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The New York herald., 1869-04-19
The Eastern stntes.

In most parts Of New England the season this
spring is very backward. In the southern part OF
New Hampshire, not more than forty miles north Of
Boston, the fields mostly covered with snow yet,
and the farmers say they have never known a spring
when the snow melted slowly, In the vicinity OF
Danbury, N. H., the snow on the 7th instant was
about three leet on a Level, and in some places the
drifts were ten feet deep. 1t will be some time yet
before anything can be done about the agricultural
spring work in the northern and central parts OF
New England. In Connecticut there has been but
little during the whole winter and the farmers
near New Haven have commenced plOughing their
fields for sowing and planting,
The New York herald., 1869-04-19
Greenwich.


TERRIBLE BOILER ExPLosIoN-Two PERSONS
KiIIED.-0n the sth inst the boiler Of q portable
steam mill, near Waaceton, Clearneld county. Pa,
and MIR. Thomas Ross (flreman), besides seriously
iniuring n third person, who was also at work In the
mill. piece OF the boiler carried away the whole
back part of the head OF Mr.. Smeal, and his body
was otherwise mangled by other portions Of the
wrecked machinery, we & MI; hoss was literally cut
dashed into atoms, the several parts scattered
hither and thher 10 portion being picked up more
than 100 yards from the mill, so that they were
scarcely recognizable as having once formed O per-
feet and living man.
The New York herald., 1869-04-19
Tennessee.
Prospects for wheat crop are very

Prospects for wheat crop are very fine-never bet
ter
The Nashville Press ana Times Of a recent date,
says:-We learn from those who have travelled
pretty extensively through Middle Tennessee that
more cotton VIII be cultivated this year than last.
Many planters have prepared to concentrate oil their
energies on the staple and will barely raise enough
corn and wheat for their own use. The season thus
far has been unfavorable for poughing the ground,
but now that the weather is settle dthe fields
are being got in readiness with all possible haste
Late frOsts have injured fruit considerably. From
the 10th to the 18th inst heavy frosts prevailed
throughout the eastern portion or the State, The
Fayetteville Observer OF the 10th says:-The pros
pect for peaches the coming summer Is gloomy in
deed. Thus far in bottom lands the fruit seems to
be very generally killed, but the hill sides and
other elevated localities the destruction is not 80
generals but the weather continues cold and unsea-
pOnabe, with occasional freezes and any night may
blast tie entire crop. There was fall Of sleet on
last Monday night,
The New York herald., 1869-04-19

FIGHT BETWEEN VIRGINIA AND NORTH CARoLrNA
CHicKENs.-All arrangements have been effected for
the next contest between the North Carolina and
Virginia chickens, II having been decided that the
main is TO be fought In this place tWeldon) on the
first Wednesday In June next. We understand that
many OF the best chickens upon both sides will be
brought into the contest and II may with safety be
said that the occasion will draw together n large
number of the lovers OF the sport from southside
virginia and Eastern North Carolina.-Rodnoke
Netps.
The New York herald., 1869-04-19
The Western States.

The reports from all sections Of the Western States
indicate the largest yield Of wheat in proportion to
the population for many years. All sections report
the same story as TO the glorious prospect All the
wheat States have not only splendid promise for
iall wheat, but the farmers prepared for large
sowing OF spring wheat. The season s late and wet
out still large breadths win be sown.
Advces from Western fruit crops are extremely
encouraging The peach crop OF Michigan for this
year Will be the largest gathered and in South
ern Illinois the late irosts only killed or the super
nuous buds which could well be spared.
The New York herald., 1869-04-19
STATEN ISLAND.

MORE FEVER SHIP vICTIMs.-The Rev. DR.. Oge,
chaplain attached to the seamen's Retreat at sta
pleton, died on Saturday last Of typhoid fever, con-
tracted through contact with from the fever
ship James Foster, Jr., who were inmates or the Re-
treat. Mr.. Webster steward OF the Institution, is
also suffering from the same disease.
The New York herald., 1869-04-19
VirRinia.

The wheat crop is more promising than at any
corresponding date since 1s00 and the greatest yield
Of this cereal known for ten years s looked for.
correspondent writes-wheat In the entire valley
Of virginia, well east OF the mountains, looks
extremely well; indeed, can say remarkable nne.
The Norfolk Day Book OF the 10th says Fruit
will be very scarce this year, a great many OF the
peaches having been killed last fall and a great
many sharing the same fate this spring by the recent
frosts The Fredericksburg Herald of the 10th SAYS
The reports that reach us from county, Staf-
ford Caroline &C., all TO the effect that the peach
cherry and apricot IN has been killed by the ex
treme cold OF the last few days. The apple and pear
had not fully developed and we still hope that these
Will be spared TO US. But Notwithstanding oil the
cold, and even the freeze OF last night, we find the
bloom on peach tr4es that had not developed still
alive aud healthy This morning, an evidence that all
the fruit is not killed. The Shenandoah
Herald OF the 10th says I'VE have met
with . number OF persons from the DIFF.
ferent sections OF tue county and all generally
agree that the peach crop will be an entire failure
THIS season. on account OF the late severe weather
and snow, which has entirely destroyed the bud
az from examination the inteI ior was found to be
black, as IL the case when Affected by frost. None
OF the more hardy fruit Is thought TO be nurt
The New York herald., 1869-04-19

HOMICIDE IN vIRGINIA.-Mr. Joseph Johnson OF
Lee county, was killed near Walnut Hll In Powell's
valley, on Wednesday OF last week, by James and
Redman Colston, who fired ten balls into him. This
dreadful homicide was the result OF an ARRAY the
particulars OF which we have not yet learned. Mr.
Johnson leaves wife and two children His father
was killed by bushwhackers at Bean station, Tenn,
some two or three years ago.-Brtstol fVd.l Ne,cs,
April 16
The New York herald., 1869-04-19
THE OR s.
Reports fr0m All Parts OF the
Country.
Good Anticipations A of a
BOuntifu.. Yield.
california.

ine san ErAncisco Alta OF March 70 says:-The
heavy rsns of the last week have put an end to the
complaints OF the farmers and miners about lack Of
water and many now are bothered by its excess
The abundance of the grain crop on the hills and
sandy plains Ia secured, but In some OF the adobe
bottoms 1t may be drowned out
The New York herald., 1869-04-19
CONNECTICUT.
Sharon.

ACCIDENTAL young man about twenty years OF
age, named Samuel A, Reed, while out cunning re-
Gently, met with very serious accident from the
his under Jaw breaking IL In two places tearing the
flesh from one side Of the face and just missing the
eye. After receiving this terrible wound he walked
home, q distance OF nearly half O mile. He was
soon unable to speak or give any account OF the
accident, and bis recovery Is considered very
doubtful.
Greenwich.
ACCIDENTAL DRowNINa.-A man named William
Miller, tailor by trade, while nshing or the rocks
near the house OF the Americus Club at Greenwich
Point, on Friday, fell into the water land was
drowned, lie leaves q wife and several children.
Birmingham.
FATAL Academia little child named Norris
sey. while playing with other children about bon.
hre in the streets, on Friday was so badly burned
by its clothes taking fire that It died few hours
afterwards.
The New York herald., 1869-04-19
THE Northern Central States,

The season In New York, Pennsylvania and New
Jersey is backward. In many sections the ground is
entirely unfit for the plough. Wheat is promising,
and from the wide breadth sOwn large yield Is an
tcipated. 1t is yet too early to write advisedy OF
prospects.
The New York herald., 1869-04-19
Kentucky

Nearly all crops are very promising. cor
respondent writes:-My opinion Is that we have the
finest show for wheat crop that we have had for
several years past.
The New York herald., 1869-04-19
South Carolina.

correspondent, writing from Greenville, s. c.,
under date Of the 18th instant. says:-we have had
b bleak and cold spring, and the peach crop and
early gardens are ruined The mania here for plant
ing cotton and buying fertilizers s raging at white
heat; nothiHg exceed It. Cotton seed ten dollars
per bushel OF favorite kinds, and the demand for
Peruvian-Pacifc and Wando Jdu:fdu exceeds the
supply. Every field patch, and In some cases parts
Of gardens are to be put In cotton.
The New York herald., 1869-04-19
nfnryInnd.

The Baltimore sun of the 10th says:-Tne reports
s to the injury done the fruit by the cold snap are
contradictory, some stating that the destruction is
complete while others claim that the amage Is not
very serious. The papers OF the eastern shore OF
Maryland continue to report cold weather win
The New York herald., 1869-04-19
Missouri.

There was large breadth OF fall wheat sown in
Missouri. Early indications were that some damage
had been done by successive freezlngs and thawings
but the crop now promises q large yield.
The New York herald., 1869-04-19
MARRIAGES AND DEATHS.
Married.

CosKIIN-FRANKIIM.-On saturday, April IL, ct
the Central NJ. L. church. by the Rev. Andrew
Longacrc, AARON CoNKLIs to AGNES &. FRANKLIN,
ali OF lhis city.
The New York herald., 1869-04-19
FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL.

SUNDAY, April IS, 1880.
TIE change In the condition Of the banks was the
Important feature OF the week In financial circles
and was the underlying cause OF important move
ments in the stock and general markets The weekly
statement presented yesterday afternoon s renec-
tive OF prompt and gratifying return Of currency
to the metropolis in accordance with the usual turn
OF money In this direction at this period of the year.
The gain of legal tenders during the week was con-
sideraDly over two millions Of dollars and the loss
In specie less than o million. Had the Hamburg
steamer arrived day earlier the banks would have
doubtless exhibited slight gain In specie. The fol-
lowing s q comparison oil the last two statements:-
The New York herald., 1869-04-19
L.Ouisians

The Louisiana sugar crop promises very well. The
cold and wet weather has done less damage than
was apprehended some time ago. The area planted
II much larger than usual, and II the season is "a
vorabe the crop will be large one The dnicuities
In Cuba have prompted the Louisiana planters TO
make the most Of their opportunities this oear and
the amount Of land planted with cane has only been
limited by the dficulty Of obtaining the necessary
LABOR.
The Bayou Sara Ledger Of q late date has this
about planting prospects:-The present planting
prospects are by no means gloomy. Rains have
been numerous, but, Notwithstanding, we are
pleased to state, the planters progressing finely.
The corn crops are coming forth with the greatest
promise, while In numerous instances we know OF
planters that are ready to scrape cotton.
The New York herald., 1869-04-19
Total. tal...................s .s12,s7S94 s14,el3,9 942


The following were the closing quotations for
stocks on Saturday evenng:-Cumberland, 20 q 50;
Wells-Fargo Express, SlX a 80; American Express,
3sK a4o; Adams Express, so cox; United states
Express, go COX; Merchants Union, 151 10;
Quicksilver. 22'S 22H; Canton, 611l q 90; Pacific
MAIL OAK OAK; Mariposa, % 221k; do. preferred,
40Jz 4ok; Western Union Telegraph, Az AZ; New
York Central 1861 1854; Erie, 33H "a; Hudson
River, 147H a las; Reading, 953s 95h; Wabash, 70
7s1s; Wabash and Western preferred 70 80; st.
Paul. 1913 1917; DO. preferred, ssX 81; Fort
Wayne, 1924 1873; Ohio ana Mississippi, "a o 341s;
Michigan Central. 1924 122x; Michigan Southern,
994 a99a; Illinois Central 142 las; PlttsDurg, 934
a 931z; Lake Shore, 90 so4; Rock Island, l3s,a
13s1; Northwestern, 81 s4,s; do. preferred, o6a
96H.
Annexed Is comparative statement showing the
shipments OF specie from this port last week and
during the year to date together with those for the
cOrrespondnp periOds In IS69.-
The New York herald., 1869-04-19
Texas.

Our exchanges from all parts Of Texas report that
planters are actively engaged. Corn as generally
planted, and a great deal Of It is already up. A
larger breadth of land viii be put In cotton than
any year since the war. The freedmen have gener.
ally gone TO WORK, and we hear less complaint OF
their idleness than usual.
The wheat crop, though small, gives the promise
Of large yield.
The New York herald., 1869-04-19

SOUTHERN WNEs.-We hope yet to see realized
the fond wish or many progressive agriculturist
yard OF the world and furnish Its wines In the
greatest abundance and OF the best quality We
write this IN advance OF mentioning an examination
we have lately been enabled TO make from speci-
mems OF wines made from native grapes In Cherokee
county, Texas. These four specimens were
first wine made from the muscadine, O
sweet grape, which grows like the scuppernong,
immense vines covering great space. This wine Is
was wine made from the post oak grape, which
had some body, but was too acid for use. Next we
had wine from the pulp alone OF the mustang
grape which was by no means palatable; but In the
fourth and last bottle we found wine made up OF
both the pulp and hus, and this we found superior
to all the others, being so near an approach both
In color and taste, to Oporto or port wine "a to be
vesy easily mistaken for it-Nel1 orleans Pictytne
The New York herald., 1869-04-19
Union Hill.

QUOT MATCH.-On Saturday afternoon q QUOT
match was played at Ludlows, in Union Hill, be.
tween Andrew Tanner and Tom Walker, Of Hoboken,
for $3.50 side. The game was sixty-one points and
the distance twenty-0ne yards. Walker was the
WHINE. by twenty three points. Tanner Immediately
offered another challenge, which was accepted.
Hackensack.
THE NEGRO SUTTON SENTENCED TO DEATH.-At
the Court Of Oyer and Terminer in Hackensack on
Saturday, Sam Sutton the negro recently convicted
Of the murder Of Caesar zabriske, was sentenced to
be hanged on the 25th Of June. There was very little
ympatny for the unfortunate man in the
court, and as he has no influential
for q week beyond the allotted time, the sen
tence Will be carried out to the letter. The court
gave strict directions to the sheriff In regard the
execution and 1t Is to be hoped that the examples
OF New Brunswick and Freehold, where even the
school children crowded into the jail yard will not
be Initiated. No gaping crowd OF women aud chill
dren should be permitted to witness such scene.
The New York herald., 1869-04-19

FLOUR GRAIS-Receipts ayO6 bbls four IO2 do and
lb0 bags corn meal $3.50 bushels wnea IL 6j corn
lS64 do oats and 800 do. malt The market and
western hour was extremely quiet there being
demand and prices heavy and nominal quota
tons subloined California 1our dull but
value The sales only about $500 bbs Southern
was slow OF SALE and TO effect sales OF
would have been obliged to OF About
$50 bbs comprise fde sales Rye flour heavy
The New York herald., 1869-04-19
Florida.

Despite the terrible stories about the injuries to
the Florida orange trees from the extremely cold
weather prevalent during portion Of the winter,
the crop promises more than an average yield.
Vegetables will be abundant and the standard crops
OF the State are in excellent condition.
The New York herald., 1869-04-19
Alabama.

Advces from Montgomery dated April IA say
Yesterday morning there was slight frost and this
morning more severe one, seriously damaging the
new cotton crop and fruits and rendering the re-
planting Of cotton necessary.
The New York herald., 1869-04-19
SUICIDE IN RACINE. WIS.

RACINE, April IL. 1869.
Last Sunday morning the body Of an unknown
man was found hanging to small tree in grove
few miles from the city. At the time he was found
he had been hanging there quite number Of days.
From evidences 1t would seem that he had made two
attempts to destroy himself; the first time with q
pender. The deceased was young man, apparently
Dane, about twenty-eight years OF age. well
dressed, and had the appearance OF having been
son was found sum OF money but nothing by
which TO tell who he was or where he came from.
The New York herald., 1869-04-19


Excess over legal reserve in 1858. $13, 597, 516
Excess over legal reserve IN 1862. 7,153002
The banks have nine millions less in specie than
last year. which is the unfavorable feature Of their
condition. 1nasmuch as gold is 30 necessary COM
modify to the importing merchants, it would be
proper for Secretary Boutwell, to consider the pro-
prety Of either buying governments with the large
gold balance now in the Treasury vaults or lending
it. 1t is the only currency for the importing bust
ness ana is just too limited in Its amount to go
around among those who want it. The holders once
in while take notion to squeeze" the market
and up goes the price, or up goes the borrowing
rate. Keeping hundred millions idle gold in the
Treasury Is clear loss Of seven millions per annum
to the country. Why cannot the Secretary OF the
Treasury authorize Mr.. Van Dyck to lend whatever
portion OF this amount our merchants needf They
will give him ample security, such as government
bonds II he ia apprehensive that the pledges are
uctuatlng in price they will be content to receive
ninety per cent Of the par value The range in the
price Of gold during the week was as fOll0ws:-
The New York herald., 1869-04-19
COMMERCIAL REPORT.

SATURDAY, April H-6P.M.
AsHEs.-Receipts none. Pot were steady at $775 to
81 s, with small saesla these prices Pearl dull
nominal
COFTEE.-For Ro, the Market though quiet at
last quotations. Other kinds dull unchanged
in value. We heard of no sales OF moment.
COTrON.-The market without particular change.
were steady At yesssrdas quotssons The iaei were 3s
$50 on speculation The current quotations foows
The New York herald., 1869-04-19
Georgia.

The Albany Gal Ne,os Of the 10th says:-After
diligent inquiry estimate that planters have
put in about forty per cent Of corn ten Of oats and
nifty Of cotton. The lands have been thoroughly
prepared and well manured, and the stand is pro-
baby the best ever known. We glad to announce
their own bread.
The Eatonton Press ana Messenger OF the 18th
says:Ihe crop prospects IN this section were never
by OF the best and most prominent planters OF
OF the county, better season for planting could
not be desired. The weather s still ne and farmers
are pushing on their work with great alacrlty.
The Savannah Republican of the 18Th says:-On
the Ogeechee the planting Of rice Is busy going on
some planters making preparations to enlarge their
CROP Generally speaking, the yield next season is
expected to largely exceed the present one.
On the 7th cotton planting was progressing rapidly
In various sections OF the State the land being well
prepared for the reception OF the seed. Clover and
the grasses were beautiful but the heavy frosts
the night Of the 6n had very much injured the fruit
crop, peaches being almost entirely destroyed.
The New York herald., 1869-04-19
mississippi.

correspondent who has travelled through q
considerable portion Of Mississippi writes, under
date Of April e:-Planting is progressing success.
fully and from the excellent condition of the plan
tati0ns would realize the change in the labor
system. This ~ accounted for from the fact that
extent to demOraize the labor OF the country as
was done on the principal rivers running through
crops are planted The season has been backward
yet there Is considerable cotton up and looking WELL
potatoes. English Tor gardeD) peas lettuce and few
other vegetables
The New York herald., 1869-04-19
The following are the chsnges:-

The increase OF the receipts OF currency over the
shipments ia week earlier than last year. In 1868
the banks continued to encroach upon their legS
reserve until the last week in April. The natural
sringency in money s therefore, gone by for the pres
ent ana can only be restored by artificial influences
such as the condition OF the stock market may at
any time tempt tn these days Of cliQues and combi-
nations. This recovery is all the more remarkable
as the spring business was very backward, ana the
usual engagements made at this season were de-
ferred for periods ranging from week to month.
The position of the banks for the corresponding
weeks in 1858 and 1869 is thus contrasted:-
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1869-03-31
Affairs In Washington.

WASHINGTON, March 30.-In the House, a
bill authorizing the issue of one, three and
i've cent pieces, passed. The tenure of
Office bill was called from the Senate, with q
request for conference A motion to con-
cur with the Senate amendments, was lost
so to !06; finally, a conference was agreed
to. consisting, on the part of the House, of
Butler, Washburne and Bingham. reso-
luton to adjourn April A, was adopted. The
Election Committee reported J. P. Reed, of
the Third South Carolina District, incapable
to take the test oath; while the minority re-
ported bill removing rebel disabilities
which was referred to the Reconstruction
COMMITTEES. A bill extending the time for
the Withdrawal of whiskey from bond to
the 10th of April, was lost. Adjourned.
In the Senate, an ineffeutual attempt was
made to pass the House bill granting the
right of way to the Memphis and Ell Paso
tHsaaiiToad. The currency bill was discussed
to adjournment. The debt statement shows
but slight decrease, owing to heavy pen
SION disbursements. The Reconstruction
Committee voted to to report Buffers
Georgia bill. --2.f 81. nt. -l
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1869-03-31
FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL.
COLUMBIA, March 30.-Sales of cotton to-
day about 70 bales-middIings 26ld.

COLUMBIA, March 3O.-Sales of cotton to-
day about 70 bales-middIings 26l5.
New YORK, March 30 Noon.-Stocks
steady and dull. Money in demand, ut 7.
Exchange 8. Gold 315S. Fine flour un-
changed. Wheat dull md unchanged. Corn
lc. better. Pork dull and dropping new
mess 31.37h@31.50. Steam lard heavy, at
1871. Cotton 20. Freights firm. "
Z P. Motion 4c. better and active
sales 5000 bales. at 29@29I. Flour mo-
derately active Wheat very firm Corn ga
&c. better-new white Orleans 61; yellow
w. Pork dropping, at 3O.25 Lard a
shade easier Rye dull. Gold 31as. Freights
firmer.
BALTIMoRE, March 3O.-Cotton quiet, at
281a. Flour active. Wheat steady. Corn
scarce-white 83; yellow 94(095. Oats and
Lard 20. Whiskey 94(095.
MOBILE, March 3O-Cotton in active de-
mand, with sales of 8, 100 bales-low mid
dlings 27M@271a; receipts 374
New ORLEANS, March 3O.-Cotton active
and advanced 40 -middlings 2s11; receipts
341 bales. Gold so. Flour dull-super-
fine $50; treble 6.25. Corn dull, at 72(N
rs. Pork dull, at 5000. Bacon firm, at
~. Lard dull. Sugar dull-common
II; prime IA. Molasses- 6597O.
Whiskey nominal-Western rectifed 85@
". OoHee Hrm-1a1r IL; prime Ii.
CINcINNATI, March 30.-Flour dull and
little doing Bacon and lard nominal.
AUGUSTA, March 3O-Cotton market ac-
tive, with sales Of 800 bales; receipts $50;
middlings 271s.
SAVANNAH, March 30.-Cotton firm and
in good demand-sales 1900 bales; mid
dlings 2814@281a; receipts 1850.
CHARLESTON, March 3O.-Cotton active
at Mc. better, with sales of 1900 bales
middlings 2S; receipts 529.
LONDON, March 30-3 P. M.-Consols
9316 @93I. Bonds S3as.
LrvERPoon, March 30-3 P. M.-Cotton
opens active -uplands 1216@1214; Orleans
l2ss0l21a. Yarns and fabrics, at Man
chester, are better.
LIVERPOOL, March 30-Evening. ng.-Cotton
aacctlnyneeI,uplands &C i've 1898; Orleans 125s; sales