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UNITED STATES COMMISSIONERS COURT.


Charge Of Embexzling Government Funds.
Before Commissioner Osborn.
The United States Us Joseph BloOmg0rt-Yester-
day Mr. Bell, Assistant United States District Ator
ney, appeared before Commissioner Osborn to enter
Q criminal prosecution at the suit of the United
States against Joseph Boomgart under. the follow
ing circumstances:-It appears that the defendant
QIloomgar had been an assistant teller at the frac
tiona currency counter in the United States Deposit
Department at Louisville, KY, and that while en-
ployed in that position IL Is charged against him that
he embezzled $1,000 OF the public funds OF the Unit
United States District Attorney for Kentucky some
months ago, Bloomgart was released from custody,
the District Attorney considering that he was not
public officer within the meaning of the statute. But
upon subsequent inquiry, after Boomgart's dis
charge in Kentucky, the Supreme Court having
the district OF Massachusetts held that such officer
contemplated by the statute the District Attor-
ney Of Kentucky telegraphed to have the defendant
arrested he having left Kentucky and being in the
city OF New York. Complaint was made before Com
missioner Osborn, who issued warrant for Bloom
CARTS arrest, and on examination he was this day
held for trial in Kentucky and so committed to the
custody of the Marshal, awaiting bench warrant
Tor his removal. Immediately after the commitment
by the Commissioner ex-Judge Beebe, counsel for
the prisoner, served writ OF habeas corpus the
Marshal, and writ OF certiorari on Commissioners
Osborn for the purpose OF reviewing the proceed
ings in the case and to have precedent established
by the court as TO how much and what kind of evi-
dence necessary to hold offenders who may be ac-
cused Of committing crimes In another district, and
having escaped therefrom into this district. The re-
turn OF the wrs Is liked for Tuesday next at eleven
O'Clock
Another Arrest a Charge OF Dealing In
Counterfeit Currency.
On Saturday Thos. Lloyd, an alleged accomplice Of
Doran and Chatterton. who were committed for trial
on Friday, was brought before Commissioner Os-
born, charged with selling or issuing counterfeit
bills and notes OF the national currency and United
States treasury and was committed for trial In de-
fault Cf $4,000 bail.
Charge Against n Custom House OnlceF.
Before Commissioner White.
An onicer Of the Custom House, I'm the appraise
ment department, was yesterday in custody before
Mr.. Kenneth White, United States Commissioner
charged with having aided and abetted certain par.
ues Ia the importation and smuggling OF goods in
avoidance OF The duties and taxes imposed by
law. one witness on the part OF the government
was examined to sustain the charge, but certain
books ana documents being required TO make out
the case AGAINST the accused, and these not being
present the case was adjourned and the accused
held TO bail In $1,000 TO appear Wednesday next
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WESTCHESTER NTELLIGENCE.

WRIT OF HABEAs CoRPUs.-Charles M. Jeffards
and Moses Lauenberg, both Of whom were convicted
OF murder in the first degree at the Central Circuit
Court, New York, the 4th OF January, 1862, and
sentenced to be hung the goth Of February in the
following year, were brought up on Friday before
Judge Cochran at White Plains writ OF habeas
corpus from Sing Sing, where they had been confined
since their sentence six years ago. Counsel sought
their release on the plea that they were Illegally de-
taned IN custody by the warden OF the prison, for
the sentence read that they were to suffer capital
punishment on the Goth of February, 1868, and TO
be detained at hard labor in Sing Sing until that
date. Judge Cochran decided that the demurrers
should be overruled and that the prisoners were to
be held by the warden Of Sing Sing under their old
conviction and sentence, and they were accordingly
taken back TO the prison. 1t may be remembered
that Jefierds murdered HE fathern-law, Matthews,
on the 30th OF June. 1s60 while Lauenberg killed
Samuel Hoffman on the l4th OF November, 1861. The
has not ended here for action will be taken in
the Supreme Court in the matter.
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SunnoGAIE'S cnunI.
Before Gideon ]. Tucker.

The following mentioned wills were last week ad-
mitted TO probate:--of Michael Clark, william Beleh.
er, Frederick W. Mutert, George Atchison, James
\. Kerker, Thomas Dunham, Augustus p. Morye,
Margaretta Lawer, william Hausch, Mary Ann e.
McKeon, John A. Haggerty. Claus Fallner, Mary Ellis
Wake.
Letters OF administration were granted on the es.
tates or the following named deceased persons:-
Christian Mack, Sarah Morgan, John McEvoy, VII.
liam y. Huffman, Margaret Penman, Joseph s. Havi-
h1u, FatIltk $. sui, Christian Leopold, William
Lchhing William ftown Elizabeth Hull, Patrick M.
ianei9n, John X. litz Henri, william Muller, Eliza
peth Fnntn, Olivia Tempicton, Elizabeth Meese
Cpafes Mcguire, Ge0rgS hehl, Ella M. Seely, Peter
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COURT CALENDAH-TaIs DAY.

SUPREME CoURT-CRCUIr.-Part1 1.-Nos; l1y' iosS' osS'
493 61l $780, 1885, 1919, 979 1921, 1923, loSi o %'''
669, 900. 1893, 1907, 1103, 1922 4l2l
SUPREME CouRy-CHAMpERs As, 81, 50, n,
49, 1OO lO4 Ill., H. 100, 12l, 1872 l2s izo iZo iz!'
l29 1871 1872 133 1885, 1877 139 142 l47 l4S lAs, Aol'
152, 1853, 1861, $50, 100, 164, 1885,
Srprp,oR CorRr-TRIAL TERM.-Part Ines.
1856 25s5 21l 3O7l 336I $685. 34o7 $685. 1929 2S93,
1885, $751; $780, $685. 1863. Part Nos. 1918, 1882,
1854 $780, sS4s $780, 1884, l4sO 1884, l77A $780, $685.
1915, 3742.
MARINE CouRT-TRIAL TERM.-Nos. 761, 729, 627,
1885, 772 7l4 700 $780, 6O3 600 65l, 6l6 612 715, 636
731 2O $780, 1893 79s SOL sO4 Sl3, Sl4, Sl5, SIC, ST.
9JS
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Filling of the Sweepstakes for Three Year
OIds, Jerome Park, 1869.
The great sweepstakes for three year 0lds, two
miles, to be run at the autumn meeting Of 1859, at
Jerome Park, has filled exceedingly well. The list
is as follows, embracing In many instances rare
family c0mbnations:-
l. R. W. Cameron names br. I. Invercauld, by st.
2. a. Belmont names ch. c. Fenian, by Micky Free
3: A. Belmont names b. c. Glenelg, by Citadel out
4. F. Morris names ch c. by Slasher out of Mollie
s. the Annieswood stable names ch. G. vespucius,
by Planet, dam Columbia by imp. Glencoe
9. The AnnieswOOd stable names b. T. Attraction,
Z. The AnnieswoOd stable names b. G. Danny BARN,
by imp. Balrownie, dam Fanny Fern by imp. Glen
8. The Annieswood stable names b. c. Sapphire,
by imp. Balrownie, dam The Gloamin by imp. Glen
0. L. W. Jerome and R. W. Cameron name b. C..
Glengarry, by Thormanby out Of Carbine by Rife
ID. b. MCDANIEL names er, T. Ettis stippen, by
Breckenridge out Of Lady Sykes ~,
rownie out OF Pasta.
sS M H. Y saatSga names b. c. King Henry by Lex
49, M. II: Sanford names b. T. Niagara, by Lexing-
ton out of Bayeaf.
- william Cottrin names ch. c. by Daniel Boone,
dam Maggie G. by Brown Dick.
49, William COttrill names ch. T. by Daniel Boone,
dam Lille Ward by Lexington.
16 Henry p. McGrath names ch. c. Blarney Stone,
by Rhinodine, dam RoXana by imp. Chesterfield
II. Henry p. MoGrath names br. g. Duffy, by Hun
ters Lexington, dam OhO by Oliver.
The Trotting Mare Fearless Burned to Death.
The residents in the vicinity Of the Fashion Course,
Newtown, Long Island, were considerably excited
on Saturday morning at the announcement that the
stables connected with this track were on fire.
Gathering in large numbers It T,us found that the
apartment in which the very valuable mare Fearless
was confined was enveloped in smoke. The CON-
municating doors were at once thrown open
and an examination made, when to their
utter astonishment and regret, 1t was found the
mare had been burned almost TO cnder. Many
surmises have been made regarding the origin Of the
fire, but none OF that nature is yet suggested that
explains the rather mysterious occurrence. Fear
less had but recently been sent to the Fashion
Course to be trained for the trotting campaign OF
1868, and turfmen generally will recOllect that she
had been entered by her owner, Mr. J. Dugrey the
announced tr0ts on this track of June 8, two mile
heats in harness. and June 23 mile heats, best three
In five, In harness.
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SUPREME cOuaT-SptCkl TsE..
A New Question in the Law of Corporations.

BCIoTe dudHc CnTdOz0.
The Excelsior Petroleum Company Us. William H.
fo'eIer, Frederick Lacy, Jesse c. Dayton, Augustus
Emouy ana 0uers-rhe Excelsior Petroleum
Company has commenced actions in Its coporate
name against the defendants, formerly trustees
Of said company, to recover the sum OF sl30oOo
paid 70 the stockholders IA dividends. ON the
ground that the dividends were not paid
cat OF profits, but out OF the proceeds of the
sale OF property which constituted the capital stock
Of the corporation. Some OF the defendants de-
INJURED TO the complaint on the ground that the
stockholders should nave been joined as defendants
facts sufficient 10 constitute cause OF action. In
arguing The latter point was claimed that q cor.
IoratiOn cannot sue its trustees for such cause,
because the money has gone TO stockholders, who
arr substantially the corporation, and has therefore
ovcrruled and ludument ordered for plaintiff There.
by The right of corporation TO recover dividends
pad out OF capital for its own benefit and In its own
name from the trustees who authorize such divi
deDds II affirmed
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From the foregoing 1t appears that the liabilities Of
the banks in deposits and circulation amount to
s214o4e152 and their reserve in legal tender notes
and specie to s6s s25 75a, or s14s14221 excess Of
the legal limit of twenty-five per cent, the required
sum being $53 53s. If we deduct the specie from
the calculation however-and coin Is practically
less as reserve-we find the latter to be $152s, ,o29
below the required amount. In the discount line
there has been very little business transacted for
month past, and only strictly prime commercial
paper can now find market at 0 per cent
The foreign exchange market was quiet through
out the week but strong and the leading drawers
advanced their rate for sterling at sixty days to
1o97S, although buyers were generally indisposed to
pay more than l091{. The upward tendency of rates
was caused mainly by falling or In the supply OF
cotton bills. The receipts of cotton at all the ports
last week aggregated only 35,450 bales-making a
total since September l. 1867, OF 1e6l $50, against
1881 $50 for the corresponding period In 1s68-07
The total foreign exports from all the ports since
September amount to 1,341, ,33o bales, against
1o5O,4e bales for the same time in lses-67 The
stocks at all the ports aggregate 400 bales against
4s5s5o bales at the time last year. The stock
OF cotton at Liverpool the 2sth ult. was 91530
bales against cal $40 bales at the same date in 1861;
and in London eo,slo bales, against 45,29s At the
same time there was known TO be on the
way to those ports 10000 bales OF American and
1s0 100 bales of Indian. The stock In warehouse and
anoat was therefore 7e2oeO bales, against 117S53s
at the same time last year. the reduction OF the sup
ply being the chief cause Of the advance which has
meanwhile taken place In prices. The demand for
bills from importers is rather light at present, but
after the 1st Of May there will be a special demand
FOR the remittance OF the proceeds OF such OF the
coupons OF the ivetwenty bonds held abroad as are
not reinvested in those securities About ten mil.
lions OF the twenyour millions OF interest on the
public debt due on the LIST OF May il payable TO per-
sons ia Europe and It s fair to infer that about half
this amount will he renyested In United states
bonds.
The following were the closing quotations for
stocks at six O'Clock last evcning:-New York Gen.
tral, 1i7H ll74; Erie, e9lS 0eH; Reading, $50 q
ss%; Michigan Southern, SoI ss5S; Rock Island,
934 o31S; Cleveland and Pittsburg, SO so North
western preferred, 74% q 74X; Pacific Mail, ssss a
ss%; Ohio and Mississippi, 3oH a 3OX; western
Union Telegraph, 3eH seas; Fort Wayne, 1oojs
10i Cleveland and Toledo, 102H.
Annexed Is q comparative statement showing tho
shipments Of specie from this port last week and
during the year to date, together with those for the
corresponding periods In 1866 and 1s67:-
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A TERRIBLE MISSISSIPPI TRAGEDY.
From the Columbus Miss, Sentin,

From the Columbus MISSY Sentinell
named Barrier by a man namcd wilson, ut Pha.
dephia, Neshoba county, Miss. Since then we nave
heard the particulars from member OF the Coum-
bus bar who has recently been near the scene OF
blood and the facts make II one or the most terrible
tragedies that has ever occurred In this section.
1t seems that young Barrier was engaged TO
be married to one Of the most respectable and
beautiful girls In the county. The day before
the day set Tor the marriage Barrier met met young
Wilson In the street and requested iim TO go
with him to the Probate ONCE to get his mar
rage license. He did so. The license was OBJ
tained and Barrier left the Office. Wilson, also,
clandestnely obtained license to marry the same
girl. The company had assembled at the time and
place appointed for the celebration OF the ngptals
and just as all things were ready the lady was
reported very sick. Chloroform, morphine and
other opatcs were administered TO her, and In few
vows were taken. None knew at that time the cause
OF her sudden sickness. IL was Afterwards ascer-
tanned that Wilson had sent her message not 70
marry Barrier. The communication so nucn
affected her that she became ghosuy pale and
tainted After the ceremony, as Is the custom In
that region the new husband carried his bride to
his humble home. That night the pair, after having
retired TO the bridal chamber, were aroused by
several friends Of Wilson, and one Of them
saw him, and In few minutes informed
her husband that she intended to return to her fath
ends sTs hCs asa at went EncS Back she To herr herr
Immediately afterward she nled q bill FOR
<divorce, alleging that she married Barrier
while under the influence OF opiates. A few days
after the Circuit Court to meet, and on the rst
day OF the court large crowd collected at thc cOun
try town. Before noon the crowd were seen rushing
to one point, where something unusual was trans
piring. Barrier was attracted, and approacheu tnc
scene OF excitement, when he discoyereu wilson
beating with large stick the minister, Mr.. sea-,
who few days before had performed tle marriage
ceremony between himself and MISS Whte. As nc
a "SVn ms nv rnea au Rarrer rcpied
al dol" At this revolvers were drawn and nve
shots EXCHANGED. Barrier was killed dead upon the
wounded.
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perch, l65<c. &c.,; Naumkeag, 14c 14lsc; New
market 1916. a 15Hc.
OoTroN OHRoKs.-Park Mills 25c.; Union Mills
22xc. 271zc.; Caledonia 2214c. 25c.
CANTON FLANNELs.-Amoskcag, brown 2oc.;
Naumkeag brown 1916; do. bleached 20c.; Skaters
vile, brown and bleached, 151s ldhc.
DELAINEs.-Pacifc, lSc.; sprague's l7c; Lowell
l6c.
SPOOL CorroN.-Coates' 81; Brooks, 9Sc.; Clark's,
95c.; Wyoming and Glasgow, SOC.
PRINTING CLOrH.-44 by As, SIC. S1sc.; As by 81,
8Ac. &C.; So by SO, &c. 91c; So by SO, 0&c. 9Hc
80 by 90 91&c. a9Ac; 60 by g. 9ac. 10c; "a by 64
l0c. q l016c
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DEATH From CHLoRoFoRM.--we learn from the
Portland (Me.,) papers that on "Wednesday AFTERNOON
TO be affected with consumption, entered the dental
rooms OF Dr. Evans and requested him TO extract n
tooth, but previously to administer chloroform to
deaden the sense of pain. This was done and the
tooth taken out, when Mr.. Hatch seemed TO revive,
but soon thereafter relapsed and appeared dying.
Every effort of medical skill was exerted TO prevent
fatal result but Mr.. Hatch died In short time,
An inquest was held and q thorough examination OF
the case has been ordered TO be made. The matter
has created great deal OF excitement In Portland.
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Hendricks William Warren, John Reilly Eliza Howe,

Hendricks, william Warren, John Reilly, Eliza Howe
William +. Birmingham.
The following named guardians were appointed
Robert +. Getty, guardian OF Elena Elizabeth Duffy;
Joseph o. Brown, OF Pauline Louisa Dodge; Eliza La
Faye, OF Helen and Ella Glasby; John A. Cormack
OF Alexander and Margaret C0rnack; Michael Sulli-
van, OF Annie and Claus Palmer, Elizabeth Cors0n
Catharine M. Corson; Margaretta Lehming, OF VIII
liam and George Lehmng; Joseph p. Groves, OF Lee
w. Groves
The following accounts were settled-Of Susan
Dixon, George Hyenbein, Henry Pope, Samuel n.
Dodge, Conrad Briel O. Moran, Eliza M. Fouerden'
Julia A. Godfrey Robert ]. Sturdeford, Patrick Cai
frey, Appleton p Lesure Paul M. Latham, John PITS
Sebastian Jacard James Harrison, Joseph Harrisoh'
w. ii. B. Van Nortwck, Merritt Brooks.
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N. T., by the Rev. VIM. Hart at the Presbyterian
church, WALTER f. SCOTT, Of Saugerties, to Miss
Ella BIaBLow, OF Maiden.
by the Rev. VIM. p. Corbt, Mr. JAMES WHITE to
MISS PAULINE NJ. CoRBIT, daughter OF the oficiating
Clergyman
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Wheat was in better demand ana the market ruled rm
Prices however higher except for which
q e q Nos ia
S shs Canada a. "a 0 and % 50
ssr ssss
Efrs 4 sl sssm ss y u ana Il for %s:Ssss Ss
ss%sa ssi ss Iss' lsss ssss
sy si G ';1's there g were ss ''ssis' sss;
FREfeMTs.-Fhe market continued dull but rates were
s:saS wheat ans
o e
Mns s S SUn Un;s sUn
SSTssx s4ss S%li % Il. slssdy s. is<c;
HAy-The Ssnand moderately active at Soc for ship
ping 81 81 for retail LOTS soc for long rye straw and &C.
HESrIana was held a. lo7e., gold, but there were no
moderate demand at full prices ss
the sales being s2 tcs Cuba clayed at 4sc and s
HXvAI sroRFsp % Sbls turpentine and 400
TSs p2so ss
For there @ aSvs sa S
Raae aa GiSss Ths saes kHas we're arrive
as a. H. s 'gs az e q
Ss ts nS ae:5s N sns as
Ss 70 IS fGf 30 - S5 for No $685. Il 70
ar; Co. Stock light OF city pitch iO0
Uns~Iinseed was unchanged; we quote 81 1S n IL 90
Other kinds dull but steady the quotations In our
PnovIsIoNs-Receipts a7 bbs pork, 2oi packages cut
meats and @ DO The market for or pork p % wSs @
SALE: wsTs ss.asS 70 oS
@ nS o 5 TSea 1Ra %s. n active e. &c
mand for and prices ruled hrm the sales were ay
$50 erces 42 for India mess Beef hams were
ana higher prices we're xsou. packages
Of within M the d1 range Ss S 2 & op Sr
l6sc Nc for picked hams sc lec for smoked and isc
proved demand Sales 10 boxes within the range Of bSc
sc for for long sss c & 1o, ,as sa9 dS and s
s for ca Lard was quiet but but IN
rendered Butter ehesse steady at the quotations In
were aS rIesna closing at ioc lie There were sales OF
and spot at lie. Crude in bbs dull at i6c
In bonded the business light but prices were unchanged
saes Free %as in Sesr and decidedly higher stand
at & Ss Ssns In e Mss OF R @
prices without change Of moment Sales 2oc0 bbs
standard white, for the last half Of May, at 2c buyers
RIcf-Corolina was duh but steady a. loc. HE RAN
sUsAE-There was good business consummated in raw
and the market % was % ho%sn S Gefs not
o
Tor Pdro Rico and English aso lis part
% kene % Sn SrsseS sS
i5,sc i5,sc for soft white and iic. i5c for yellow.
srFARIsE was quiet but firmly held Sales sO'Ooo lbs.
srfbs-of Calcutta lnseed heard of sales; g 40
god asked for lots the spot Clover dull at l0
I0c Timothy was unchanged at " 4oa " o. Rough fax
TAIIowwThe demand moderately active prices
were steady. Sales s., 100 lbs; at l2ac. l2Hc:
and prices were &C. S5c in bond II 40
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MARRIAGES AND DEATHS.
Married.

SAyERs-LErcuER.--On Sunday April ~, by Rev.
w. II. Depew JOHN +. SAVERS 10 ANNIE LEToHER,
oil Of this city. No cards.
oTT-BiGELow.-0n Thursday, April ., at Maiden,
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UNITED STATES CIRCUIT COURT.
Order on Appeals.

The following order has been issued by Justice
Nelson in reference to appeals in the Circuit Co urt:-
An notices OF appeals in Admiralty to be heard in
the present term Shall be specially noticed for hear
ing on the last Monday of May next.
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SUITS AGAINST ANrR-BHLLus Posry.sTERs
the outbreak OF the late war many postma sters i'm
the southern states had In their Offices stamns or
funds OF considerable value, which were seized inv
the Confederate government and OF which no further
account has since been rendered 10 the Denartnant
at Washington. The United States government has
commenced oil over the South actions et law 10 re.
cover its claims in virginia during the pas monts
suits have been Instituted against nearly one nun,
dred OF the delnquents Among these we notice
the name OF Colonel Thomas =. Bigger late Post
master at Richmond whose liabilities 10 the govern
ment amount 10 nearly $4,000. aud the government
has even gone so far TO attach his property and
Jos Allen, both OF this city.--R,cnmond Dtspatch.
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compared with those Of the two preceding weeks as
also the value Of the dry goods entered at this port
ana thrown on the market for the corresponding
period in 1866 and lS67:-
Week ending March y. Aprn3 g. AprH 10.
Dry goods. 81, ,670l l80 $2,067,30I $l2S3S13
General merchandise. 3,626o93 s,633,9lS 32iS,S64
Total for the week. l73 S5,7o1,22S $4622237
The imports OF dry goods for the week and since
January compare as follows:-
For the Week. 1885, 1867. 1885,
Entered at port 003467 $l,4o7926 $1,2S3s10
Thrown on market. 2,6l0,44S l,554,65S l,590,lH
Since JdnudTyl
Entered at port . 50, ,so7 400 ss,s5o,9s2 24sss,65e
Thrown market. 46,ssi,522 36s57,63S 20, l69,592
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FLoUR AND GRAIN.-Receipts, l6r bbIs bour, sI Z DO
and l600 bags corn meal 1850 bushels wheat S400 do.
corn $50 do OATS $50 do rye CLIO malt The flour
market shade nrmer to-day particularly for the high
grades In which there good business at full prices
Low grades quiet but generally held shade hrmer
California flour was In fair demand and steady The sales
tons Southern -four was firmly held but the business was
mand at unchanged prices The sales $50 obs Corn
dull Sales 800 bb Brandywne private terms.
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COMMERCIAL REPORT.

bATUHDAf, II-U
CoFrEE.-There q fair demand for Rio, and the
previous prices The sales bags
ex Campanero about llsc gold In bond $500 do
Marguerite and 45l 10. Monitor private terms or
other descriptions we heard Of no sales Of moment.
COTTON.-There q brisk speculative demand, and
advance of fully established, mddng upland clio sing
at lc large comprising 9962 bales including
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subjoinei Is the total valuation Of the foreign Inn
posts at New York for the week ending April 10,
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OFFICIAL TRANSFERS OF REAL ESTATE.

Wegive below list of official transfers OF reafestae
and leases recorded on Saturday in this CITY, Kings
and Westcheser counties, N Y, and Hudson county,
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Total. s5,o07,''4 s7,OsOO2a sieSo7, ,25s

The exports to the corresponding period in the
preyIous fourteen years compare as fooMs:-