The New York Herald Newspaper, March 7, 1860, Page 5

NEW YORK HERALD, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 7, 1860.—TRIPLE SHEET. ox An act to amend the charter of Hope Fire Insurance pany. ae acoeh earnpr alin tp unclaimed deposits of say- . Ap act railroads, Order third reading. 22. Anactwo neo the eapital stock of Farsore’ Lose and Trust Company, 28. An act \ incorporate the Railroad, Steamboat and sagen ayers Company. . Ap act to amend section 64, title 4, cl r 6 of the Reviged Statutes, in relation to sults gain enkrn nad Se- 26 An act to incorporate New York College of Dental Surgeons. Auact to prevent frauds in the transfer of stocks. Ordered to a third reading. 27, An act to regulale and reduce fare on the Buffalo and Erie Railroad. 28, An act to amend an act to incorparate the Port Riehmond and Bergen Point Ferry. 29. An act to amend the Metropolitan Py!'ce act. 30. An act for the rehef of Moore and Fitzgerali. we act for the relief of the widow and children of . Sayres. 32, An act authorizing the Court of Sessions to transfer Proceedings to Oyer and Terminer. 33. An act to amend an act for incorporation of insu- rance companies. 34. An act to provide for the erection of a monument to prisoners in Wallbout Bay. 56 An act to amend charter of Catskill Mountain Turn- pike Company. 36, An act for the relief of Ulster and Delaware Plank = Gamer. . AD act concerning the Commissioners of Exnigration apd Marine Hospital. 4 38. An act to extend term for the payment of certain aareesments in the county of Kings. 39 An act in relation to the election of a Superintendent of the Poor in Kings county. 40. An act to amend an act to orgavize the State Lunatic Asylum, and more effectually to provide for the care, 4 pero se a ules coater 6, part . An act to amend ar of the Revised Statutes. : isons 42. An act to incorporate the New York City Library Association. 43. An act to organize a hook and ladder company in the town of Flatbuab. 44. An act amending the revised acts relating to the vil- Jage of Curning, Steuden be 2 45. An act ta siter map of plan of the city of New York (Harlem Railroad bill). 46. An act declaring a part of the inlet of the Owasco lake @ public highway. 47, An act relative to the rights, liabilities of owners apd lessors and lessees of buildings 48. An act to amend an act in relation to the collection of taxes on lands of nou-residents. 49. Ap sct to eularge powers of Court of Sessions in — county, }. AD act to incorporate the American Museum. provide for the forecioat New York and Erie Railroad. ars pps sels ate 53, Ap act to authorize the formation of a mutual insu- pire vee in the town of Rensselaerville, county of 54. ‘Ap act to regulate the sale of poison. 55 Ap act relative to land under water front of the bag tay prep ted Bact in relation to ting 0} within the waters of the State. pnins eiere 57. Anact to amend an act to suppress intemperance. 58. An act for the relief of Joriah Blackwell. a An act to amend an act in relation to railroad com- panies. @0. An act to amend an act in relation to Justice Court in the city of Albany. 61. An act to extend time for collecting taxes in the town of Catskil). 62 An act relative to the collection of taxes in the city of Rochester. 63. Ap act to amend Revised Statutes, in relation to opening bighways. 64. Ap act to authorize the treasurer of the county of Monroe to collect certais taxes. 65. An act to determine the claim of James Hay. 66. Ap act to amend millitia law of 1854. oe act relative to the disbursementa in Justices’ our! 68. An act relative to the County Treseurer of Rensse- laer county. 69. An act im relation to Port Jack#on and Union Falls Plank Road Company. en An act to amend an act incorporatiag Utica Savings bk. * U1. An act to provide for the payment to county trea- surers of fines, &o. a act to amend an act in relation to juvenile delin- quen! 73. Av act to amend an act providing for loca! assess- mente in Brooklyn. 74. An act to provide for general vaccination. ables An act in relation to police and courts in New ‘ork. 76. Apactto amend an act to incorporate the Rural Cemetery Arsociation 77. An act to amend the charter of the village of Owego. 78. Ap act to erect a new jail in Richmond county. ae An actto alter map or plan of the city of New ‘ork. 80. An act relative to the East River Savings Bank, Brooklyn. Superintendent Pilsbury’s Letter of Re- om to the Police Commissioners, OFFICE OF THE SUPRRINTENENT OF Pouce, } Nuw York, Fed. 23, 1860. To THe Hororasie THs Boarp oF PoLice ComMissioneRs:-— GextiemEN—In May last your Board saw fit to confer upon me the office of Genera! Superintendent. ‘This was a surpriee to me, and J did vot conclude to ac- cept the position without mature deliberation and frank consultation with the Commissioners then, as now, (with a Bingie exception ,) composing the Board. ‘jence in executive duties bad taught me that a department like ‘the Police could not be effectively governed othewise than by «single and controlling head, and a8 a prelimiaary to aby consideration of the matter, Istipulated tbat I should be invested with “all power consistent with law.” Had any dissent been expressed at that time from the bestowal of such power vpop me, I would have relinquised all idea of undertaking ibe heavy responsibilities with which you proposed to clothe me. But as the declaration of one of your number, (Mr. Bowen.) at an toformal interview bela op the day subsequent to the election, that “ you would load me down with power,’’ seemed to moet with entire acquiescence from his associates, | regarded that port a8 detiaitely settied. ‘Still I took the precaution to embody that condition in my final letter of acceptance, that your records might show that 1 had pot consented to take charge of 80 im- portant a branch of the public service without such as- eurances of confidence and support, on your part, as would enable me to act according to the dictates of my best judgment ia promoting the discipline efficiency of the Jurce, It was at the urgent solicitation of mem. bers of your Board and of other citizens of the highest respectability that I, after several weeks deliberation, sept ip my letwr ef acceptance, and I was much eur- pried at finding the two members of your Board (Messrs. Bowen and Stranahsn) who, more any othors. had urged my meceptance and made the most liberal promises of support, then objecting tw that part of my letter which stated the condjvens of my acceptance. T bad then resigned my previous posftion and made ali my arrapgemeots to take charge of the Police Department, and as the Board, by a vote of five to two, sustained my views, I felt that I could not re- cede, I regsrded the action of a majority of the Board as a pledge that I should not be trammelied by its ipverterence with my Powe tor the government of the de- partment 80 long as I faithfully di my duties and adhered to the letter and spirit of the law. From the oay upon which I sent in my letter of accept- ance to the present time J bave not received from the two members of your Board already mentioned either advice, enovut t Or Support, and J bed hardly been in the service enough to acquire a familiarity with its du- Yes and requirements when I felt myself seriously em- barraesed by my want of power to make such disposal of members of the force as the exigencies of circumstances aemanded. Ip one instance I bad, for misconduct, sent back from detail to ward duty, an officer who was subsequently con- ‘voted and sentenced to be reprimanded for the offence, but I vesetsany wins barrie ai te et service than ward 2, services been engaged in, Deateged me with importunities to rescind my order. I peremptority refused, and they then appealed to the President, who yielded, and proposed that their demands Abould be complied with. . To have surrendered the point would have bees to give up the administration of the to the pressure of Se en or political influences; consequently I remained , though by so doing I was obliged, much to my regret, to take issue with the President. Upon the advent of the new Mayor he claimed the right to select the men who sbould do duty at the Twen- eae to extend all tion of Jan. 16, transferring an important part of the ex>- ee bees governed. By personal or politcal int D govert y or juences. For spy dereliction of duty I am missal, and, therefore, there was 10 mone Reed adopt. for cause bave been men bave been taken from wards ment, they were needed, and placed in there were already as many men as were required. have been taken from Jedge and past experience peculiarly fitted room for men whose oe Se al or political relations services. w Unoer these circumstances 1 cannot buat regard eourse you bave pursued pe hin re! ahaa ethcicy of te pln force without possessing the authority that is indispensable to piish these objects. When the 13] ‘when ita number was full. ‘Being now satisfied tuat I cannot by a axce in this office be as serviceable to the publi expected, nor command the proper respect of vuder my charge, nor preserve Sts di orcer, unless I am its actual as well a8 ‘fa just regard for my own reputation leaves me alternative than to tender to you, a8 General Superin' & 34 te fi g s #8 i ADDITIONAL FROM CUBA. Arrival of the Cahawba frem Havana— Whe Liane Naturalization Case Ad- Justed for Government Arrangement— Liano te Go to Pera at Present—Gay ficemes im the Fashionable Worla— Court Receptions, Masked Bali, Bull Pights, and the Lent Carnival—War Enthusiasm—Two Steamers for Mira- mon, &c. The United States mail steamship Cabawba, J. W. Smith commander, from New Orleanr and Havana, arrived here at ap early hour yesterday morning. ‘The Cghawba left New Orleans at 8 A. M. on the 2ith ult. There being but twelve feet water on the bar at the mouth of the Mississippi, and the channel blocked up by alarge ship aground, the Cahawba stuck in the mud, and remained in that condition nineteen hours. With the aid of a steamtug ahe was got off withont damage, and proceeded to sea, arriving off Havana at one o’clock on the morning of the 1st inst. ‘She left Havana the same afternoon, but her news bas Deen anticipated by the report from the Habana at New Orleans, given in yestorday’s Hxrarp. The Cahawba carried the news to Havana of the taking of Tetuan, which caused great excitement and rejoicing. At noon a salute was fired from al the forte and vessels of war in the harbor. A grand parade reception at the palace, and other ceremonies in honor of the Spanish vic- tory, were to take place in a day or two. Nothing of further importance to notice from the Island of Cuba. The United States steamer Mohawk, Captain Craven, was at Matanzas, and the United States steamer Crusader, Cap'ain Mafitt, was at Sagua la Grande. Al] well on board both vessels. . Mr. John E. Everett, of New York, died of consumption at Havana, on the 29th ult. Many visiters from the United States yet remained in Havana, the city being considered perfectly healthy. OUR HAVANA CORRESPONDENCE. Havaya, March 1, 1860, Fines upon Seventy American Wessels Remilted by the Cap- tain Gencral—United States Marl Steamers to Enter the Port of Havana at Night—The Claim for Personal Mili- tary Service Against Gavino de Liano Remitted by General Berrano—The Question tobe Settled by the Two Govern- ments at Washington or Madrid—General Serrano Let Down Easy—Reception at the Palace—Carnival Paro- yem— Ladies of the United States—Funds for the War in Africa—Bull Fights and Honor—Countess of Sam n- tonio—A Hint—Two Mexican War Steamers for Miramon Bought in this Port and Fitted Out—Maa Mareteck’s Benefits—Jewels of Cortesi—United States War Steamers— Lieut. Carpenter—Death of a Citizen of New York—Miss Ada Phillips—Madame Cortesi ana Company, dc. Since the 1st of November Jast nearly every American ‘Vessel entering this port has been fined from $25 to $100, and one as high as $625, for informalities in mani- feats, bills of health, and infractions as to consu- lar cortificates to manifests of cargo at the port of lading, and in other respects not conforming to the customs and"port regulations, Some sixty or se- yenty vessele bave been placed in this predicament, caus- ing a voluminous correspondence from Consul General Helm to the Captain General of Cuba, representing the in- justice of these impositions, under the peculiar circum- stances of each case, which were fully stated, and I am happy to say, for the benefit of the many interested in the property which ig thus relieved, by &n order obtained from General Serrano refunding all such fines, with am assurance that a more liveral policy will be instituted at the Custom Heuse, in cases of like character, with vessels under the flag of the Union; and it is pleasant to observe the hearty good will and frankness of General Serrano, ia declaring that as far as be bas power to act, in view of law and justice, he will ase his best exertéOns to facilitate and advance commercial me between the United States and the isiand of a. 1 atm also well advised that the Consul General bas an application now With a fair chance of success, for permitting United mail steamers to enter the port of Havana at night, a concession long sought for and very important for the safety and economy of this moet important branch of our commercial carriage and mail aervice. General Francisco Serrano, Captain General and Go- vernor of Cuba, has responded (238 inst) to the last com- munication of the Conaul General in relation to the claim for military service made .upon Gavino de iano by the Spanish authorities at Segua la Grand, showing his autho- rities from Spanish edicts, justifying the claim as a born subject of —% returned within the crown jurisdiction; but after visitation of law he finds cauge to con- sider in this case the circumstances associated therewith, and while be refers the whole subject for discussion and adjustment to the governments they represent, he remits the restraint upon the person of Liano for the obligation of military service, and orders the bond given to provide a substitute to be cancelled, with instructions to the Gover- nor of Sagus la Grand that he shall no more be molested. General Serrano takes the dilemma by the horns, and lets himeelf down with grace, dignity, courtesy and frank- nees, showing his eminent qualities for the responsible office he fills. His official Action disarms offence against the person and rights of Liano of vindictive intention, 80 that the facts remain without anything to cause angry controversy or international excitement. ‘There was @ grand reception at the palace last Sunday evening, where were gathered bouquets from every land, and several! fair specimens from the United States. Miss Grosvenor, of the city of New York, and her cousin, Miss Grosvenor, of Providence, R. 1., aud the fair violet of Cincinnati. ‘The honors were ministered as none can do with so much noble grace as the hgstess of the palace— the countess of San Antonio. Sunday last, we had a queer violation upon the august solemnitics of Lent and penitence, a paroxysm of carnival, by right reverend dispensation, the day devoted to amusements after morning services in the charchea, for which to me there seemed nO good cause, unless for cheering and comfort, for those who ere fighting the national batiles in Morocco. A bull fight at Bellescoain arena was given ip aid of the cause, where, in addition to the usual amusements, there was a sort of tilting soldier's dance, seven bufis killed, several horses, one man badly scared, having suddenly found bimeelf seated between the horns of ap infuriated bull, from whence he was tossed w a place of safety. A band of young men, in costume of students of the noble art, were present, and, through their chief, called upon the audience for donations for their comrades in Africa, and a perfect shower of silver and gold followed. ‘The Countess of San Antonio was nt, but General Ser- rano wag slightly indisposed and did not attend. Many distinguished females were among the spectators, not to derive enjoyment, but to grace the occasion for the cause. Ship of the line Francisco Aris sailed on the 29th for the Mediterranean seat of war. An interesting hint was given the other day by the Dia- rio de la Marina, ‘that it was observed that the fore! commercial houses in the city had given very lightly, if at all, in aid of the war fund, presuming thet they intended t action or denation, in order to give more effect and a sum for the cause of patriotism,” &c, The senti- ment I give—it will bring the ounces. ‘We bad bdalis, also, last Sunday at every avails- Die place, and Monday morning the grave duties of Lent ‘were resumed. ‘The Mexican war steamers Avias (formerly the Correo Paquete) and theg(Spanish) na left porton the of the 27th for Vera Cruz, probably to make some port the cosat, where ‘they can enter without danger. They were by tne government of Miramon, but if Juarez is active he can get a Jean upon them, A good many passengers went down in the steamers—nearly all of the church, highway and the ancient game cock Santa Anna parties. retzek has bad hw benefit, which was, considering the “bard times,” a comfortable donation. The presents given to Cortesi, night of her benefit, were very valuable; one crown and wreath cost thirty ounces—and there were many diamonds—probably in all the value of $1,200 or 1 ies Ada Phillippe is getting better. ‘The Cortes! Opera company left for Puerto Principe the ‘The news by the Cahawba of the victory and capture of Tetuan bas caused intense excitement. One Rousansd guns from ramparts, walls and vessels of war in port. Here ott Dee ae ae Coen Td the Captain General by Captain ron, wing deliver the 4 os Serrano, ever audience chamber. ‘bark, said to be the slaver J. J. Cobb, is at length | out of the hands of the Spanish courts. been handed over to the United States Consul |, who Joaquin Gomez, s few days prior to his decease, called his nephew, Senor de Toca, to bis bedside, and di- rected him, in the event of his (bon Joaquin’s) decease, to pay over twenty thousand doll to the Spanish go- verpment to aid in the expenses of the war agsinst Morocco, and Senor de Toca bas accordingly paid over that amount to the proper authorities. ‘The Spanish Bank of Havana, during the week ending Saturday last, increased {ts line of discounts $92,529 01. Superior Court—Special Term. Before Hon. Judge Hoffman. ALLEGED ASSAULT ON THE METROPOLITAN POLICE. Marca 6.—Slator vs. Woed.—Un motion of ex-Judge Dean for defendant, Fernando Wood, the judgment roll ‘was amended, and case met down for it at General jTerm’ on Monday next. There are some twelve other similar suits pending. re FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL. Tvespay, March 6—6P. M. The following isa correct statement of the ex- ports (exclusive of specie) from New York to foreign porta for the week and since January 1:— he ‘1858. 1859. 1860, For the week.........$1,074,391 1,484,214 2 089,872 Previously reported... 8,840,795 7,451,401 11,541,967 Since January 1,....99,915,198 8,095,618 13,681,330 This is even a more satisfactory statement than last week's. The chief exports of the week have been, of course, cotton and provisions; but there have been, likewise, some heavy shipments of hides, coffee, spices and other groceries, which will na- torally relieve our market. The export of cereals is now merely nominal—neither flour nor wheat can be shipped hence to England at a profit. The inquiry for money, which yesterday caused rates to stiffen up a fraction, subsided to-day, and the decline may be said to be established. On go vernment or State stocks, or favorite bonds of any kind, money can be borrowed in Wall street at five per cent. For loans on fancy stocks the rate asked by bankers is still six per cent; but most of the money loaned at presentis at 5 or 64. At bank the applications for discounts are moderate; at the discount houses, 6 (which in many cases includes a brokerage) is the minimum rate for first class short paper; heavy paper—i. ¢.,4 a6 months to Tun—goes at 6} a 74 for first class, and 7} a 104 12 for names less known. Some very choice single names are selling at seven per cent The movement at the Sub-Treasury continues to be lan- guid; the Post Office Department is evidently in no hurry to pay its debts, and in the present state of the money market holders of drafts are in no hur- ry to present them for redemption. The foreign exchange market closed dull and in- animate. Early in the day most of tue lending bankers asked 109 for sixty day aterling bills, but before the mail closed a leading house put down the rate to 108§ without attracting purchasers We quote city bankers’ bills 108§ a J, and good mercantile bills 1084 a 3. For fancy there is rather a better demand; the authorized quotation is 5.15 a 5.163. From present appearances the foreiga exchage market will not recover until the ship ments of cotton decline. ‘There was @ reaction in the atock market to-day, and lower prices were realized for most descrip- tions; but the opinion of most of the commission houses appears to be that outside business is in- creasing, and that the tendency of the market is to increased activity. Central sold this morning at 72, declined to 71{, and closed that bid, against 717 bid at the close yesterday. The impression in the street appears to be that the Legislature will pass no bill which can have the effct of permanently in. juring the receipts of the road. Galena was active, on the strength ofthe report; the stock declined, closing at 57], against 58} bid at the close yesterday. The report, though uncommonly con- fused and obscure, and evidently drawn by some unpracticed hand, shows a better state of things than the price of the stocks would lead one to ex- pect. Ilinois Central and Rock Island were both a fraction higher, Michigan Southern (guaranteed and common stock) was j lower; the earnings for February were $119,832, against $106,827 same month last year—increase $13,005, wholly in the freight business. Canton was active ata amall re- action from yesterday’s decline. Pacific Mail was quiet at last quotations; Panama was a shade lower. The demand for State stocks and first class bonds continues active; Mis- souris are rather higher, which indicates aconviction in the public mind that the Missouri Legislature will adhere to 8 conservative policy. This afternoon the market was very quiet and stocks cloged inactive at the following quotations:—Vir- ginia 6's, 933 a 94; Missouri 6’s, 80j a 3; Canton, 19} a 20; Cumberland Coal preferred, 15§ a 16; Pa- cific Mail, 93 a 4; New York Central, 71f a 3; Erie, 94 a {; Hudson River, 39 a 3; Harlem, 94 a {4; Har- lem, preferred, 33 a 4; Reading, 40} a 41; Michigan Central, 38{ a 3; Michigan Southern and Northern Indiana, 73 & 8; do. guaranteed, 17} a 18; Panama, 133 @ 4; Ilinoia Central, 69}. 3; Galena and Chi- cago, 57f a 58; Cleveland and Toledo, 193 a §; Chi- cago and Rock Island, 63j a 3. The follewing was the business of the Sub-Trea- sury to-day:— Total reseipts. $338,177 09 —For customs.. 206,000 00 Total payments, 344,253 30 Balance....... "8,695,008 34 The exchanges at the Bank Clearing House thi, morning were $23,102,709 11, and the balances $1,437,422 98. The Cahawba, arrived this morning from New Orleans and Havana, has $100,000 on board in Mex ican silver. f The Jefferson Insurance Company has declared a semi-annual dividend of three dellars per share (ten per cent), payable on demand. The statements of the Philadelphia banks for the past two weeks compare as follows:— Feb. 21. . $11,666,530 25,563.91: 4,706,108 Inc. $2,725 Ino. 188,529 Inc. . 109,994 656 Inc. .242,843 Inc., 18,302 + _B:115,010 + 15,600,002 Ine. 602,879 + 2,668,192 Inc.. 43,916 The first consignment of Washoe silver ore from California has been contracted for by the New York Smelting Company, whose worksare located at Staten Island. This company, formerly known as the Staten Island Smelting Works, has been re- cently incorporated under the above title, for the purpose of increasing its facilities for the smelting of lead and silver ores. Mr. W. H. McVickar has been elected to the Presidency, and we understand that the company is prepared to pay the highest market price for ores of silver and lead from all sections of the country. - The February business of the Michigan Southern road was as follows*— a ‘3 = 1859, Staor 3 4,139 6,004 87 -$119,832 90 106,827 78 The annual election of the stockholders of the Pennsylvania Railroad Company took place at Philadelphia on Monday. The following is the only ticket yoted:—J. Edgar Thompson, Washington Butcher, William R. Thompson, Josiah Bacon Thomas Mellon, John Hulme, G. D. Rosengarten Wistar Morris, G. W. Cass, Pittsburg; William H. Smith, Pittsburg. ° The following is an abstract of the new report of the Galena:— Construction account, Jan. 1, 1859 . Expended in 1859, Finted dept Jan. i, 1809. sls 3,633, PO ony sncenccosshinginteinnnseibdcaes ee ‘The fanded debt consists of the following items:— First mortgage bonds duc Feb. 1, 1862.. De. do. due Aug. 1, 1862.. Do. do. due . 1, 1863. Do. do. due Aug. 1, 1863., Pe ra sa dae aon etd ate cond mortgage jue ae Litchfield bones due on final pettlomaent of 8t. 7, pis: 136,716 Net surptos Jan. 1, 1860.. seedereecees $260,687 ‘The whole amount of second bonds caucelted on account of sinking fund bonds is $371,000. The ratio of expenses to earnings for the year was 58 6-10 per cent. ‘The entire road and equipment are reported to be in bet ter average condition than at the commencement of 1859- ‘The report says:— ‘The finances of the company are in en unimbarreeed and condition. Being matitactory ‘without flosting debt, our bond debt bas bean redused during the yoar shout $15) (0) This Pesca ef the sosond aoriugs ai funds By exteodiog the bonds seeured by the whieh became dua tn from two to three and a Ralf years, and providing © stoking fund, the whole debt of he ed in s reasonable ue finances. The continued payment ot an amount ‘equal to that paid during pas 7 for fund purposes. would extinguish the whole debt of the compa- py i aboutalzicen years. By extending bonds for ® period of twenty or twenty five years, this anoual goutribation could be largely diminished. 1 wadertaken, fn arrangemen) ought to be easily ellected where security iso ample. Since the previous ri the Chi Towa and Ne- braska railroad has nese exteneed oor Chee Rapids, 82 can be extinguish 5 aad Galena company has extended @ track from the Fulton terminus to the bridge, one and three querters of a mile, at a cost of $20,000, an it is expected arrangements will soon be mado ‘as to form a through line from Chicago to Cedar Rapids without a change of cars. A new company has been formed, called the Codar Ra- pids and Missouri River Railroad company, for the pur- Pose of constructing a road from Cedar Rapids (the pre- sent terminus of the Chicago, Jowa and Nebraska rail- road) to the Missouri river, near the forty-seoond parallel of latitude, It has applied to the Legislatare of Iowa for the grant of lands heretofore made to the Iowa Air Line com: in the event of the grant being resumed by the The Sterling and Rock Island Rajlroad is expected to be opened for traflicon the lstof August next. It extends from @ point on the one line ef the Galena company near Sterling to Rock Island, and furnishes the shortest route to that from Chicago, by eighteen miles. A contract has been entered into securing a perpetual connection be- tween the two companies. The Fox River Valley Railroad Company has been reor- ganized under the name of the Elgin and State Line Rail- road Company, and is controlled by the Galena Compaay ee acne by which it is to operate the road for years. ‘The Racine and Mississippi road has been extended to Freeport, and the Kenosha and Rockford road to Rock- ord, during the year. Temporarily they have reduced he roars of the Galena and road, but it is ex- this will be more than counterbalanced by the increased business resulting from the extension of the Chicago, Iowa and Nebraska, and the opening of the Ster- ling and Rook Island roads. ‘The following is the Illinois Central Company’s statement for February, 1860:— Falue. $24,425 15,800,288 $15,824,718 7,600 Construction Freeland bonds, cancelled F Bonds cancelled previo . Total bonds cancelled. Cash receipts for Feb., 1860, Revita for Feb. 1860 Receipts for Feb., 1859. Increase... ‘Total increase since Jan. 1, 1860... An attempt has recently been made by some of the bank officers of St. Louis to establish a system of par exchange and redemption of the bank issues of the banks of Missouri at St. Louis, upona specie basis, the object being to make the circulating notes of the banks of that State equal to coin; but as the banks were unable to agree upon any of the plans proposed, the effort was unsuccessful. We are pleased, however, to find that there is one bank in St. Louis which proposes to continue its efforts to secure @ result go desirable, and which would very greatly promote the vrosperity of the State. The following preamble and resolution, unani- mously adopted by the Board of Directors of the Merchants’ Bank of St. Louis, are to the point, and we commend them to the other banks of that growing city:— ‘Whereas, a meeting of the bank presidents has been held, and it has been ascertained that no united action can be had, looking to the full, complete and entire restora- tion of a ‘basis; and whereas this Board believe that the best interest of the State and of the bank demand that ‘as s00n a8 pracsicable all Miasouri money shall be at par im the commercial metropolis of the State; therefore, Resolved, That the President be directed in the name of this Board, to petition the Legislature to pasa an act directing that from and after the lst day of July next, no bank shal) pay out, in discharge of its liabilities, any Dank note which it will not redeem in coin at its counter. The Picayune, of New Orleans, of March 2, re- ports:— The leading feature of the market to-day was a further decline of 3; in rates of clear sterling bills. | Offerings of both foreign and domestic exchange continue exceedingly limited, though ample for the demand, which has become further restricted, and the tendency in all descriptions is to sdll lower figures. We quote approximating rates at the clore of business as follows:—Clear sterling bills, 10714 21085. Bil of lading drafts, 108 « 107%. France, 5.1834 a 5.234; per dollar. Sixty day bills on New York, &e., } 1; a 2 per cent discount. Sight 1¢ discount to 44 per cept premium. Some of the banks, however, still exact 14 per cent premium, but, of course, sales at tbis figure are coniined to small amounts, and are much restricted at that. _——— Stock Exchange. - Tcespay, March 6, 1860, i shs Eric Railroad, 81¢ 52 $5000 U States: 1000 Tenn 6'a, 1000 = do 61000 Missour 1000 California 6000 N Carolina 6’ 96 20C0 Bkin C Wa loan 101 2000 Er RR3mbs,’83 76 2000 Er RRevtbs,’62 8034 3000 Hud Riv RRimt 1031; 9000 MCRS8pcimsfcb 95 3000 Ter H& Alt2m 3234 26 shs Bank of Com. pe 5 Metropolitan Bk.. 1093, 100 do o. 59% 50 Cumb Coal pref.. 16° 18CleveColkCinRR 891; 150 Pac MSS.Co..b0 93% 20 dO... 89 3 100Gale & Chic RR 5834 100 do. 58 650 58% 60 5816 100 58% 80 = 600 58% 160 Cary Improve Co. 400 583% 26 Del & Hud Cl Co. 260 5844 50 230 900 do, . 58% 25 100 do....b60 58% 900 N 180 Cleve & Tole RR 19% 200 ; 200 do....80 20 250 100 do....b39 20 70 { B2Chic KR isRR 63% 200 300 do....b80 63% 200 100 do....b10 63% 200 % Chic,Bu& QuRR 473 50 BOARD. {100 sha Mich Cen RR. 3834 9000 50 secs. OO 20000 100 Mi So & Nin RR. 1% 19000 {100 Ill Cen RR....... 3% Exports trom the Port of New York to Fo- reign Porta for the Week Ending March 5, 1860. Cassin, mts 20,163 Quir bark, hid. ..31 Baan. 1,410 Potashes, bbis..100 Oj) cassia, cB. & BREMEN. Fur cut’ga,cs. 6 $800 335 Rosin, bbla..2,070 4,288. Staves.......6,600 220 LIVERPOOL. Cotton, bales.1,585 $109,577 Bacon, Ibe.282,008 $27,156 Leather, rolls. 14,467 Feed , 1,200 1.R goods,ce. 1 }, Dxs. 230 Segar®..,.... 1 19,208 Cotton, bags.. 49 Tobacco, bxs. 78 S'gmach,cs. 6 191 Dry goods.... 2 Butter, Ibe.165,272 + 219,920 800 4 3 rt 58 9, 6, jes. 850 «6, Prep.corn, bxs 600 2, Rags, bales... 117 61 2, 3. 8. & Staves.... ..10,000 80 Ollcake ,ibs. 118,539 3888 Tobacco, ca... 100 Tallow, Ibs 145,524 | Logwood Dyestufls, bxs. 660 13130 Rice, tos 2,947 Potasbes, bbls 207 8/805 i 580 Beeswax, Ibe 2,334 866 2,906 79,698 Lea. cloth, cs. 12 ‘948 4,517 Sen'a root, dis 4 165 607 Cotton, bales.1,419 76,518 % 1,082 me DUTCH Rast INDIES, G. pew'r kgs.1,000 $9,000 Domestics, bie, 223 $10,816 Gury bags. .1,000 50 sat WUD srenccernsiaciesiessccsdsececrerapeorens rons SlSO06 LONDON. Ess, oils, cs... 27 $2,208 Oil, Carsia,cs. 5 $1,015 India rub.,bga 1568 6,117 Oil, Avise..., 10 1,235 India rub,,ca, 84 16,608 Brandy, bh 5 Om Sperm oi],p8.4,075 6,653 Cloverseed, bg 50 640 Rosin, bbis..1,047 2,412 Beet, tes..... 504 15,252 Gum copal, ca’ 27 2,461 Bacon, !p8.170,810 16,081 Gum gamboge 9 860 Oricake..1,846,533 31,366 Pork, bbls,... 279 4,848 Currants, bbls 663 6,936 Rumps, i 4 121 Clocks, bxs... 117 —1,415 Pork .. 30 840 Toys,cases... 2 125 Middles, Yba.87,624 3,768 Castor oil,bbls 10 436 Skins, or 40 11,168 Cheese, Ibs.66,693 7,100 Mf. tob., 1bs.28,7°0 6,480 Staves... ...4,800 420 Indigo, chi 4,285 —— aneehocesccascccascconscacesasea desc ese s@lQ0;Gl0 GLASGOW. M. tob., 1bstl8,667 $3,679 Butter, Reef, +. 838 11,762 Ess. oll 50 1,860 Corn, 22 2 120 cs, PI 2 162 Copper cre... 29 1,260 Flour, bbis... 200 Cotton, tales. 817 66,812 Spt. turp’n S.machs.,bxs 43 2,651 Wh’/oots, Ibs 2,829 198 1 1 Books, cases-. 3 1. rubber, bgs 222 10,100 600 Rosin, 317 ‘631 Shoe 625 Hoofs, 192 Acit. lime, 79h Naptha, bbis, 1,40 Mf. iron, 1,100 Cheese ......7, el = iat Pork, bbdis,... 0 1,000 — Tallow, Ibs.147,963 16,142 —Total............$216,509 GaLway. Of cake,tbs.10,460 $188 20 $300 Dry goods, cs. 1 208 ‘Ka. oll, 5 350 Wheat, buah.6,000 6,600 Tallow, Ibs..12,000 1,200 Flour, bbis...'200 2)800 — ‘Total... se eeeececerevenees sores $9,041 BRITISH NORTH AMERICAN COLONTER. Pork, bbis.... 610 $9,196 Cornmeal,bbis 319 $1,135 Bert. .. 843 8,802 Mtobacco,lba8,425 1,360 Butter, ibs. .21,569 2 Tobacco, bxs, 110 Femhers, bis. 40 me 2 185 370 204 eB. vee Ay ‘264 16 Candles, bxs.. 250 844 § Sn 40 Rye flour, bbl 300 1,188 Wheat, bush. 300 367 Leather, sides 200 900 Feed, tons.,.. 40 1,040 Lard, Ib8....3,200 854 piel sd Dr’afruit;bxst,000 1,004 = Total...........- 862,906 $130 Peas, pushols. 115 $160 25 Hoope.......6,000 191 818 Qorn meal,bbis'150 652 612 Wine, cks.... 25 323 1,851 Rye flour, bbls 30 150 588 Fish, tiorces.. 50 600 168 Pkid.fish,bbia, 100 300 # Miscellaneous. — 823, 3 puny 88 Total........... $15,185 112 Deduct from’ car; 5,280 bark Gazale, ro jan “ee Ts00, anorwarde 160 put back in dis- 65 — tress, and recid. 292 Feb. 4, 1860 588 310 asia . bbls.” 30 80 Total... $9,552 ‘Tallow, Ibs... 800 182 pagne.be 1 MATEI20 “Liquor, bhds, 3 $253 Champagne,bs 10 nor, hhds. Domestics, bis 26 1,685 Matohes,cases 26 204 Hdware, bxs 30 432 Codilsh, quls.. 140 630 Boots &%.,c8. 29 1,290 65 = «270 Drugs, bxs... 98 666 70 140 Furniture, oa. 2 1438 = u 1 205 8 172 5 122 290 10 208 118 122 225 245 i 166 Lard, Ibs,,..4,830 581 Miscellaneous. — 1,346 Rice, tierces.. 83 7 —— Total... Kory rior ROMO AGI. fb RRITISH AUSTRALIA, Tobacco, pkgs 155 $6,133 Furniture, pkg 306 $2,894 Mf tod.,lbs.106,255 20,041 Daguer. gds,c. 4 410 "36 1,949 Agimpits, pk. 172 2,634 6,314 Lumber,ft. 157,008 4,776 003 Hamas, lbs. .13,583 1,672 1,848 Bacon... 300 "208 6,715 Eamldcloth,c. 2 60 Crucibies,cks. 6 473 Shoes,....... 194 5,864 Naiis, kegs... 106 250 Cutlery, bxs.. 26 ‘712 Staves ......6,960 705 plea Cement, bbis,'100 100 Total,,.... ...... $62,701 HAVRE. Cotton, bales.1,405 $98,922 Carriage..... 2 $235 Truffles, cases 14 2,202 Hair, boxes. 2 — 108 Drugs, boxes. 2 64 Hogs’ hair, ba 23 589 Segars, cases, 10 1,811 Quo. bark,hde 33 1,144 Tobacco. 2 93 Cedar, logs... 140 1,017 Veg wax..... 267 4,500 Ingotcop. cka 40 10,945 Biswax, lba.20,50 7,383 R.A wood,ta 17 840 Hides .......8,960 48506 Shooks &b... 73 178 P'laehes, bbis 162 8.546 Gum copal,cas 15 2,180 Potashes..... 220 6,197 Furniture.... 3 100 Wrleb’e, 1be.18,709 11,208 Hams, Ibe...1,771 23 Staves......20,250 1/810 H’dwaro,cas. 2 200 ©. Loil,bbis,” 8 "417 Drygooda.... 2 590 oil 141,609 Lea. cloth... 2 106 1 860 Rosin, bbls... 701 1,760 1 1,700 M. tobac.,!bs.1,016 149 89 83170 Ch. ore, bbls. 100 1,400 1 105 Provie’ns,pks. 19 "600 14 2,843 Beof, bbls.... 15 178 10 1300 Alcohol,hhds. 10 780 2 100 Miscellaneous. — 285 6 920 — Saus.sk’s.pke 26 © 830 ~—‘Total........,4. $227,617 ‘MARSEILLES. Effects, cases. 11 $425 Alcohol, bbis. 200 $4,278 Rosin, bois... 526 1,550 Wine, pkgs .. ‘213 Oars . giti4 1,007 Goffe, bag. 600 8,228 Staves....-.80,600 3,811 Lumber, ft..12,327 422 Leacloth,cs..' 25 1,370 tees Furnitare...., 1 YW Total.......04. $21,014 Rice, tierces... 180 $2,200 Beans, bush.. 160 $241 Do., bags..... 800 998 C’nmeal,bbis 50 208 Bee!, bbls 45 409 Corn, bush... 100 100 Hams, \ds 872 422 =Shooxs. . 800 175 Coafiah, qtis.. ‘273 1,263 Lumber, ft..8,000 14 Fish, drams.. 802 6,064 Carts ....... 2 115 Pk’d fish, bois 171914 pe des D. fish, boxes. 850 258 Total.......... $12,641 TARRAGONA, Staves......49,800 $3,249 Miscellaneous, — $125 Silverware;bxs 3 1,000 cen Machinery, c&# 10 2,000 Total........... 96,374 oun. Hoops, bdls..1,401 $1,775 $590 Rear eal i . z s bola. 600 4n2 386 2 556 17,999 650 1,187 161 386 1,20 82 1,050 110 3 z a Candles, boxes 17140 760 Rice, tierces. 2 295 3,087 Hams, bs. 140 Butter........ 967 168 1/125 Oats, bags... 205 176 Lumber, ft,.11,884 207 P. stone, pes 28,781 863 1,183 Railroad cars... 81 16,200 1261 Jew. mach..ca 16 688 130 Miscellaneous. — 1,306 189 poser PORTO RICO, - Too, tons...... 712 $188 $148, Machinery, pk 27 906 112 Mf. tron...... 469 632 40 Coal, tons.... 24 117 135 Furniture, bxs 12 621 1m 1 18 37 3h 130 162 103 156 18 260 800 q = 190 189 42 BML ivesivsonse vonpenvebyessduensaxets vn ven OE Arnica, Ram, bhds.,. 50 $2,198 Boat......... 1 $177 Glass beads... 25 1,446 Miscellaneous. — 2 Empty bbis... 108 506 Ble Lamber, ft. .21,976 492 = Total... 6.02.6... 88,881 158m , Ibe...1,766 $223 8,246 Brey 634 1,081 1595 12,618 787 - 832 3,920 Bugar, boxes.. 89 2,318 Soap.........7,100 8,692 Domestica,bis. 85 7,970 Furnitare,bzs 69 ‘208 1b8..2,856 B16 : 206 1,820 5 A , 186 1 860 B 366 5 HULL Turp’e, bbie.1,888 $7,961 Rosin, bbls... 405 $896 = SMM. +05 0sseeesnsnknanateannestmahonme 1518 ame ‘TRIESTE. Pepper, bags.2,154 $14,075 Coffee, Flumbago, cks 5 231 Casi rugs, pl Roots’ Balen oe eee 816,05 MEXWOO. Hardware,bxs 142 $2,838 Perfum’y,bzs. 144 = $610 Furniture..... 129 1,480 Hat Mat, ca.. 2 166 122,467 “Sps.turp.,bble 10 156 10 970 Pistols,cases. 10 1,180 5 130 Cinsfamon, bis. 47 2,028 N 16 969 Domestic...... 318 20,016 Combs, box. 8 3,218 ‘Tobacco, bas. 24 262 Len cloth 265 Powder, kegs, 300 1,080 Sewing m’s,c8 20 1,340 Mf.Tobae.Iba.1,157 108 Chocks, cases. 23 410 Crockery,cta,” 4 Mo Machin’ry,pké 39 2,170 Pepper, bags. 60 — @2T Drvg........ 839 6,679 Wine, pkgs... 84 2,220 Cloves, baga.. 60 687 Ch’mpgnbkis. 63 = 1B. Cocoa......... 412 9,449 Steel, boxes.. 44 52z Preserves, bxs 62 875 Olive oiljesks, 45 2,075. Paper,reams 3,600 1,030 Candles, 62 “er Famt, pkgs... 17 640 140k il, 08, 301 138 Pomps...., 122 ie Shor, kegs 618 Rid Hieaking, on 132 —’ Vlothing...., 683 Total... Cayairy sabre, 800 ss baiuiins Fa'y goods, cs 19 $4,061 Begars, 0 » ‘ , 08, 1 Soap......... 22 93 Ale, bbls. 10 138 Brandy, bbls. 13 201. Lumber, 437 con ee ee 196 5,865 Cutlery, b: 5 61 Lard, Ibs....11,643 1,362 Drugs. 96 8,008 2,644 318 Tea, chest 3 Nt 89 1,927 Candles, bas.. 00 © 60, Gin, ca. ow 865 Gionamon, bis 2 C73 Bread, pkgs.. 27 108 Rope, coils... 20 606 Flour, bbis... 372 2,416 Spikes, kegs. 1060 88k 38 7185 hin’y, baw 12 434 420 Gunny bags,b 15 = 467 189 Muskets, om... 192 4,460 6,201 Stationery,bxs 3 83 I 1,457 Preserves,ca. 49 334 35 685 Fish, bxs.,... 206 28 29 1,000 Beef, bbls. 7 54 2 200 Alooho! 45 391, 3 99 Mf. leather,pk 3 20 Tob’co, bales, 27 315 Carbonic..... 16 4,760 Domeatics 50 5,623 Cape,es..... 6 600 6,103 Silver ware... 1 20 70 Iron bars,.... 78 290 164 Miscellancous. — 1,267 | Glassw’e,pk, 4 Total pkgs VENEZUELA. + 58 $549 Tobar0,doxes 25 sto +8000 1,787 Furniture.... 67 1,169 17 "498 ~Sogars, cases, 2 108 2 445 Lamber, feet.7,109 188 Domeetics, bis 2 14 8 186 Flour, dbis... 689 = 4,789 Ti 19 28 Hardware,bxs 106 = 1,701 2 144 Drugs... 62 1,690 ne Butter, Ibs...1,224 391 — Rice, erces.. 29 4 Ambro ins. 20 1,842 Feeraokors,bxs Bread, pkgs.. 266 256 Tobacco...... 24 Tea. 87-810 Lumber, ft..20,766 Champ'e,bkts. 97 593 Garriages..... 2 2,049 CISPLATINE REPUBLIC. Lumber, ft.209,326 be Boots &8..c8. 16 Cordage, coils '280 — Tot sesesecesees 96,282 CITY COMMERCIAL REPORT. Touxspay, March 6—6 P. M. ‘Asnvs,—The market was steady, with rales of 50 bbis, pots at 544c., while pearls were quiet at 5340. BRRADSTUFFA.. —Flour—The market for state and Weet- ern brands of flour was firmer, and tho bigher grades The chief demand was from the home and were better. eastern trade, The salesembraced about 8,000 to 10,000 bole. , closing within the following range of prices:— Superfine Sta 95 20 a 625 Extra State. - + 595 @ 855 SB perine ¥ cerern, 610 a 525 Common w choice Western extra. 59 a 700 Extra Genesee... ...+.+ 610 8 750 Mixed to straight Southern. 585 a 615 Straight to good extra do. 620 a 736 Choice extra family and bakers’ brands... 725 = 7 75 360 a 440 Corn meat . 365 a 415 —Aanadian flour was firm, with of 300 bbis. at $5 75 i $7 25. Southern flour was again firmer, with about 2,800 to 3,000 bbls. , closing within the range above quotations. Rye flour was steady at quotations, while corn meal was qmet and inactive ct the above figures. Wheat was firm and more active. Tho sales embraced about 35,000 bushels, including Chicago apd Racine spring Milwaukee club, at $1 21 a $1 23, in store; ordinary to good Southern red at $1 35 a $1 45, and white Kentucky, not be‘ore reported, at $1 70. Bar! was firm, ano in fair request, with sales of 6,000 bushel Canada East at 88¢. 2 Cc. Rye was steady, with sales of 6,000 buebels afloat at 86c. Corn was without farther al- teration of moment, while there was more doing; the sales embraced about 24,000 bushels, incinding Jersey and Southern yellow and white at 78c. a 80c. a 8lc.; sales of 6,000 ousbels wore made at 88c.a9%0c. Oats were dull and in good supply, with sales of Western and Canadiam at 4450 , and State at 443¢c. a d5c. Corres —The market was quiet, bat frm: the sales were confined to small Jou of Roo at i230. a 18¢,, and vome St. Domingo at p. t. Messre, Wm. Scott & Oo. give the following statement regarding the stock in thie market to-day ~Swck of Rio on the 28h February, 1860, 13,062 begs. Sales for consumption estimated at 2,071. Stocke of fio on the (th day of March, 1860, 10,006; Maracaibo, Laguayra, 285; Oey 3 500; Babia, 876; Porto Rico, 2,198; ment bags Total bags and mata, 41,763, The stock, of Rio on March 3, was, New Orleans, 49,000 bags; Baitl- more, 6,000; 6th, New York, 10,996. Corron.~ Owing wo accounts of some falling off in tha receipts at Sontbern ports, the market exhibited mora tone, while the sates footed aboot 3,000 bales, closing om the basis of the following quotations: — 2 Hy NEW YORK CLASSIFICATION. N.O. Uplands. Floridt. Mobile. = Texas. Ordinary ...... 834 84 BM [ira 144 ny 1% 12 124 12 é 12% w 13 ing i8 a statement of the movement in September last, as compared with the pre~ 1867. 1858. 1859. _ 1860. 2,885 000 1,998,000 2,944,000 3,565,008 786,000 748, 966,000 1,538,000 . 282,000 242,000 328,000 419,000 ‘000 292/000 _ 248,000 1,576,000 2,205,000 660,000 748.000 970,000 1,111,000 ing the past week, included in the above: 88,000 119.000 = 79,000 129,000 68.000 49,000 56,000 97,000 Ex. to France. 15,000 9,000 8,000 19,000 Ex.toother F.P 26,000 14,000 19,000 15,000 Total exports.. 169,000 72,000 83,000 131,009 ‘The increase in receipts at the ports, compared with ie was 631,000 bales. The increase in exports to Greas tain was 582,000 bates; increase to France, 91,000; de~ crease to other ign ports, 44,000. Total increase in ex~ rts, 629,000. Regaraing the yield of the crop, Messrs, . P. Wright & Co. , in their circular for the Boston steam: er, remark as tollows:—The continu wy the Tat tinct eee tiak 4,300,000 ports give currency to est bales. twa think the proderprgs inca rated. People argue because our receipts up to time are 3,565,000 bales, we oughtto receive & proportion~ ate mor sane remainder of the season. We in~ cline to 1] jon that the very magnitude of supply so far orn peal for belief in a cessation of receipts shortly. 1° . Frricnra.—Rates were firm and engagements Liverpoo) 300 bales of cotton were engaged at \¢ a 9-381. and boxes cheese, by steamer, at 40s don 200 bbis. of bacon were engaged and 600 hides at 308 per ton. To Bremen, 600 cotton wore engaged at %c., and 500 bbls. rosin at To Havre, fair eas were making at 5¢c. for cot~ ton, and $9 a $11 for sahes, $6 for copper, bone at Xc.y and bark at $11; rice was norhical at $11. Hay was scarce, and sales confined to small lots, at $1 @ $1 12, for pasts and city use. Motasses.—The market was steady and sales imised; @ ‘small lot of 20 bbls. New Orleans was sold at 480. Naval Stones.—Spirite turpentine were firm at 48¢. @ 4834 asked. A cargo of rosin, eonsisting of 800 a 900 Ici was told at $1 673. Crude and tar were quiet an@ £3 fr r} Fe Crude Turp. Sp. Turp. Rosin, + 1,888 1,100 11,086 Total since January 1 .14 608 i. 538 s6,foe ‘The export of tar tince January 1 was 1,876 bbls. Provisions —Pork—The market was tame, while salee embraced 8(0 a 900 bbis., including new mess at $18.3734, old do at $17 50, and city prime at $17a$17 26, new prime at $14 65281475 Beef was steady and in fair request, while prices for country mees, repacked Western aud ex” {re mees stood as yesterday, sith saler of 500 0 600 bbls. Beet hams were steady, with enlen of 160 bbis. at $16 26 $16 50. Lard was firm, with sales of 140 bbls. and ics, Mt10%6. a licty. Batter and cheese were unch: . Rice was steady, witbin the range of 8Xc ado. SvGans.—The market was inactive an1 prices dull: the sales embraced 300 a 400 hhds Cuba, chiefly refiniag | reed we an xe. & 7c. Sales of 200 hbds. Po-te je by auction at New Ureeasub eee eee $7 19.8 $781, and 10040, MUSKEY was firm, with sales of 250 bbis at 24¢ 24>¢c., the latter figure for prime barrels. v z _—_— Sales of Real Ketate at A Se Th aa . cor. st and 2d ay, , 26.10 by Proreey 2 bouses and lots adj., in rear on Ait st each iss pene eaeh FON Bi louse & lot 6 Biartin terrace, &. 30th st., 18 9x98,0 Llots ©. cor. 5th av. and 884 sk arash, 3 Jote nd). om 5th av. , each 25x100, each lie ao), yy rear. on 83d at., 25x102.2, Phair “ “ “ “ “ “ “ “ ert