Mr.. Sinons ~ might " given.
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THE PASSPORT SYSTEM.
Important Order Prom Gen. Peck.
DEPARTMENT OF THE EAST.

HEADQUARTERS y.GRN. PECK,
No. 81 Bleecker.st.. New York, March %, ls65.
CIRcULAR.--I. The undersigned has been d.
rected BY Major General Dix. commanding the Depart
men of the East to execute the orders Of the President
prohibiting travellers from entering the United States
from foreign countries by sea without Passports
H. The attention Of all is called to said orders, and to
General Orders No. :. Of January e. 1865 from Head
quarters Of the Department OF the East.
Ill In accordance with instructions from the State
and War Departments. the masters and owners Of
steamers and passenger vessels notified that no
vessels will be allowed TO discharge hereafter bringing
passengers without passports duly Cised. This does
not apply to ordinary emigrants.
The masters Of such steamers and passenger vessels
must themselves that all their passengers embark
ing at foreign port for this country furnished with
passports duly rised penalty Of detention both Of
passengers and cargo on arrival.
JOHN j. PECK, Major-General.
Official; Jas. j. Mcvay. Lieut. and A. ID. e.
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positions well fortified. The

for short time in strong positions well fortified The
country is very rich and supplies are very abundant
Cen Sherman came through from Goldsborough 70
Eewbern yesterday in four hours on his way to Fortress
Monroe. When he comes back, which viii be before
the enemy miss him, Gov Vance and jeff Davis WIZ
ascertain what kind Of peace they arc to have.
The trains are running through from Newbern TO
GoldsborousA
Sherman's mn. who consider him the greatest man
in the world say that they intend to have the honor OF
taking Richmond themselves. There was mover an
army so proud Of their leader or so happy and conf
dent Terys and Schofed's men claim that they arc
also members Of ShermaLs grand army, and that the
armies Of England and France combined would be
powerless against them. The chief topic Of
ton in Sherman's army is in regard to foreign war.
The Rebel prisoners all say that their armies equally
DESTROYS Of such an event as are our armies. They
readily shake hands and cheer each other over this
mode Of settling their grievances. They have 1t all
planned out that Sherman and Lee to lead the two
armies, with Grant for their Leutenant.Generai.
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Important Statements.

MpREHEAD CITY. N C., March 70, 1868.
The member of the North Carolina Leglsla-
turc from Pasquotank County Mr. Grundy, has Just
reached bis home from Raleigh, for the purpose OF
taking the oath OF allegiance to the United States lie
saws that Johnstons forces all told will not number
more than one half OF Sbermans army, and that the
combined armies Of Lee and Johnston will not out
number the Joint armies Of Sherman and Schofeld
He also states that the present Legislature Of this
State openly admit that there Is possible hope for the
10 succeed and that they have met under
Rebel auspices for the last time. He thinks that If
Johnston makes stand it will be at Roesville. six miles
northeast Of Raleigh that place. though it does not
cover Raleigh. is position Of great natural
arength. The people from all sections
d North Carolinx were bringing great
essure to bear upon the State authorities in favor Of
Immediate submission and return TO the Union, which
majority Of the Legislature assent to- IfGov Vance
.an be brought over. who now manifests disposition
70 YIELD Raleigh is to be surrendered BY him to Sher
man with this understanding. Mr.. Grundy says the
Legislature and the people are reconcied to the sban.
onment Of Slavery and that the first act oftte Legs
ture will be to ratfy the Constitutional Amendment
abolishing that institution The proposition Of Lee and
Davis TO arm the slaves, thereby demorazng them and
making them a dangerous element, has made Slavery
odous to its former supporters who generally concede
that they must be made free in order to be made sol
diers. ....
1t now appears that the Rebel Presd ent 10 endeavor
ing to obtain peace through the State authorities Of
North Carolina. A general pardon and restoration Of
property by President Lincoln is the offset Davis
qures for the abandonment Of Slavery. On these
ditions he is willing to unite with the North in foreign
war un der one flag -.l ..-.a
TAs Raleigh IN. C) Standard ntmates that terms will
be offered which both parties can ccept with honor.
which will bring them under flag in foreign war
Of conquest aycngng the Joint injuries both parties
have received.
Most of SheyInans men are each n possession Of
captured horse, which makes this material very cheap
st Goldsborosgh where this great u now resting
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From San Francisco.

SAN FRANcIsCo, Frldny, March q. ls65.
Advces from the East advanced grecnbacks
10 6a62 The remainder Of the 80 bonds In Che hands
OF the Sub. Treasurer $500 600, has been taken.
Gold is unusually now, owing to the closing OF
the mint for the settlement Of the deceased meter and
refncrs accounts. Large quantities OF syer bullion
are coming into MARKET and are mostly being shipped
to China.
Arrived, steamer Moses Taylor, from San juan del
Sur with the passengers who left New-fork Feb 20.
She was detained IL DAYS waiting for passengers who
were detained by the low water in the San Juan River
and the loss Of one transport.
The Company is negotiating with the Costa Rica
Government for the right TO navigate the Colorado
River which is nayigable VI all seasons and has good
harbor at its mouth.
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Death Of Gen. Chaluscrs-Galvcsteu % b
Defended 20 the Lsss-A New Rebel
9cheme-Mutiuy ~ Galveston.

DctSmoeo 20 saC boesA ASc" ASV~~s
Scheme-Mutiny ~ Galveston.
HAVANA. March 81. 1865.
Yesterday morning, very early, the famous
English steamer Denbigh arrived from Galveston. She
brought papers from Houston to the 18th.
Gen. I. ]. Chalmers ia dead.
letter from Galveston states that that city viii b
defended to the last. The garrison is composed u
veteran troops under the command Of Gen. Hama
A treaty is about being arranged with the wild
tribes Of Indians. The Grand Council is to meet May
800
On the Cd instant there was large meeting held at
San Antonio OF the Inhabitants Of Arizona New Mexico
and the County of FL Paso to decide upon the capture
or occupation of tho Western Territory and the opening
Of way California. The meeting was presided over
by Gen. Magoffn. 1t stated that 10000 recruits
could he easily procured from California for the Confed
crate army.
commission was appointed to confer with the Gen.
eral commanding the Trans Mississippi Department
composed Of Gen Magofiin. Major CoOpwood Colonies
shoalwater and Kennedy, Doctor Omings and Major
Jackson.
In Houston soldier who had mutined, was put in
barrel with his bead and feet ont and then rolled up aud
down Maine-st.-the soldier eXcaimipg, This 4 the
way to make good soldiers"
There was quite uprising in the garrison at Gal
weston the night Of the Goth uis rssalGng ser.
eral being killed and wounded
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The Army Eucamped At Geldsberougs.

FORTRESS MoNEoE Tuesday March g. 1866.
The steamers PERT and Trade Wind arrived
this morning from Wilmington with 200 refugees nom
Columbia, S. c., and Fayetteville, N. C..
The news from our forces in North Carolina Is ex-
ceedingy favorable but for the present everything per-
tanning to their movements has been judged strictly
eontraband We may soy, however, that they occupy
firmly the position at Godsborough, where they are
strong in numbers and in confidence Of success. No
active movements Of Importance had taken place since
the occupation Of Goldsborcugh.
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tcrxisu between Grant and nhcrman.

PHILADELPHIA, Wednesday. Mareh:, is65.
A special dispatch to The Builotia from Wash.
ington says: Mr.. Cook editor Of The Wilmington On.
ca Hrald, who has just reached here sa there has
been no additional fighting in Shermans or Sehohelds
Army. The troops Of both armies are being supplied
with provisions and clothing.
"Now that it has passed. It is not improper to say,
that several days ago Gems Grant and Sherman had an
interview lastng several hours The time or place
should not be named"
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Important Military Meycments in Ten.
% essee.

W AUrAuGA BRIDGE Tenn, Saturday. March %,
VIA LOUISVILLE, Wednesday Marcel 2s 1865.
The forces under command Of Major-Gen
Stoneman have in their rapid advance recovered 100
miles Of railroad and driving the scattered troops
Of the enemy in confusion before them Gen Stoneman
will soon strike the enemy where they least expect it,
Probably when this dispatch reaches New.York the
Richmond papers will have chroncled the advance.
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FROM NORTH CAROLINA.
Important Statements by a Member
Of the Legislature.
Great PrepOnderance Of Sherman Over
Johnston.
The Last Rebel Stand to be Made
at Rolesville.
The North CarolinianS Ready to Abolish Slavery
and Return TO the Union.
JEFF. DAVIS PLOTTING TO SECURE PEACE
FROM GENERAL SHERMAN.
He has an Interview with Gen. Grant.
THE CONFIDENCE AMONG HIS MEN
NO MORE FIGHTING NEAR RALEIGH.
Another Rebel vietory.--on Paper
The Situation ut GoIdsborough,

Special Disvstch to The N. Y. Tribune.
WASHINGTON, Wednesday March %, 1865.
The Cincinnati Ga.ettes correspondent at
Gen shermans headquarters sends the following under
date, Goldsborough, March %:
THE REBELS AT WELDON.
Information from Weldon shows that the Rebels have
but few hundred soldiers there. Most OF the guns III
the works have been removed
FoRAGNG.
Their cars are busy above us gathering provisions
from the country aid sending them to Richmond Yes
terday train within twenty miles OF GoidSpor
ough.
The enemy has some twelve thousand cavalry in oui
font under Wheeler and Hampton. Yesterday they
hanged three Of foragers within two miles OF oui
outposts. ..l...... a....
AN ENGAGEMENT. "
Fitzpatrick engaged part Of this force yesterday even
ing. The firing was very heavy for two hours. Re
ports Of the fight have not yet come in.
CONTRABAyDS.
The town and vicinity ia crowded with negroes
Of all ages. Much suffering prevails among them.
Col. Boyd Chief Quartermaster Of the Twenty.third
Corps in the field is perfecting q plan BY
which the women and children are sent
to Newbern and ratons issued to them regularly while
the cost is charged the able bodied men, who are all
retained and employed at fifteen dollars month In
this way all who have families can support them.
DESERTBRs.
Colonel Hayes, Provost. Marshal OF the Twenty.
third Corps is receiving about 40 deserters per day.
DHsPOSDENCY.
Large Rebel mails captured show the utmost
dependency throughout the South.
PrRsT TRAIN.
The first train from Kinston arrived this morning
Everything quiet here. and will probably remain SO
for number Of days.
RATT0Ns.
Col Treat Chief Commissary, Twenty. third Corps
yesterday furnished Shermans army 10000 raons for
single train at kinston.
LOSSES.
Reports from the Medical Department show mat
our losses in the fighting last week have been over
estimated Fifteen hundred will about cover the "hoic
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The Construction Corps Of schsaeTd's
Army.

The correspondent of The Cincinnati Gazette
with Schofelds army writes from Knston, n. C., as
follows:
delay in the construction Of the railroad has nerered
greatly with rapid movement but hereafter the causes
for the delay will be in great part removed Inc prln
cpal difficulties here have been theses want OF iron,
and the fact that the gauge of all southern roads Is only
four feet eight and half nches while all Government
roads are five feet. The rolling stock In the Army OF
the Potomac is all Of this narrow gauge but the new
stock sent here was purposely made i've feet This has
involved the using OF the limited narrow gauge stock
until change could be made With so many troops 70
be fed day and night to make TINS change eog;a no.
water. The change will now be made at once. ana .
working force is ready that can complete the part rom
New bern 70 Morehead City. 80 me1 In as many nonrs
This shows what Is done In military railroad engineer
aThe building Of the railroads In this department is
In charge Of Col W. W. Wright who IT will be TO-
membered rebuilt the Atlanta road as fast as our army
advanced. On one occasion when the train had not
arrived within our lines at night as usual, Johnston
caused order TO be read TO the troops stating thatwe
Rad got beyond the terminus Of our line OF supply and
could BIZ easily routed; that we were just where
Johnston wanted u.s. etc. While the order was being
read the shrl whistle Of locomotive entering our
camps sounded its commentary upon the statements u
the order.
THE rapid work of military construction corps.
under good officer creates establishment IN the MIND
of whoever looks on for the first time. As single ex
ample Of such work: The bridge over the Chatta-
hoochee, which the Rebels had completely destroyed
was 79s feet span and ~ feet high This was rebuilt in
four days and half from the time the first stick OF
timber was cut Part of the old bridge still burn
ing when trains begsn TO cross
"The vel. known railroad man. Mr. j. Is. Van Dyne
Of Coyington KY is the Superintendent OF Rsrosds 10
east with the Western army. From the time he took
the first regiment which entered Central Kentucky uhe
18th Ohio to Cynthiana he has been one OF tue most
energetic and faithful workers in the railroad depart
ment,
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Appointments by the Governor.

ALBANY, Wednesday. March 90. 1865.
The Senate in Executive Session to-day con.
frmed all the nominations sent in last week. but unani
nous consent to transmit the same to the Governor
was denied and the combinations will therefore lay
over one week. The Governor has reappointed y Z.
Blood Of Franklin Attorney for the St. Regis Indians
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Gen. Sherman mt City Point.

WASHINGTON, Wednesday March 49, 1865.
Major.Gen. Sherman arrived at City Point
with some of the officers of his staff Monday even
ing and left on his return to his army Tuesday.
after an interview on board the River Queen
with President Lincoln and Gems. Grant, Meade, Ord.
Sheridan and others.
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Discharge md Re-srress Of the %. Albans
Raiders.

MONTREAL, Wednesday, March %, 1865.
The Rebel raiders who robbed the st. Albars
Vt) Banks, and committed other depredations aid
who have been on trial here for 70 long time, have
been discharged from custody They are now at
liberty. Their acts are fully sustained.
SECOND DISPATCH.
MONTREAL Wednesday. March 20. 1865.
The Rebel raiders have just been arrested
again on another warrant.