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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-09-02

ments and balances at the Sub-Treasury In ths ctT
for the expired portion Of the week have been a.
follOws:- feNNtNB III
custom House. 500 neusssrv 49,
Receipts Receipts. payments. Balances.
any 81. .s554426 $l,3509A <5,969,344 $S7,555, 452
sept L.. $4,000 l,467.67s I.094,263 s7.92s,77S
The last two statements Of the condition OF the
PHILADELPHIA banks compare as follows
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-09-02

C1nclnndtl JOURNAL VI summary tnQ6 refers 20 Inc
local money markell
There has been further reduction in the supply
of currency and balances are now low. The appi
cations for loans however, were not large and the
banks still able to accommodate the bulk Of tho
approved paper Offering. though some are combining
their fav0rs 10 depositors There was q heavy
market for exchange. The receipts wero more
liberal, and considerable amount was thrown on
the market by bankers for the purpose OF raising
currency There was fair demand but 1t was not
equal to the supply. The tendency u toward lower
figures.
Chicago paper Of the same date SAYS
The money market throughout the week ending
with tonight has been active, with daily tendency
to increased stringency, though we have not heard
OF any dif1culty being experienced by prime names
In securing all the accommodations required. The
interior call for currency continues quite large and
most Of our banks are still receiving daily remit
tances from New York. As yet there Is no apparent
return now OF the currency sent to the country, but
long must in the natural course Of trade, re-
turn, when an improvement may be looked for In al.
most all branches Of industry Country balances are
down to the lowest point and occasionally overdraits
have been allowed In cases OF necessity Rates OF in
terest are steady at ten per cent per annum.
The amounts Of new capital authorized to be
created In Great Britain and Ireland BY railway
companies are as understated:-
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-09-02
COMMERCIAL REPORT.

TUESDAY, Sept. i-s Pm.
ByKswAx wns dull At sc. &C.
BUILDING MATERrALs.-Easem spruce in good de-
and and previous prices There wero
100000 feet within The range Of $40 rs e22 The arrivals
are fair. Yellow pine timber quoted at $50 ss5
Laths demand and firm sales 100000 At "a Rosen
dale steady at Ell IS per Dbl Lime in mod
crate demand at 81 so and SO for lump
e.: dsT.na 4 S6s Sr LG"s ia %,
and 345 30 for Philadelphia front.
tn. appended saSs
SsSna 1 d. sSa raj
- sI sSG Sa ~ ss;
n %s i:m:'is N s w.as qs SCOTIA i's soa
mai. s. :issI 60 sses%s.r 1855 Se~ ySrs i9Sa
%.rss for psSt vas 81 moderately active
Po.ss Lake and B.i@OSs also ). ss@ go lbs Detroit and
s wa. ss
principally for S- Tss. r. sgd n' .s. $
Sss. @ and ~ 5I .n 1sr spin
o.s T; ss,a and s ssss TO- s sss 2 2ss.
s;::;; ;;2:;:s :: 81 &
Coed %adns s1csS .m AIN in fair demand and
.ss.s :. g or
pps d. s5a s5s for IL feet hoops and s $50 Tor Il feel
cArprys-The market quiet, the demand being only
OF jobbng character Prices were steady, however, At 2c.
2lc for ii or sdamantne 4bc &c. for sperm, and b5c
Dyywpops.-The market unchanged There was
some inquiry cheap kinds Of logwood which
sesrce we auoe jamaica logwood &16 gold Honduras
do sic sso do; Lima Wood, S76 SIS, do, and Cam
DEUS AVID pr.s moderately ss''ys There
sales OF Ib ash s2s ~ g. gold $50 do for
future private terms $50 tons sal soda At 1kc
eod and 2kc currency; 100 drums causo soda At tc.
c. gold casks bleaching powders at gold and $50
kegs bcarb soda at &c c, currency ana 100 Kegs do
Foua AND GRArS.-Recepts, 6oot bbls. -four, tos do
corn neal 1855 bushels wheat 4o1b do corn and 81 do
oas The irregular for both state and western
hour, but make change IN our quotations The de-
mand was good for certain kinds but others were decidedly
dull and heavy. As general thing spring wheat ,,s
winter Tour dull, heavy and nominslly lower
The sales about 1000 bbs the market leaving
though not auoaby iower the sales were S0 bbls Rye
Corn meal moderate demand; sales y bbls At 70 -
for white city and as for Marshs caloro We quote =
No. State "
fIira State. nMe "
Choice DO VAIN ~
Supernne western ..l........3 ss.s..s.. 5s sly
Extra do bWa W
Round hoop Ohio shipping brands. ........... sWe
~ w III
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-09-02

MARINE TRANSFERS.
The following ia the list Of marine transfers at this
port since August 2S:-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-09-14
NEWS or TIE DAY.
''7o Mov the rery age and body ofttc TIases..

The Radicals OF the district Of lancaster,
Pa, held primary election on Saturday to
determine on successor to the late ThaddeuS
Stevens Nearly ten thousand votes were
p0Iled, aud 0. J. Dickey was selected by a
large majority o7cr his competitor The dis
trict is largely Radical and 4 nomination IS
equivalent to election
4 child of Mr.. Dygan, Of Springfield, OHIO,
aged three years, was attacked with spotted
fever, Thursday morning, and died in less than
five minutes Five minutes before her death
she was standing before the door, apparently
we'll The attack came like a stroke OF light
mig, and her body was soon covered with the
characteristic spots attending the disease
The steamer Patapsco, loaded with hay,
from New York, when eight miles north OF
Cane Lookout, at six clock on Saturday NOR
ninr, was discovered on fire. The crew had
barely time to escape. The origin OF the ire
is unknown. Nothing saved. The crew are
at Moorehcad city The captain Is sick IN hos
pital at Fort Macon.
Some time since 4 special agent reported TO
the Treasury Department that 1900 barrels CT
whiskcy had been released % bond in the no
bile (Alabama) district on the prctonc3 thar 1t
was Tor expectation Tac bonds are said to be
worthless, although the Treasury Department
proDoScs TO institute suit against the bonds
men.
Spanish Mackerc!, it is sad have made their
appcaran2ci in Jamaica bay, Long Island Large
numbers have already been caught there. -
These fish are more Numerous Jhaa ever 10 the
waters Of Long Island
The Georgia Senate, On Saturday, By vote
OF twcnty-lour to eleven, dccorcG Waliac3 and
Campbell, co.orcd members, Ineligible. The
protest of Campbell aud Wallace was received
and entered Oh the journal CT the Senate.
The New York Express Of Saturday says
To-day has been one Of the hottest and closest
re have had fora mouth. The air was stagnant,
and scarcely moved Leaf. The mercury close
upon CO.
The Radicals Of New Orleans had q process
sion and ratification meeting o. Saturday night.
Trooos were distributed in different parls Of
| the city, to prevent interfering with the demon
stralio1.
The Commissioner Of Patents, will, IA the
course Of f3w days, dismiss number Of tenn
Dorarv clerks employed in the draughtSmon' 5
and record rooms, in order 10 REFUGE the ca,
pcnscs Of the Gfiico.
4 hundred and twenty. i've thousand baskets
of reaches have been received and marketed
at Chjclgo during the past few days.
DR.. James L. Grant, the celebrated railroad
bridge builder, died on Saturday, after three
| DAYS illness at Atlanta, ga.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-09-14
VCEkgaGSSCCs

The Tennessee delegation had final loter-
view with President johnson, on Saturday,
The President Informed the committee that he
bad given their application iull deliberation,
and had concluded to instruct Gen. Thomas,
commanding that District, to furnish whatever
troops were necessary for the protection OF the
peace. The committee lett highly gratltcd:--
The committee had O pleasant interview With
the Secretary of War, and telcgraphed to lea
nessee that their mission had been entirely sue
cessful, and that orders would be issued to the
Department Commander to sustain and aid the
civil authorities, and sufficient force would be
furnished 10 enable him to do so. Both houses
Of the Tennessee Legislature have passed the
Militia bill, and it ii now Law. 1t authorizes
the Governor to call out any force he may deem
necessary Before the militia can be sent to
any county, application therefor must be made
to the Governor by ten unconditional Union
men, or three justices Of the Peace OeIopglng
10 said county, based upon allegations that the
civil law cannot be enforced without military
aid. The letter Of Gen Schofcld, Secretary OF
Wgr, to the Tennessee Committee, IN relstlon
10 the preservation OF order in that State. states
that Gen. Thomas has been directed to report
what additional military force will &c SUFFICIENT
TO enable him to give all necessary aid to the
authorities Of the State, and that upon the re
ccipt Of his report the necessary force will be
placed at his disposal. Gen. Scho6eld adds
that he is instructed by the President to say
that the military force of the u. S. will be en-
p!oycd wherever and whenever it is needed to
protect the Government of Tennessee against
iawIess violence, and to enable it to execute the
laws Of the State The letter to Gen. Thomas
states it to be the purpose of the Instructions
sent to him to confer on him ill the po7 er
which the laws allow, and that he is to exercise
within the limits of his lawful authority full
discretion Of action, so that in aDy event the
peace may be preserved.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-09-14
ALEXANDRIA GAZETTE AND VIRGINIA A0y EEI- Dr.

and Cusco were not damaged The port Of
Molendo, where were stored the materials tor
building DR.. Meigcs' railway, vas completely
distroyed, nearly all the tools, rails and pro.
visions being ruined by the earthquake and
succeeding tidal wave.
At Caliao the sea burst over llne OF houses
skirting the shore ct 10 y. n. On the 18th, c2m-
plctely cutting them Of their contents. Sever
al vessels collided, but no damage was then
done, nearly all putting to sea. The next night
a fire broke out, and fifty houses In the
business portion Of the place were destroyed,
entaiing a loss of million and half. No lives
were lost. The Chincha Islands felt the Garth
quake and wave, but not seriously, as yet
known. The cities of lea and Pisco also suffer
ed heavily, forty houses being overthrown and
twelve lives lost at the former Nearly all the
population of Caao fled to Lima
The steamer Santiago bound from Callao to
Valpa, put into the polt of Chada, when on
the 18TH she was seized by a great wave, hcr
chains snapped, and the vessel carried to sea.
In a few moments the wave returned towards
the shore, carrying the steamer with it, and
taking it with all the passengers safely over a
high cliff aud leaving it safely inside channel.
The port of Chala was ompletely covered with
water. At Caldera wave and earthquake COM
pletcIy destroyed everything, former dwellings,
being left heap of rubbish. No traces Of the
streets arc to be seen. 1he inhabitants ted to
the mountains, but many were drowned or
killed. Thirty seven bodies bad been discover;
ed at last advices. At Iquiquc the shock lasted
four minutes, after which a wave came and
destroyed about three tourths of the place, with
many lives, nearly all the provisions, and the
condcnsing machinery which supplied the in;
habitauts with drinking water. Provisions and
water had been sent there from Valparaiso
One German house at Iquique lost over $780,
900 worth OF property.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-09-14

WASHINGTON ITEMs-I cst2rday morning q
little boy, the soa OF Joh0 Connors, aged about
two years, was attacked by a vicious COW, and
gorcd ia fearful manner So badly Injured
was the child shat his life is deSp2ircd Of by
his physician.
On Saturday afternoon, about hal! past two
o'clock, two coIorcd men, in the employ Of
Mr. Mll6urn, druggist we're horribly burnCd
By the breaking OF car5oy Of vitri0l which
they were in the act Of moving,
\ mad dog Was killed on Saturday near the
Navy Yard, having previously severely bitten
a little bog III the hand, and coIorca man on
the foot.
The rain yesterday did considerable damage
to the newly dug foundations, cellars, &c. The
roofs we're blown from two houses and the
lightning struc. another.
Yesterday afternoon, during the prevalence
Ct the storm which passed over the city, 4
pleasure yacht was upset in the Potomac, at
the Junction Of the Georgetown and Washing
ton channels, nearly opposite to the Washing
ten Arsenal The parties on board were for u
time in imminent danger OF drowning, but were
rescued through the cgertionS OF several men
cmpioyed at the Arsenal, who nobly went out
in boat, and rescued them from their pcriouS
position
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-09-14
EOraiglp News

Queen Victoria has arrived safely at Wjusor.
The Emperor aud Empress and the Prince
Imperial have left Paris an visit to Biarrltz.
A London dispatch states that the events OF
the last fortnight have made no change in the
political situation on the Continent, and Meth
er lessoned nor increased the chances OF ar
A general disyrust, according to this dispatch,
continues to prevail. Napoleon has assured
his Generals that the days be had passtd with
the army had given him great satisfaction and
pleasure The Paris Patrie says that the re-
bort OF tie reduction of the Prpssiau army is
false. Spain is reported to have offered thlr-
ty thousand troops to garrison Rome IN the
event OF European war.
Later adviccs have been received from no
Janeiro. According to Brazilian reports, a
detachment of Pavaguayan troops which were
left behind in Gran Chaco on the evacuation OF
Humaita were surrounded by the allied forces,
and surrendered unconditionay, with twelve
pieces Of artillery and all their stores. The for
tifcations at Humaita have been rozed to the
ground 1T last accounts the whole allied
army had commenced it's march to lay siege to
the fortified position OF Lopez on the Tebicuany
river. The fleet of iron clads had already or
rived opposite the entertainments, land common
ced vigorous bonn bardmcnt.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-09-14

The Petersburg Index says eve were in
formed yesterday that application had been
made to the Virginia and Tennessee Air Line
Tor transportation to New York of sixty thous-
and pounds of grapes, grown by one firm in
their vineyard near Salem, Roanoke county. ;"
This is another of the sources OF wealth to
Virginia which will be developed more and
more every wear
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-09-14
ALEXANDRIA.

The details Of the dreadful calamity which
has befallen the inhabitants Of portion of
South America, will be read with mournful in
terest.. The elements in all that portion ofthe
world, seem to have been in commotionfor som
time past. Earthquakes and tempests have
desofated the West India Islands, some of the
Pacific islands, and the fajrest part Of South
America sya3as .s ~
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-09-14

Gen. Gillem, in Mississippi, IN reply to an
inquiry from the Democratic General Com
mittec in that State, on the subject, replies
that there is nothing in any act Of Congress or
law, since the State was under military rule,
authorizing an election for Presidential electors
in November in Mississippi, and that therefore
he declines to order one. ... .ns, ~sa..
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-09-14

The papers OF the South give lamouta5ic &C
counts Of atrocities committed by colored reo-
pie in various portions of the country, either
impclled by their own bad passions. or melted
by evil counsels. Some Of the details are
shocking, involving murder, raDine; arson, out
RACES ON females. &c
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-09-14

A letter Of Geo. Grant to his father, written
in 1868, just before the fall Of Vicksburg, but
now published for the first time, says, that he
gave no permits to trade below Helena that
he found trade had been opened BY the Treas.
ury Department.; that he sent al engaged 10
trade out OF the department.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-09-14

Rev. John G. Smith, pastor of the Fourth
Presbyterian church, in Washington, yester
day preached sermon in commcmorstion OF
the conclusion of the twenty ninth year OF his
connection as pastor with that church.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-09-14

Com. NJ. f. Maury was installed as Pro
lessor in the Virginia Military Institute, on
Thursday last--with appropriate ceremonies.
He delivered an eloquent address on the ocoa-
sion, principally in reference to scientific sub
iectS ... ST.. ..... .-.. -..
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-09-14

The Radical Committee in Maine telegraph
that the Radical majority in Maine will exceed
2l,OOO To-day will determine. -
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-09-14

Capt Joseph Richard Whcat'y, son of Mr..
Whcatly, OF Kanawha, West Va, and former
ly Of Harro1sburg Ky, has been appointed a
lieutenant in the Cuirasscurs of the ImperiaIe
Guardc Of the French army. Capt. Whcatly
is the third American who has received com
mission from the present Emperor-thc first
being young Boaaparte of Baltimore, aud the
second son Of NJ Mason, Of Virginia.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-09-14

The address of Gov. Seymour at the Agrl-
cultural Fair at Saratoga, in which nothing is
said about politics, will be read with interest,"
az showing what manner Of man the Conser-
yati7e candidate is
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-09-14

The steamer Hippocampus which was sunk
in gale on Lake Michigan, on the 7th, and
the fragments of the wreck Of which have been
found had on board, officers and crew twenty
five, and passengers thirty.ive persons. OF
this number only fourteen were saved.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-09-14

1t is said that James G. Southall, the form
er talented editor Of the Charlottesville Chrcn-
icle, will ere long become connected with the
New York Press.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-09-14

A Memphis correspondent Of the N. Y.
Journal of Commerce thinks that cotton will
command through the season 800 per bale.
At present worth much more.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-09-14

Since the release OF Surr2!t on bail his
health has materially improved, aud he has
been spending his time among his relatives
and friends in Maryland.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-09-14
EENCt5Gt.A NEWS.

The sosIfoi3ioe which has just been erected
around The ctccpIc Of ST. Pau1's Church in
Richmond for the purpose OF painting It, cost
-, 0G0 The 2tcGp!e IS one OF the haAdS0me-t
in the county.
Governor Wells hos refused to ar2nt a par
don 10 VIM. Garner convicted in the circuit
court O! Prince William CT horse stca Ing, and
scatc1ced 10 Eve years in the pcnIreutiary.
The Sumac trade in Richmoad is becoming
quite an important one in that city. One firm
on Main street received from fifteen TO twenty
thousand pounds Oh Saturday.
\ young man named Brumback, living in
Frederick County, in Responding state Of
mind, committed suicide last week by shooting
himself With rifle.
An old man, named George Clemens, killed
himself near Greenwood, in Albemarc county
last week. lie said he hads nothing more to
live for.
4 number Of half acre lots, about 2 mile from
Jynchburr, were sold last week, at ialr prices.
TAUQU1ER CoUSTY.-T Circuit Court for
Fauquier, Judge Thomas presiding, commenced
its session on Tuesday. i very Intelligent grand
Jury was in attendance two days, an unusual
length Of timc for Our county; and although
many witnesses were before them, the jury
found only few preaontmcnts-tTo iorassauIt
and battery and one or two for misdemeanor.
The Court has during the week been engaged
on the civil docket, and promises, from present
indications, to dispatch good deal OF business.
Il the case Of Phillips vs.. Wcavcr's adm CT,
which has been on docket Tor more than fifteen
years, the jury gave verdict for the plaintiff.
In the chanccry case CT Footo VS.. Smith: which
was argued at the April term, his Honor dcci
dod for the plaintiff. The McFhe!an will case,
''Hcndrcks's Committoevs. Smoot, u in which
there have been two hung juries, has been
finally decided in favor Of the defendant.
Sold OF the 10yh, by Dir. Wm. II. Gaines;
the farm Of Dr. John Porter, near Turkey run,
about three miles from Warrenton, containing
about 800 acres, including dwelling, at SO
Der acre to Robt. CoItman Of Philadelphia.
At q meeting held last week by Elder Burr
p. Du!in in the open air beneath The shade Of
temporary arbor erected near Greenwich in
FauQuier county, upwards Of twenty persons
prof5ssed conversion, thirteen of whom we're
subsequently immersed end attached thomsel-
YES to the Baptist church. An effort is being
made to build 4 Baptist church III the neigh
bo:hooa - Ifm?rnt0a MtleT.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-09-14

Messrs. Albert Pike and Robt. W. johnson,
of Arkansas, have opened a law Office in Wash
ingtOn
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-09-14

tbs EFFECT OF \ BAD PRECEDENT. Lest
juno radical Congress declared MIR. John I.
Young. o conservative member from kentucky,
'incIigible," and placed in his scat Mr.. Sam'l.
Mckee, radical, who had received the next
highest number of votes. Not radical paper
denounced this as an innovation, or an outrage,
or even dangerous precedent. The radicals
acquiCsced in it because it gave them one
more vote in Congress. Man is an initiative
aDimal. and VIC foresaw that the precedent then
established would soon be followed by other
and lesser legislative bodies. Our expectation
IS realized. The Georgia legislature has dc.
c!arcG batch Of c0lored members ''lneilglble,
and has Installed in their places the white men
Who received the next highest number of votes.
The case is perfectly similar to that of Mckce
aud Young. If Congress acted lightly--Thlch
mari, bow differently the radical papers look
upon he two deeds. The leading radical jour
nal of this city, which was voiceless over the
Kentucky Wong. finds its tongue now, and
calls the Georgiaa imitation Of it IN ''ouI7age. "
This will b., without doubt, the general tone
Of the radical press throughout the country
upon the question, showing in bold relief to all
intelligent observers tie blgotry and untrust.
worthiuess OF partisan editors. ~, l. Journal
Of Commerce.
TRIAL OF JOHN II. SURRA1T.-Thc trial Of
John Il. Surratt, CHARGED with conspirug
against the !. S., was postponed until the Dist
instant. His COUNSEL, Messrs Merrics and
Bradley. have served notice upon the Dis
trict Attorney that they will, on the DIST inst,
when the case is called before Judge Wylie, in
special term, demand g trial on the 6rst indict-
ment, (that charging murder: on which be wsa
tried and they will contend that the murder
case should be finally disposed Of before they
enter on the trial for conspiracy. 1t is expect
ed The tra! will commence at the time liked,
although no subpenas have as yet been placed
in the Marshaps hands for service 1t IS IN,
derstood that by arrangement all the matsrlsI
witnesses can be brought together within three
days of the issuing Of subpGDas, The counsel
for the defence will, it is stated be ready to 70
on with the;tria on the day named, end it is
generally understood that the prosecution will
be ready to proceed with trial of one OF the
indictments.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-09-14

The wine crop in France, this year, will be
more than al average enc.