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Chicago Provision Market.

FEB. 2.-The rapid advance in the price of the
several pork products during the week has in
duced few of our packers to continue work,
although the receipts of hogs are not more than
sufficient TO run any three four of our principal
houses. Shippers seemed inclined to take hold
pretty freely early in the week. but the market has
advanced since the packers have recommended
and has compelled them to retire for the present
We cannot see that il makes any appreciable
difference whether the hogs are packed here or
elsewhere. If the shippers take them they are
pocked at the East. but they enter equally into
the stock of the country and swell il correspond
ingly. Some parties seem 10 expect that our re-
ceipts of hogs ought to close altogether or nearly
so. At this time of the year, for many reasons
our receipts have been steadily on the increase
and taking into consideration she high prices
ruling. and the excellent corn crop we had the
last season, il il absurd TO imagine our supply will
fail but we think the pens have been weeded SO
closely and the inducemcnt to send half-fed hogs
as evidenced by the late receipts has been so
great, that farmers will be careless about hurry
ing of their hogs and will keep them over until
another season. We do not, therefore, look for
moro than an ordinary summer supply, The ex-
cessiveiy short stock of pork through the country
must tell ere long. Taking the three large mar
kets of New York. Cincinnati and Chicago. rs a
basis, estimate that there Is but little more
than onc-third as much pork in the country as we
had last year, when We had much difficulty in
supplying the requirements 9f the people till this
new season commenced. This year the South no
purchasing largely 60 a much greater extent tn at
the Government demand amounted to last season.
and altogether cannot but regard the future
Of the trade aS extremely fattering.
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oFVrcE OF THE UsIoS AND 4

OFPIcE OF THE UNION AND ANRRIcAy,l
THURSDAY. March i. 1866.
MoxrrARY.-Gold opened in New York yester-
day at l37z and closed at the same rate, which Is
slight decline from Wednesdays quotations.
Business continues dull and rates have not i'm
proved Bank Of Tennessee IL bought at 35 with
but little Offering Planters Bank is in demand
at 81. and Union at 81. while Southern remains
dull at the advertised rates.
The ". Y. CoBmerciat says:
Monetary affairs arc steadily returning TO the
condition of comparative ease which they were
previous TO the late Government gold operation.
Some banks have Withdrawn their deposits from
the Sub-Treasury, while there is a steady gain OF
currency through the receipts from the west. Inc
State swell supplied with money on call at os9
per cent; perhaps the preponderance OF transae-
tons being at lower rate. discount Is rather
more active. Paper has ffeer currency, but at
hrmer rates. prime bills being at los per cent,
and goods at sag per cent.
Ii is impossible to conceal the fact that, at pre-
sent, the State IS loud and unanimous IN ITS com
plants against the manner in which the Treasury
gold sales are conducted. The transactions are
made entirely through one broker. relative OF
the head of the Department During the last
two weeks about $50 0O0,0 900 in gold have been
sold in this way at the ordinary commission CT Is
per cent. Such large sales often leave hand
some brokerage which, II IS very naturally
felt, should not be confined to any one firm.
Stocks are quiet except for two or three roads.
Government stocks are quiet. Gold Is steady at
moderate The anticipation of over s., 000, 900 in
forest 10 40s falling due tomorrow has its
effect upon the prices that opened and closed at
1861.
In order to correct an erroneous impression pre-
vailing in the public mind, in regard TO the
demption of mutilatcd Treasury and National
Bank notes, Comptroller Clark has issued cir
cular, in which he says: A bank is bound to re-
deem its notes on demand. The fact that Ror-
ton of one of its promisory notes is torn of or
missing, does not concel this obligation, SO long
as there is reason to believe the missing parts
of the notes can or will be used to defraud If the
explanation is satisfactory. the note should be
redeemed in full, but ifthe inquiry should lead to
the belief that fraud was intended. the bank
would be justified in refusing TO redeem it. Moth
ing will Justify deduction from the face value of
the note, except fraudulent intent, and evidence
Of such would Justify bank in refusing to redeem
the note. Therefore the note should be redeemed
in full, or not at ALL The full face value will be
allowed for all mutilated notes returned to the
Comptrollers Office, when such value was allowed
by the bank which redeemed them. The officers
of the banks are the only competent judges as TO
the proprieties necessities of the case, and all
questions arising upon mutiated notes presented
for redemption are left to their judgment.
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RIVER NEWS.

The river is falling with ten feet water Cd the
Shoals,
ARRIvALs.-HdUdna. Cincinnati.
DEPARTUREs.-TgroneC Cairo.
The steamer HdvGna had quite large freight
list. She leaves this evening at o'clock.
The steamer Imperial, Capt Dashiell, will leave
on Saturday morning at II o'clock.
The steamer Hdvand is advertised for Cincin-
natl tomorrow at o'clock.
FIGHT.-There was a tremendous fight be-
tween two boss draymen on Wednesday last. We
understand that both came off victorious. Con-
sequently all was serene On the wharf yesterday,
and order reigned in Warsaw.
The rapid and elegant steamer A. Baker, is up
for the head waters of the Cumberland on Satur-
day afternoon. Everything has been said that
can be said in praise of the Baker; yet let US add
one more pean to her glory. She is swift, hand
some. and Differed by thorough gentlemen, and
owned by one of the best men in the business
Capt J. n. Corbett and /. C. Cartwright.
CINCINNATI, March 1.-Riyer falling with 81 feet
5inchcs in the channel Weather cloudy; Their
mometer 60.
PITrsBuRG, March 1-River feet 10 inches by
pier mark, and falling. Weather clear.
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2O72. 661 on 81 4O6. 73l .Ol2

By this statement the excess of exports, and
the balance in our favor, shows as SS34.O69, 20
a result highly enceuraging-werei il correct. But,
for critical statement of the case, several i'm
portant facts must be brought into account.
In this, as in all official reports, the imports are
stated in gold value, the exports in currency. OF
course, these should be equalized.
In a note ON page 81 of Report on Finance for
1863 we find that in the account of 1862 there
was error Of $l6l oil ,905 in domestic exports
100000 in foreign goods exported; $l6 ,3S2 in
imports, made by taking the actual exports and
imports ofthe like quarters of the previous fiscal
year as a minimum estimate for the last two quar-
tiers of the fiscal year 1901, of transactions which
continued under the American flag, but which
were not reported to the Treasury Department in
regular quarterly returns"
This might be called an estimate of Confederate
commerce, of no possible use TO US, but included
in our estimate, and its correction reduces the
exports of 1861 to $24397l ,277. With the correct
from Finance Report of 1865, and the exports
reduced TO gold value, the imports erceed the
exports $l89.6l7, 767, difference of $500 6S7, 737
from the table in the Revenue Commission Re-
port
But this is not ALL 1t is well known that foreign
goods are invoiced for duty at the cost in the
country from whence they came, and that frauds
in invoices are frequent The Commission Re
port, page IS, speaks of seeing two invoices
from one Of the most respectable houses of one of
the chief cities of Europe, one Of which, sworn to
per cent. less than the other, which was for the
private use OF the importer" and the estimate the
frauds on the Government in the New York Gus
tom House at from $l2,0O0,0OO to $25,9O0,0O0
yearly.
Steel is a striking instance. In two years. 1863
o., imports of 81, 1868 pounds invoiced for
duty at an average of 4-5c per pound, two
thirds at - cents per pound, or less than the cost
Of iron. AT the same tine, q. l6S,000 pounds of
American steel, of equal quality, and selling at
nearly equal price, paid revenue tax on an
average valuation of 2lH cents per pound.
These frauds, and this mode of valuation make
our real imports much larger. We may safely add
10000 per year, or $3.50, 100000 for the seven
years from 1859 to 1865.
In 1860 we owed in Europe-(see Foreign and
Domestic Commerce, 1868, page A. Treasury
Report)-$500 900, 600 of State railroad and other
securities the interest on which in coin would be
$50 100000 yearly. The same report estimates the
money spent by travellers abroad at S5.000,0O0
yearly, much increased since, even reckGned Mt
SO, 900 900. But call it half that sum- and our
yearly interest due abroad and travelling expenses
may be stated:
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The New York LegisIature.

BUFFALO, March LIN the Albany Legislature
to-day Mr.. Lowe offered the following. which was
referred to a select committee of FIVE:
Resoired. In the judgment of the Senate it is
the right and duty of Congress to determine when
and upon what conditions the rebel States shall
resume their former relations with the Federal
Government, and be entitled to their Representa-
tivcs in Congress.
Resolced. That the immediate and uncondtion-
al admission Of the Senators and Representatives
from the rebel States, would be unjust toward the
people ofthe loyal States. and grevious wrong to
those entitled to our protection. who have stood
by the Government and been faithful to the flag
throughout the rebellion.
Resoired, That, recognizing in Congress a body
of faithful and devoted champions of constitu-
tionsl liberty, rejecting and representing the
wishes Of their constituents. we look to them. in
cooperation with the President TO initiate and
perfect such AS shall secure to the States
lately in rebellion the admission Of their Repre-
sentatiyes in Congress, with such terms as shall
be just to the North. as shall protect from wrong
the loyalist Of the South, and as will secure to all
men the equal enjoyment Of life. liberty and the
pursuit of happiness.
Resoiped. That His Excellency. the Governor,
be requested to transmit copies Of these resolu-'
tons to the President. and to our Senators and
Representatives in Congress-
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NASHVILLE PETROLEUM BoARD.-The
Board met yesterday at l0l A. NJ, at their
rooms on Union Street, large number of the
members being present.
On motion, A. G. Stafford, was appointed
President pro tenn, and Prof Stafford, late State
Geologist, was appointed Vice President.
The committee appointed TO revise the
articles of association presented their report,
which was accepted.
These articles were substantially the same
as those already published. The name of
the association was, however, changed to the
South Western Mutual Petroleum and
Mining Association"
The number of directors was limited TO
six, the President, and the two Vice Presi-
dents being ex-officio members of the Board.
Any company can be admitted on appli-
cation to the Secretary, and favorable action
of the association thereon. The initiation
fee was fixed at SIS.
At the next meeting after the adoption of
the articles Of association the officers shall
be elected, and annually thereafter on the
first Tuesday in January.
The meetings Of the association are 10 be
held on the third Tuesday of every month,
and special meetings may be called by the
Board Of Directors.
Inc Vi appOhb
executive committee from their number
having power TO transact business in the
intervals between the meetings of the associ-
alton.
A motion was made and carried that the
Board adjourn till P. NJ, so as to give those
desiring il an opportunity to pay their
initiation fee and become members, and thus
be able to vote in the afternoon for per-
manent officers of the organization.
EVENING SEssIoN.-The Association met
at 4:30 p. NJ, President Sanford in the chair,
and the following elections were held for the
ensuing year;
President-General Milroy;
Isl Vice President-B. X. johnson;
"a Vice President-Chas ii. Irwin;
Secretary-A. NJ. Heilebower;
Assistant Secretary-C. s. Cowan;
Treasurer-Chas T. Wing.
Directors-Geo. III. Thomas, Il. Sewers,
A. Nelson, A. G. Wells, T. A. Atchison, w.
s. Carter.
A resolution was then presented that The
President appoint committee 20 prepare
and submit a report relative TO publishing
weekly journal devoted TO the petroleum,
mining manufacturing and agricultural in
terests Of the State
On motion, the whole subject was referred
TO the Board of Directors.
After passing resolution TO publish the
proceedings of this meeting in the variou-
papers of this city, and various other papers
abroad, the Association adjourned.
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CorroS.-Advices from Liverpool report Q de-
cline in Cotton of 4 ofpcnny.
Private dispatches from New York quote mid
ding at 4S@4i. This market continues extremely
dull. The amount coming in is light. and neither
buyers nor sellers are disposed to operate. We
heard Of but few bales changing hands yesterday.
Owing to the unfayorable foreign reports decline
Of fully one cent has taken place. We quote now
at 3l@34Is
GRocERIEs.-The market was active on yester-
day. but without change since our full report of
the day previous
At New Orleans on the 2Sth, Sugar was quoted.
fair to fully fair l418@l5. Molasses, prime to
choice qOlGa2lS
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New Orleans Sugar md Coffee Market.

FEB. 9o.--SreAR AND M0LAssEs.-The receipts
since yesterday comprise 200 hhds sugar and 800
brs molasses, There docs not appear TO be much
have been sold at previous prices the sales en-
bracing $50 hhdS sugar, in several lots, at l2lSc
per n for Inferior lie for fair. l4lsl4e for good
fair; DO hris molasseS, 10 several lots at zoe for
common 9Oc for prime 92 &c per gallon for strictly
primo; 800 boxes Cuba sugar, No. L. were sold
on private terms.
CofFEE.-Priccs are easier. though not quotably
50. Dealers are supplying the demand for the
country At Sc per n currency, for ordinary: 2Q6
aQisr for fair and RI for nrio,e
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TnH LEGISLATURE.


This body is still struggling for an existence.
Both Houses were in session on yesterday.
In the SENATE Mr.. Bosom introduced bill ap-
ProPriating $1,000 to meet expenses of the Insane
Asylum.
Mr. TrimhIe offered resolution for the APP
pointment of n committee to inquire whether any
Of the Bank Commissioners appointed by Cover
nor Brownlow bold more than one lucrative
0rlce, Co report thereon.
resolution that the Comptroller and Treasurer
report 70 the Senate the amount Of monies re-
ceived down 10 this time by virtue Of our existing
revenue laws, and what amount il reasonably an
ticipated, and what amounts imperatiyely de-
manded, 70 keep the State Government in motion,
was adopted.
In the HOUSE, Mr. Arnell moved that the fran
chise bill be transmitted 70 the senate. This Il
the bill which has been before.the House for some
time, aud which has been the cause Of all the diff
hculties In the House. Mr.: Arnell moved Its
transmission on the ground that on the third
reading Of the I'LL, there were 81 Numbers pres
ent, and although those voting did not constitute
a quorum, still the fact there was quorum in the
House legally secured the passage Of the bill.
Mr.. Moss and Others opposed the motion, COZ
tending that il nothing short Of an absurdity-
members holding seats,on the floor providing that
they constitute a majority of the House, be recog-
nized as a legal quorum, was next taken up. o..
Mr.. Jarvis opposed the motion, considering II
revolutionary in the extreme.
After the motion was discussed for an hour OF
So on motion of Mr.. Arnell il was informally laid
over for a day so.
Mr.. Amell moved the Governor be informed OF
the resignation Of the members who had resigned:
Before the motion was put the House adjourned
until 10 o'clock tomorrow.
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This report also shows that the average
number Of deaths among the blacks is much
greater than among whites, for during the
month Of February only six whites died,
although at the beginning of the month
there were 81 white inmates and those ad-
mitted aiterward increased the amount to 49,
The per centage of deaths among the
blacks is, Of course, much greater, owing to
their habits of living, and the very poor care
taken Of them previous 10 their admission TO
the Hospital. Should the number of inmates
continue to decrease in the same proportion
during the present month us during the past,
the disease will be almost entirely unknown
in the community. The physicians in
charge Of the Hospital certainly deserve
commentator for their exertions in render
ing their patients all the assistance in their
power We trust that this scourge Of the
South may soon be unknown among us ex-
cept in name.
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Cincinnati market.

by Telegfaph.l
CINCINNATI, March 1.--RLoUR-Steady, with
firm demand.
WHEAr--Dull at 81 20 for No. New Red.
CoRy-steady with good demand at SOC for No.
shelled. se a 4sssF
oArs-Dull at ss@ss for No. l and No. 2.
RYE--DulI and prices nominal.
PRoyIsIoxs-Duil and prices unchanged. Mess
Pork held at 2s1z for city but there are no buyers
Bulk meats and Bacon dull. without change
LARD-In good demand at lsc for prime city,
but there are no sellers under ls7sc
GRocERIEs-Dull.
CoTroN-Dgll at Acc for midGling.
WHIsKY--DulI. at $2.25 duty paid
(,oIn--I263[
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HALIFAX, March 1.-The steamer Asia from
Liverpool on the 18th and Queenstown of the 18th,
has arrived here. News four days later.
The Royal assent had been given to the bill sus-
pending the writ of hsJeas corpus in Ireland
Upwards of 100 arrests were made in Dublin on
the 18th inst, principally strangers. Among
others Col. John W. Byron, of the Federal army.
Many more arrests were expected to take place.
The haste in the passage Of the bill repeating
the habeus corpus in Ireland was owing to the re-
ported departure of Fenian Privateers from Amer
ica-the story applying by name to the steamer
Cuba, now running between Baltimore and New
Orleans. [Note.-The story is known here to be a
heax.l
AusTRrA.-It was reported lhat the Emperor of
Austria had expressed willingness to furnish
Macmillan troops. in case they were Incorporated
into the Mexican army and their expenses paid.
RUSSIA AND RoME.-Diplomatc relations had
entirely ceased between Russia and the Papal
States.
In the House Of Commons on the 18th inst,
Lord Cordwell introduced bill for the future
government of Jamaica. He briefly explained
that the Government had thought fit to ratify the
decision which the Legislature of Jamaica had
arrived at abolishing ITSELF and it would be pro-
posed to establish government similar to that
in Trinidad for period of three years. and if the
experiment was successful, then it would be made
permanent, and if not, some other arrangement
would be devised. Mr.. Labonchere gave notice
that on the Sd inst. he would call attention to
to the inadequacy of the neutrality laws
to enable England to fulfil her international
obligations towards foreign countries. The Gov
eminent bill on the cattle disease was debated
and amended in several particulars, and passed
through Committee in the House of Lords, on the
18th. Earl Russell announced the proposed sus-
pension of the habeus corpus act in Ireland, and
asked the House to act on the bill on Saturday
the 17th that time might be lost in passing it.
Earl Derby said it would become the Government
to justify the course it about to take, and if
the House of Commons would agree ne would not
propose moments delay; but he hoped at the
earliest practicable period the Government would
give the grounds on which they relied for justif
crtion of their proceeding.
The London Times says the Irish Government
is of course better informed than any private per-
son can be TO the state of the country, and the
imminence ofthe danger but in the increased.act
ity of the movement during the past month and
the presence of numbers Of persons in the various
districts, with the scarcely concealed purpose Of
promoting instruction. affords ample reason for
the strictest precaution. The object of the Irish
emissaries OF American Fenianism. who are now
numerous in Ireland and working with disastrous
effect on the people.
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From New York.

New YORK, March 1.-The Commercially Wash
ington special says the officers of the Iron &
Steel Association had protracted interview this
morning urging increased protective duties
The steamer arizona sailed with California
mails. Among the passengers was Asa Burling-
anne, United States Minister to China.
Lieutenant General Grant has written letter
to General Butterfeld thanking, through him. the
gentlemen who contributed to him the purse of
100000.
The United States steamer Chattanooga is now
completed and ready for sea. She will start on
her trial trip in few days. and on her return will
probably make trip to Europe.
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Texas state Conyentisn.

GALVESTON. February 1.-THE Convention re-
ported in favor Of the assumption of the taxes
laid by the Federal Congress in 1861.
A request viii be made to occupy the frontier
posts to protect the citizens against Indians.
The freedmen of Austin presented petition to
be permitted to vote, and thus make their liberty
complete. Referred tothe Senators aad Repre-
sentatives.
Senator sand Representatives must hereafter be
residents of the State for i've wears
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BY TELEGRAPH.
yuB DISPATCHES OF THE ASSoU,yEp PRES,


New YORK. March 1.-The Heralds Fortress
Monroe correspondentstates that JEFF Davis pre-
tended to be surprised that the national vessels in
the barbor fired gun for each of the States. in
GLIDING the lately rebelious ones-in their nation
al salute on Washington's birthday The rebel
ex-chicftains health continues good. and at times
he convcses freely and in an entertaining man
ner on all kinds of subjects. The surveillance of
vessels arriving in Hampton Roads is still con-
tinued, to prevent any chance of Mr.. Davis re-
lease
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LIVERPOOL, Feb. E.-Corrox-On Saturday
hrLner butnnchanged Middlins uplands iad.
BRg1DsTUFFs-Quieta and steady.
PRnyIsIoSs-Steady excenf bacon and lard
An advance Is reported Of = Gd65s on beef and
n decline Of Is on bacon and lard.
MosEr.-Consols s71xaS-9z; sos 6si+ Illinois
creased f2se 0oo
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RECoRDER's CoURT.-Ten cases were tried
....a...ln.. ,rhink NOR. a. fnllnu.a


yesterday, which were as follows:
p. Cannon, disorderly, paid S24.
VI. Weston, ditto, paid -.
Pat Hackett, drunk, paid 81.
J. n. Watson disorderly conduct, paid 50.
John Donahue, drunk, paid 81.
c. looms, diSorderly, paid 81.
Hattie Ford, disorderly, paid 50.
Mike Foley, drunk aud disorderly, sent to
ork-house.
J. Armstrong, disorderly, fined 81
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For ST. LOUIS DiREcT.-The Star Line
steamer Imperidi, under command Of our
townsman Capt DAsHIELI, will be in port
this day, and leave positively at 10 o'clock
on Saturday morning next Assurances
have been given this line that the ST. Louis
merchants will furnish articles needed by
our mercantile community, ON as good terms
as any other point West SO send in your
orders TO the boats agents, Messrs. Harrison
q Son, and test the matter. marl-2t