Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1866-04-11

Eight Tb Ousnnd Persons HOInes
lsSs One Thousand Houses
/ Burned.
New YORK, April 0.-Dates from San
Domingo to the c5th ult., give particulars
of the great fire at Port au Prince, on the
18th. The fire burned for thirty hours
The cause of it is unknown, but it is a fact
that efforts were made by some men to SIT
ON fire the houses that had escaped. Thirty
three blocks were completely burned down,
embracing about one thousand houses
Eight or nine thousand people are now
without home, many not being able to
save their clothes from the flames. There is
great distress in consequence.
Preparing 10 Receive Head Center
Stephens.
There was much excitement at Union
Square headquarters yesterday. Fenian
dignitaries were busily engaged in prep
arations to greet Head Center Stephens,
who is to arrive in the Havre steamship,
due at this port to-day outside the bay
James Stephens visit to this country will
be of short duration, depending entirely on
absolute and predetermined arrangements.
The real cause of his visit will be withheld
till the eve of his departure.
OA huleEeSIs
The Heralds money article contains the
following: We understand that the interest
on the temporary loan now on deposit will
be reduced to five per cent. after the first
proximo, and in the case of clearing house
certificates to four per cent. This at least
is measure imperatively called for, in
view of the large amount on deposit and its
uselessness TO che Treasury.
The Tribune Enlarged.
The Tribune sgnalizes its 25th anniver-
sary by appearing in new aud much en-
larged form. Its proprietOrs have invited
a large number eff editors and friends to an
elegant entertainment at Delmonico's this
| evening.
Public DiD""r 10 Hon. james
Brooks.
The Manhattan Club of this city propose
to give Hon. James Brooks public dinner
next Monday. Hon. Joseph z. Stockton
and Hon. d. W. VOORHEES, arc expected to
be present.
George Peabody.
New YORK, April 10.-Mr. Geo. Peabody
| writes by the last steamer that he intends
to take passage for New York in the steam
er Scotia, which leaves Liverpool on the
10th of April.
The Turf.
The first trOt of the season takes place at
| the Fashion Course this afternoon, for a
stake of $500, mile heats-best three in
| five, in harness, between Lady Jones and
Rockland Boy.
Meeting Of the Fenian Senate.
The Fenian Senate met in this city yes
terdaV in secret session.
Heavy RObberies.
United States bonded warehouse in
Greenwich street reported robbed Saturday
tnight of silks to the value of $4,000, be-
longing to A. j. Stewart.
One of the clerks OF the Bank of America
was robbed to-day at the entrance of the
Sub-Treasury of over $4,000 in gold GER
titicates.
Three unknown ruffians attempted to rob
the book-keeper of Roach & Co. last night
In Rivington street, OF $1,000.
Financial.
NEW YORK, April 10.-The Commercial
says the stock market is weak. The appre-
tensions of cholera are said to be the chief
responsibility for the change in the tone of
the market, but a more real cause appears
to be in the fact that the short interest has
been largely reduced. The losses of the
victims of the Michigan Southern corner
have produced wholesome decade of SELL
er's option, and have induced very gen
eral settlement of standing and short con-
tracts. Erie appears to be the chief ex-
citement, while few are, for the same rea-
son, disposed to put out sellers options.-
The railroad list was lower throughout, ex-
cept Reading, Rock Island and Northwest
ern, which were held up to yesterdays
quotations. The miscellaneous list is dull
and weak. Governments are quiet; 5-20's
are depressed, under a report of the re-
turn of bonds from London, and apprehen-
sion that the threatening complications be-
tween Austria and Prussia may force home
aconsiderable amount of 5-20'S. 5-20s are
Kos lower; 10 040s declined "a in sympa-
tiny; 6's of 1881 e lower.
Private advices from London quote 5-20s
6921 @70 at latest dates. This at the pres
enL premium on gold, leaves wide margin
for profit on their shipment to this side.
Compound notes are in active demand
Money is in moderate demand from the
street. The private bankers are we'll sup
piled with funds, and lend on call at SOC
per cent. With the banks the rate is gen
orally per cent. Discounts are fairly
active. Prime names are current at 7073&
per cent, with exceptions of extra choice
at 6@6% per cent; good at 500 per cent;
other grades at 10@12 per cent. Gold is
unsettled, but upon the whole flrmer. The
probability of the return of $40 bonds has
strengthened premiums. The short inter-
est appears to be quite moderate, and gold
is offered on loans at lie per cent. per day
very freely, 1872 being hidden.
Rumors are circulated upon the street
that the Secretary of the Treasury will an
ticipate the payment of the interest upon
the May coupons, and also, that the Assist
ant Treasurer is at present selling gold. We
have sufficient ground for stating that these
reports have no foundation whatever. In
fact, there is reason for believing that the
Secretpry does not otcontemplate placing any
gold upon the market previous to pay ment
Of the May coupons, and probably not for
sometime thereafter.
The European news has strengthened
foreign exchange. 1t is thought in bank
ing circles that certain amount of 5-20s
may be sent from Europe. The same view
induces importers to avail themselves of
present low rates Of exchange for making
remittances. Prime bankers 60 days ster-
ling is quoted at l06@l0624; francs, long
date, 53O@52716.