The New York Herald Newspaper, December 1, 1867, Page 9

UHAELES DICKENS IN BOSTON. ” ‘ of Viows in “ American Notes.” ' Bostrom, Mass., Nov. 29, 1867. _ Boaton in not framtio.in regard to Dickens. On contrary, it is amazingly, disgustingly quiet. Preserves its equilibrium. Its brain doesn’t ‘@eem to whirl in the least. It quite takes the com- fing of its well-advertised visitor as if be were only #he subject of the common run of advertising—as he wore not the most wonderful being that the ‘un ever rose or set upon. Boston even seems in this; seems to imply that it has had ‘as notable guests before, which, of course, is im- | 5 and absurd, and quite like the irradiating | ef the universal wheel. Imagine s little | Rown like this, which, as any reader of the At- | Aantio Monthly can tell, is merely made up of "Dicknor & Fields’ bookshop and the Bunker Hill Monument, with the Boston Common between ; Amagine such s town turning up its figurative nose ‘et Dickens, the illustrious author or ‘Martin ‘Chuszlewit’? and the ‘American Notes,” the of men, of philanthropists, conquerors discoverers—in fact, the only person now lve who ever did anything worth speaking about. | Boston—this absurd little Boston—is so im- dice ly at her ease in the wonderful man’s pres- \ nce that one might be here a week gnd never ar his great name spoken. But it is evidently the purpose of those inter- ested in adv. the Dickens show that this town shall seem to be frantic if it is not. Hence : Pig will hear many stories descriptive of the popu- ‘ar ebullition, all of which you may suspect. ey are concoc! in active imaginations, and if the vevtaceoents tooreedlly rom intgprstoa partisd. A “cept accounts too readily: par! 8 to that crowd which waited four hours on the wharf ‘ona November day to see the dis! cockney ‘come over the ship’s side, I am assured that it was mot visible to the naked eye of any sober man in Boston. There is another story current here just mow, and which will turn up in the Metropolis in ‘due time, or perhaps is already ola there. This is ‘intended to exhibit the impetuous and enthusiastic (Bostoniana paying their respects to the author at this hotel. He could not see them all, of course, ‘they came in such a crowding, constant stream of ftoadyism. Yet, stay! there might be here and Shere in this stream some lady or gentleman Nhat he would really like to see, some reson almost as illustrious as himself, or some ne whom it would be wrong to send away, for ‘any reason you choose. So between the novelist ent his Boston admirers there is established a sys- ‘tem of outposts. There 1s an outer picket, which, dbeing driven in, retires upon its immediate sup- ‘port; the support hard fore falls back upon he grand guard, and if the grand guard gives ‘way the visitor is face to face with the line of Seattle, and the line of battle is—Dickens. No less than three men are required to scrutinize the wards of the audacious public before these cards macet the luminous and sacred eyes of Dickens. men are of course chosen for their knowl- e of ‘“‘who’s who.” No.1 is supposed to be fellow of rather coarse fibre and popular tastes ; he would let ina — many. Happily, there is No. 2, who is a fellow of sharp eye, throws out half the cards that have passed No.l. No.3 isa man of the most Lacey lige severity, and ‘throws out four in every five that have past ‘No. 2. whos, et see, the Bostonians are pretty well fil- , tered yy this time. From No. 3 the card goes to ! ‘Diokens, who, as any man would, sees the sender lif he likes—or if he happens just then to want ‘amusement and has reached a point in his new } Notes where he hardly knows what ridiculous | thing to aay next about those horrid Americans. You will understand that, if this story is true, it is | ot intended that the public shall see the show ‘without paying the price. Daniel, as we all know, | did the lions without costing him a cent,” an | ‘a0 got the best of the Babylonian menagerie men; Dut Boston, though Bian, , cannot come such a dodge over Dickens. le knows all the “‘d—dlittle tricks.” In case the ladies and gentlemen who send in their cards and elbow each other in the vestibule in | their efforts to catch sight of this last London won- der, desire to see how they themselves will look the next book Dickens writes on this country, we will.cali their attention to the annexed sketch. It appears in the American Notes as the descrip- tion of a scene not altogether different, and doubt- dess a picture on an analogous subject from the same hand will have the same general charac- wo dinner, we wont down to the railroad again, and took our seats in the cars for Washington. Being rather early, those men and boys who happened to have noth- ing *particalar to do and were curious in f{ qnuae incnord ing tp cystemn) round the carriage in which I sat, lot down all the windows, thrust in their heads and shoulders, hooked themselves on con' by perience phone com) Sey Se = of my personal wi as m' Ii were a stufled gure. I ined so much un. comptomising information with reference to own nose and eyes, the various impressions wrought by my mouth and chin on different pont aud how my head as on to the charge waiked om, wits bie cap on hie beed and into w jg cap on an = ope ets, and stared atime for two whole iy rey | bimself with a tweak at ora draught from the hoars; bis nose, water-jug; or by walk- ing to the windows and inv: other boys in the street valow to come upand do likewise; crying, “Here he “Bnng all your brothers!” with le entreaties of Dature.— American other hospitab! Notes, Chapter VIII, He will of course do this thing with more spirit and emphasis next time. Here, also, Ameri- can Notes, is a specimen of a sort of reflection he will indulge over the cards of his lady visitors: — One of the provinces of the State Legislature of Mas- @achusetts is to alter ugly m&mos into Pee Raw ond <@hildren improve p ogthop tastes of Boga ‘These chan, costing or nothing, scores of Mary Annes are sole converted into Bevelinas every ses- Here are are some examples of what account he il give of the manners of those very pinks of Boston.eociety who pass all the outposts, and are finally admitted to his awful presence:— 1 was surprised to observe that even old chewers are not al ‘Cafes rhior inclined me to’ Goubs that general pro: ficiency with the rifle of which we have beard so much cf g z iu ; E 3B? i 52. -8% eft i i Hi z g i i story of this card filtering are fictions, they are the fictions of those who have the lion in ping. Fe are the weak inventions of the advertiser’s— motive (no doubt there is plenty): looking at the ‘thing in the sordid view taken by show People and some others. It is the business of Mr. Dickens’ agent to make @ noise, and thereby sell all the seats for the show; not only here, ment, and chatter some how~anyhow ; Boston is perversely quiet he must picture it as ridiculously enthusiastic, since it is suppoees, that the ulations weet of this as far as setting sun take their one from Boston, and behave them- selves in the exact manner in which Bostonians have done before them, Moreover, there is @ sort of aceondary effect ex- pected. Seeing Dickens, it is thought, will im- mediately stimulate the reading of Dickens, and hence there may come out of ‘a this advertising an immense present sale of those various editions of the works of Dickens that are published b Messrs. Ticknor & Fields—the only ones in ‘‘whic Mr. Dickens is eer interested.’’ So that the exhibition of the Bos as a crew of toadies 4s rather encouraged than disliked in —— that have been supposed to represent eae style of dignity of which the “Hub” is ca, 5 Tho Dickens Commotion in Boxston—His Move ments In and Around the “Hub.’’ Boston, Mass., Nov. 30, 1867, As the time for the first public appearance of QPharles Dickens approaches the interest of the People to hear him becomes more intense and ‘muiversal. Since his almost surreptitious arrival Prong the Habites he has succeeded most admira- bly in avoiding their curious gase, and probably carried out his own fond desire by keeping himaelf for the most part within his pleasant suit of rooms at the Parker House, apd only the most intimate of his persenal friends have been granted inter- views. Probably those with whom he bas been most associated are such as Longfellow, Holmes and a few of the notabilities of Harvard Univer- sity, which institution, it will be remembered, Mr. Dickens complimented in his ‘‘American Notes” of twenty-five years since, by alluding to it as one of the chief causes of the many things which he found reason to admire and praise in and around Boston, The first day or two of his second visit here there was, of course, s coming al eo CI Be Nee ee See etiare oc! oo managed to do it A nm, srrival it was his custom to leave the hotel about noon, but an item to that effect appeared in one of the local papers, whereupon the sidewalk in front began crowded at about that hour, and a change of programme was at once made. He is generally accompanied by Mr. Field, one of the members of the publishing his worl this country, and his walk is al five miles” outside of the city and return, making a circuit of some ten miles. The only active tora” J labor which he is now per- fe , is — e aay 2 at which is to appear in the Atiantic dso be called Go Silverman's Explanation,” and will appear January number. The fact of his presence here, and the deep interest manifested in his rectings. of course created a great demand for works, and the bookstores have been doing a pleasing business in consequence, His ‘ Ameri- can Notes,” which were issued in a new edition a day or two before his arrival, have had the largest sale, and it is doubtful if they are not to be found in nearly every family within a radius of half a dozen miles from Beacon Hill. There have been some rather extravagant stories going the rounds here that Mr. Dickens came to this country on an “* cogpeuent with his publishers, Messrs. Ticknor & Fields, ef this city, and that he is to receive ‘so much a night’! and his ‘“expenses’’ for all his readings. This rumor, I am informed on authority, is simply absurd and has not the slightest foundation in fact. Mr. Dickens is here on his own hook, and the only party with whom he has any business association is his agent, Mr. Dolby, and he is employed by him on a salary, The first series of his readings here will begin on Monday evening, and will be concluded gating the week. He will then proceed hence to New York, and after finishing those for which he is announced in that city, he will return to the ‘‘Hub’’ and give & second séries. This is at variance with Mr. Dickens’ original arrangements; but the desire to hear him among those who were unable to obtain tickets for the first series was so great, that he consented to their clamorous desires for a supple- mentary series. THE FASHIONS, SPECIAL CORRESPONDENCE OF THE HERALD. Playing at “Forfeits” and a Witty Reply— A Popular Preacher on Styles of Dress— Court ‘Costumes in England—Ex-Royal Robes—New Maferials—The Indian Neck- lace=An Austrian Color, Bands and Sashes. , Paris, Nov. 15, 1867. Ata very aristocratic reunion lately it was a gentleman’s turn to answer some of those inquisi- torial questions which are put in all fashionable games now, and are considered amusing. He had to redeem a forfeit. The first question asked him was, “which color do you prefer?’ ‘All fast colors,” was the witty reply. The next was, “which is your favorite authur?” ‘Oh, the author of my days, of course,’’ he answered readily; but the third nearly brought him to Mazas, for the questioner inquired, ‘‘What is the object of your ambition?’ “To be or not to be,” answered the sufferer in great distress and in fear of a second forfeit. ‘To be or not to be what?” pursued the tormentor. ‘A Zouave—s Pontifical Zouave,” re- plied the victim. Murmurs of disapprobation wel- comed this confession, and had not peals of laughter drowned them a snug little game at for- feits would have ended in an official arrestation. Another very unfortunate expression is that now commented on im high quarters and by all the papers. It refers to the Chassepot guns. In Gene- ral de Failly’s official account of the ‘en- gegement at Mentana he says, im speak. ing of the slain—‘The Chassepot guns have done wonders.” When the paper was put before the Minister of the Interior, he suggested that the phrase would be better if altered before it was placed before the public in the Monifeur. The following morning the Moni- teur appeared, and every Parisian was scandalized at the barbarous exaltation of the military over ' the murderous Chassepots.. The Emperor himself was struck at the inappropriateness of the expres- sion and sent for the managing directors of the Moniteur, who explained that ‘‘thundering” had been substituted by them for the ‘‘wonders.” When the Minister of the War department was called to account,the answer was that military dis- cipline did not admit of the slightest modifica- tion in s document signed by a comman: offi- cer. Thus it is that M. de Failly’s wi talk. over fal, although M Chassepot 5 Ir. is at Lyons su) Arcs _ less than 100.000 more of pot the manufacture of no jis guns. The other subjects of interest are that Father Tage Lents fe going to preach. al through Advent nt 0 reac! vent at Notre Dame, “if the d y of the fashions ‘was a subject of his ire last season, what must happen to him now? I will keep your readers au courant, for where the fashions are preached it is my duty to attend. ere Was & Begg Sell gp ~ Lew ge at Windsor on 10th, where sixth birthday of the Prince of Wales was cele! . ere Sete aad are called simpl ve are trimmed with b poder sg satin; the ornaments were le Now that thé sovereigns have retrospective glance at what has —< rather mortifying to husbands. ¢ dresses are to be perpetuated by history; instance, the robe worn by the hease Mouchy at the jut given to the Austria at the Hotel de Ville. It was white and cerise satin, covered with an Alengon, a tunic which went off into a court train be! and looped in the front with acaci blossoms im gold. The body ad Uempire was covered with tulle worked wi ‘old, and goldes acacia and diamonds en- twined in her hair. Om the bodice there were square snaps and ovals of diamonds the tulle drapery folds on fle bosom. This toilet has been as much talked of an the Bwpress Eugénie’s, whch I have in a previous letter described, with tie exception of her neck- lace, which was cor of five rows of di each having a fringe of rubies and di % The Marquise de Galliet at one of the views wore a dress whic) will never be 2. It was a garnet satin, timmed with et clos. tera of grapes and embridered vine leaves. Her casaque to match wastght at the waist under a belt of garnet and leavei, from which hung a deep frin; cut garnet 8. Then there was a ptitcess at the races whose white ‘cloth toilet mand all over with silk (the yellow shades), is now being imitated at Com- piegne. Sportsmen cémplain that all this white spoils their shooting ; btt still, those who cannot invest in white cloth, wcomplish their whim in white merino, snd the effect on the game is ecisely the same, bat the gentlemen complain jess. The great mania is the Indian necklace of thirty rows, and the new style pf jewellery which is not so rich as becoming. ow, ladies may wear fancy jewels that are nit imitation, but 'y, and to @ certain degre¢ bn ye 3 thus fli; with turquoises ini pink enamel nisdatcred surrounded with i} The Metternic! gremn is as much in vogue as the Bismarck brown ; bit » OF capu- cine, is the it sash ste made of waist, and the sash ordi Saag at pt on the af tide in Fo ie dovenee Kis, Which, passed through rings, hang down behing, . s MASSACHUSETTS. Ap Anti-Impeachment Meeting te be Held in Faneuil Hall—The Approaching Municipal Election tm Boston—The Worcester and Westera Kaliroad Consolidation. Boston, Nov. 29, 1867. Next to the Dickens commotion the coming municipal election is most talked of. The candi- dates for Mayor are Otis Norcross (republican and present incumbent) and Dr. N. B. Shurtliff (demo- crat). Itis proper, however, to state that Mayor Norcross is not strictly a candidate. He was re- nominated by the republicans, and when waited upon by a committee to see if he would accept he replied that he could not answer definitely until after the nominations for Aldermen had been made. The key to this singular reply is that during his past administration the Mayor and Aldermen have not acted harmoniously, and if the prospects are that his Honor is to be associated with the same officials another year, if elected, he probably prefers to decline at the gutset. Dr. Shurtliff will probably be supported by the democrats unanimously, and a good many Tepublicans—those who belong to the P. L. L. or- ganization—will undoubtedly wheel into the same line. If there is a license law passed by the com- ing Legislature, as there of course will be, one of the provisions will probably be, that the Mayors and Aldermen of cities will have the power to designate to whom licenses shall be granted, and as Mayor Norcross is believed to be adverse to the liquor traffic there are a great many republicans who wil! turn their backs on the party ticket and go for the democratic candidate purely on the grounds of liquor. This same question has come up in other Massachusetts cities where muni- cipal nominations have been made, and the liber- als, or P. L. L.’s, have been generally triumphant. It is somewhat singular that the first public gon of the people concerning the ent farce promises to come from Massa ta, the birthplace of radicalism and fanaticism, and the home of such weaaers in the impeachment moye- ment as Boutwell, Sumner, Butler and a few others. Strange, however, as it may seem, it is nevertheless true, as the Hrxaup has been inform- ed by telegraph. The meeting in which it is pro- oad to pour out rebukes and good advice to the achusetts members of Congress who have taken part in the magnificent failure to turn the President out of office will be held in Faneuil Hall some evening next week, and it will undoubtedly be a very spirited and enthusiastic one. Collector Russell, of the port of Boston, formerly one of the judges of the Superior Court, and one of the most ardent of anti-slavery workers in years past, is engaged in the movement, and will probably preside at the meeting. General John L. Swift, also a strong republican, will also take part in At a meet- ing of the democratic ward and city committee, a few evenings since, & series of resolutions, strong- ly condemning the signed by Boutwell, were A moves g adopted, and copies of them were sent to each of the Senators and Representatives in Congress. The ‘Boston and Worcester Railroad that was, and the Western Railroad that was, have become one to-day, and will henceforth be known as the Boston and Albany Railroad, and be operated by the same corporation. This now gives one con- tinuous route between Boston the West, a consummation which the commercial men in both ee have _ labored equine ee at le accom interference. Chester W. Chaj of F , is the presi- dent of the new prada: and Charles 0. Rus superintendent. a — sell, of Springfield, OF COMMERCE. JONATHAN OLOBUCK TO THE — To ms Eorror or raz Hunan The report of the Obamber of Commerce contains other theoretical points not sustained by facts, to which I wish to call their attention,’ itsays that ‘the Trea- sury should redeem the ‘legal tender’ in gold.” What is the logal tender? Itis money. What is money? It is that thing which shall bp declared money by Con- gress. The constitution says, “Congress shall coin money and fix the value thereof,” The trae legal power conferred is in ‘fixing the value.” Motais have been coined and the gold has alloyed to the extent of nine per cent, and ‘ban ‘fixed its value” as if it was pure gold, for home , and we are bound to accept it as puregold in ons, Now, if Con- gress can alloy nine per can alloy ninety-nine percent; therefore they | ‘goin peper and fix the value thereof, The “coin paper” appears to is money? It is thas of all th: in trade, and 80 valuable, Money is created for the benefit of and the convenience of the people, and not for Purpose of a government joan, The government may pay of a oan, but it would hardly soswer for goverament to extinguish money. Gas it ever been subject of complaint thet our alloyed ‘coined gold” bas mot been by government? Mr. Conkling said “he regarded i{.a8 a miracle of our history that, with the enormous of our currency, gold did not rise toa higher premium than that heretofore reached.” This is as much of & miracle to Mr. Conkling as the tears im the eyes of an imuge is to its worshippers, and for the game reason—meither understand the subject: they contemplate, The only rule by which to determine whether money is too plenty or too scarce is the rate of interest paid for it in the markes—the great law of “‘gupply and demand.” There can be ne other rule, When interest is low money is abundant; when high it ig scarce, Who cap tell how much money will be re- quired by the people for business purposes mext year? Did government ever attempt to limit the supply of alloyed gold coin? What will contraction effect? It will not bring gold back from Europe unless we destroy the credit and busi- ness of importers, It will Increase the rate of interest om money until trade will not bearso heavy a charge, and then trade must cease with the bankruptcy of debtors, Have the acts of the Treasury reduced the price of exchange or gold? Is not gold end exchange bought at the aame price now as before the curtatiment? It tt has wot reduced the price of gold, what has it done? Tt has ‘not worked such @ ‘‘ miracle,’ but it bas done what the law of supply and demand always does—it' has greatly advanced the rate of interest. Interest is now so high asvery sensibly to affect the prosperity of tne country, This embarrassment can do no good to any interest, but may destroy all. If #0 small a destruction of our money is followed by a stringent money market, what will be our condition when the scrowa have madea few tarns more? Who will benefit by bigh rates of inte- rest? Who are injured by it? It ie a clear case that, whoever may be benefited, nothing but imjury can befall the producers and coisumera How have we opened up the groat West, built railroads, cities, developed mines, promoted manufactures and trade? Not without money, not with gold, It has been done by credit, united credit under good laws, Trade is not only useful, it is a ne cessity, and trade should have all the facilities trade can afford to pay for, You are traders and live by trade, and some of you want free traae; why thon try to crippie trade by high interest ? T noticed that a Western gentleman, largely interested in railroad stock, united in the cry for specie pay ments. Suppose it possible to return to the par of exchange and gold to-morrow, what id be the effect upon railroads? Par of exchange and gold would reduce the price of all exportable produce forty per cent, A barrel of flour, now worth $10 to export, would then be reduced to Mea itt er 60 inthis market? If they cannot, then the railroads must greatly reduce thoir charges for freight or carry none, Either will greatly damage the stockholder. Bat if to this you add high interest and @ close money mar- ket, the railroad companies may get back to they were at in 1860. The action you have tak tlemen, reminds me of the epitaph in an Englis! ‘Was weil, wanted to be better, took aod ere Tam.” We are all well, tho curroncy is weli, why make a change? Nous verrons ” JONATHAN OLDBUCK, can be redeemed by Ont Snooune Arrain at RUTLAND, ‘We loarn from the Rutiand (Vt) Herald that while a daughter of Daniel 7 et ae about mt years ‘Was talking with a you at two years than erect named William Long, on Tuosd used in- sulting to her, whereupon she called him a liar ted diet itm to repeat his remarks, saying that if he eer cs wer pronien she ped up to him ‘tod ud’ true to her promise, e sistered a blow on the side of his face, when ne drew ap ' the ball taking effect in the abdomen z Z NEW. YORK HERALD, SUNDAY, DECEMBER 1, 1867—TRIPLE SHEET. secarities wote quoted thus in FINANCIAL ‘AND COMMERCIAL. Satunpay, Nov. 30—6 P, M. ‘The tendency of the gold market has been downward to-day, mainly under the effect of Mr, Morrill’s specie resumption bill in the Senate, The opening transac- tions were at 1385{, following which there was a decline to 137%, and the closing price, prior to the adjourn- ment, was 138 ; but afterwards the quotation was 137% a 137%. Cash gold was im superabundant supply, and loans were made at 10a 12 per cent for carrying. The gross clearings amounted to $50,079,000, the gold bal- ances to $1,674,254, and the currency balances to $2,700,- 859, The shipments of specie from the port during the week aggregated only $337,195. The feeling among the speculators has become bearish, but this is not generally sbared in by the foreign bankers and importers, who re- gard the Morrill bill ag an impracticable measure, cer 16735 160; Ts tdiy ae the ik ts Fr} ioe cm wT of the market dari: @ wee! wb ” 14335 165 163190 MOK 148% «180 S68 BS Be Bh Be 12714 is 285 140% 166K = 180-229 M43 (1k 209 «260 MT 162K —136—— —1867— M4 182 137% 185% 140% 135% 10% 19 «(1865{ 133% 140% 125 120} 13255 141% 125% alse «134% «138% 187% OTK §=—-1365 13896 Wt (155KOC‘i 1K 146% 162% «139% 142% M3% 147g Idi 14835, 14534 140% = 1404 145 18744 148% LG «137% ie Bk Mx — — The receipts for customs and the receipts, payments and balances at the Sub-Treasury in this city forthe week have been as follows:— Chee Sin «ib Ss rece rec 18. lances, $228,328 setieers $8,560,639 $109,120, 763 489 300 1,261,942 109,923,121 217,175 6,407,558 ‘The money market was very easy, 110, 789,813 267,641 1,633,313 on call, and in many instances loans were made at six to first class houses on mixed collateral. In the dis count line there is not much abatement of stringency, and the best grade of paper continues to be quoted at 8 3,540,866 1,703,016 110,720,116 +++ 247,000 11,374,544 15,038,671 107,065,982 ‘The totals at the close of various weeks since tho commencement of the year sum up as follows:— #9 per cent, and good but not strictly prime at10a12 | Weeks Custom —————Sub-Treasury——_———— The banks invariably discount for their customers at | Suiting 5 Heue., sitsopa Mes gis bon aos gi0aein eos seven per cent; but the pressare for accommodation ts'| Feb. 2.. 2,003,760 13,507,446 ps 108,325,459 only partially responded to, owing to a distrust of credits, | March 2 8,152,288 17,580,658 5 ), 866, the limited resources of the banks and strong prefer- 6. 2 T0000 Par svaenons Riera] ence which they manifest for employing their funds in 1. 7,958,086 18,850,257 27,547,745 123,683,732 foans returnable on demand. ‘The drain of currency + 1,610,006 18,056,301 16,022,070 130,492,491 trom the West is more than equal to tho remittances to 7 gaan aa py bth ce Eda ey that section, and the flow Southward is very light. The .. 21804,219 16,927,244 16,478,507 114,214,666 statement of the asgociated banks for the week ending . Petes Eh Paeynd tos150'310 to-day is favorable to continued ease to the Stock Ex- * 2219/168 18,251,848 14,805,639 109,200,019 change. The average increase in the legal tender notes + 2,037,259 17,238.242 12,659,117 1 ae is $976,221, in deposits $964,450, and in specie 1,670,942 11,287,948 16,482, 14,0 $1,073,780, while the loans show a decrease of Poas'ao? «0 Panes Soy peep! $1,528,140 and tho circulation of $49,119, The details ! 1'799'655 19°827,82T 14,963,398 110,205,076 ) 1406,212 22,874,687 24,237,034 108,932,729 of the last two statements are as subjoined:— Now, 23. Nor, 29, Loans $247,815,500 3 bones Treasurer, New q 5 York, for November, 1867. ee 115,688,233 | Octoper 81, 1867, by balance seven ee + $109, 871,864 na 53,008,183 | (ene turing’ the iaoath vty Government securities were lightly dealt in at the Customs. 7, 304, 934 counters of the loading dealers, and at the close the Cove notes. eae market was dull atthe subjoined quotations:—Rogis- | liternal revive vies, 1,295'000 tered, 1881, 112% a 113; coupon, 1881, 112% a 113; 5-20 Post Office Department. 897, registored, 1862, 1045 a 1047% ; 5-20 coupon, 1862, 1073 ngs 0108; do,, 1864, 10554 a 1053; do., 1865, 105% a 106% ; 54,270,542 do,, 1866, January and July, 107% a 108; do., 1867, 15, 796,106 107% @ 108; 10-40 registered, 100% @ 10134 ; 10-40 cou. in trees pon, 102 a 102%; gold, 13774 a 188; June 7.30, 105K a 1053¢ ; July 7.30, 10554 a 10534; December compounds, 1864, 11935 a 11934; May do., 1865, 117% a 117%; August do., 1163, a 1163¢; September do. 115% a October do., 1153; a 11534, The conversions of soven-thirty motes into five- twenties have been very active at the Sub-Treasury, owing to this being the last day for conversions into bonds carrying the January coupons. From this time forward, for the next half year, the conversions will bo into bonds without the January coupons, and interest will be allowed on seven-thirty notes up to the lst of January, The daily conversions during the week were —-—— 115,773,910 ee sense ees eee $225, 645,775 $87,407,605 329,386 18,648 370 Receipts for customs in November, 1867 Receipts for customs in November, 1566. 568,350 November 27. ... $2,886,800 486,850 November 29.... 6,255,200 Speculation continues languid on the Stock Exchange, and there iss general disposition among the bulls to ‘await tho action of Congress in relation to the currency before attempting any movement of magnitude. The bears look at the market with expectant eyes, and argue that its downfall is only a question of time, Its future, meanwhile, looks doubtful; but it is in that condition when a change of aspect may take place at any time, and the majority ef opinions are in favor of a rise. At the commencement of business the stock market was dull, but steady, and at the early session of the open board it was without change. New York Central sold at 113%; Erie, 71%; Michigan Southern, 803; Cleveland and Pittsburg, 83%{; Rock Island, 96; North- western, 58% a 58%; ; do, preferred, 67 5¢ a 67% ; Western Union Telegraph, At the frst regalar board railway shares were in- active and steady, while Pacific Mall was active and strong, the price advancing from 129 to 1313; om the call, Reading closed 34 lower than at the same time yesterday. Illinois Central was 3 higher, Rock Island %, Pacific Mail 2%, Atlantic Mail 1%{. Govern- ment securities were dull. Coupon five-twenties of 1864 wore 44 lower; coupon ten-forties %. Coupon five-twenties of 1865, new issue, were 3; higher. The State stocks were quiet, and Missouri sixes advanced 3. The express shares were moderately active and firm, while Wells, Fargo & Co, advanced to 59%. At the open Board at one o’clock the market was steady ata fractional decline in some instances, New York Contral sold at 113%; Erie, 7134; Hudson River, e1 Assay Office in New York for the M Ending November 30, 1867. Tepes silver, including purchases— ‘oreign le Foreign bullion. United States bullion ( United States bullion (Colorado) . United States bullion (Lake Super United States bullion (Nevada)... SALES AT THE NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE. '. 30—10:15 A. M. hs Pacific M, g 300 10 900 100 10 100 ci} 133 7 124% 0 125; Reading, 96%; Micttigan Southern, 80%; | Hom) | ~ he Fs] Tiinois Central, 133% « 183%; Rock Island, 9634; | 19000 we 0 w Northwesters, 58%; do. preferred, 67%; Obio and | Si) as 8 as Mianissippl certificates, 26; Pasiie Mail, 1315;; Western | 20 ass 10 ys Union Telegraph, 33%; American Express, 7654; | 1000 0 : 3a Adams Express, 79 a 793. ie ro B 38! At the second regular board the market was dull and 1000 ' no ua barely steady, exeopt for expross shares, which were | Mim) |S ie bao eis active and irregelar. New York Central closed lower | 5000 ig ~~ than at the first regolar board, Michigan Central 5, | 10% ae FY Rock Island 3, Northwestern preferred +, Pacific Mail | 400) 10320 Mich Mos %, Western Union Telograph s;. Northwestern was | iso ¥ 90% 38 IN Cow RR. 1 higher, Atlantic Mail %. Goverament securities were she : tits she clr 8 Fis re i ‘At the open board at half-past three the speculative 88 Gen'Nat ic 104 0 Chic 4 NW @ York Central sold at 1133¢ = 1134; Erie, 713; Michigan | 20 ° Southern, 8034; Cleveland and Pittsburg, 83)4; North- | 1% aio Gov Chie & kf nits. "96 western, 6854; do. preferred, 67 a 67% ; Western Union | 73? hi 1 ont, Seri g Telegraph; 33%¢ 0 833. During the restof the ‘580 129i 100 Mil & St Pai " the market was sluggish, but steady, the bank state. | 10° ax Toy ToL WenaW mont having failed to create any disposition to buy, and | 20 43 Now Jersey ne at the close of business the following quotations were a a Sineeiie kn: Bhs a Mining stares were dull, At the first board Corfdon | 1) a:tant Fe current:—New York Central, 113% @ 114; Erie, 71% inif-past Two o’Clock P. M. a 7154; Reading, 95% 996; Michigan Southern, 803; a | $1000 Tenn 6" 6234 300 she 8044; Cleveland and Pitsburg, 834 = 8334 ; Rock Island, hy Fos ‘ ay 2 ; id 95% 0.96; Fort Wayne, 97 a 9744; Northwostern, 685; a | 10? Cs, & wer Seton tia i 68%; do, proferred, 67% @ 6734; Pacific Mall, 190% a | toy BS too aoe Sn 181; Western Uniom Telegraph, 8334 « 8334; Ohio and mS WOMY Coniral RE... 113% Mississipp! certiiicates, 26% a 26%. 4 +f Mich SAN RR. wo 21 sold at 450,; New York and Eldorado, $1 40; Quarts | 100 Adams Express. Chie Hill, $1 20; Davidson Copper, O50; New York Gold, | %) . {5. , fo Cues 3 Ma 1m do fp ene The foreign exchange market was inactive but nomi- | 109 40.0... 109 Mu a8 nally steady, Bankers’ bills on England, at sixty days, | American 6x9: 100 Mil & 5 wore quoted at 109 109°; at throe days, 1001; a 100%; commercial bills, 108}; 4 100; bills on Paria, at sixy daye, 6.16% 0 6.16; at three days, 5.15 .06,123¢, Other Ville were rated th DEATHS. MARRIAGES AND Married. Cnevinn-—Patrersoy,—On Wednesday, November 27, Banker’. Commercial, 1 @ TL 70% a 0% On Bertin. y rare % 4, rt by the Rev, M. Ellison, at the Methodist Epiecopal On Bret MG Tee GOK 8 dom | church, Hoboxen, Jomo, Onevien, Raq, of the firm of 4% a 4h 405% a 40% | Julten Crovier & Son, to Miss Aisce Patterson, step- 36% 8 36 $512 & Song | daughter of Tsnac Crispell, Req,, all of Hoboken, KS. 6.20 96.17% Fiecurt—Ravuat.-On Wednesday, November 27, Tasopor Lae} Eaq., ine ot Bela, to Gearavva, , November 27, at 54 East Kleventh 6. ‘The rates for bankora’ bills on England, at axty days, wore quoted as follows, at monthly intervals, since the end of April, 1865:— 1865, September 20.107 a 10734 October 1....107 9 107% November 2..100\4 a 100% November 30.109), a 1005, December z 100% @ 1094 eldest daughter Herwasx—Herwe —On Weeds the residence of the bride's atroet, by the Re Anata, oidest 4 uty. Wino Krow.—On Thi residence of the bride's parents, bg » , November by the Rev. Pondievwn, Isaac Witazon to Mary H., oldest daughter of Harlom. Henry Krowl, ail of . «103% a 109 February 28..108% 0 100 March U1..,..100 9 109 Died. Boris.—On Friday, November 29, Javsatt Bovis, im Bf 1....1 a of her porary i “ine frigate and reletvoe fre respectfully invited to attend the funeral, from her late residence, 117 West ee street, this (Sunday) at one October } Bown Io on Thi , November 2, Novevsver B:100 109 4, eq, of New York antag hk ee be frog and Pelatives of tbe family are invited te attend the funeral, from his iste residence, 44 Butled street, this (Sunday) afternoon, at two o'clock. Buabw, }riday morning, aX. , o@ November 29, Thomas Brapway, aged 27 years, Relatives and {riends are respectfully invited to at- tend the funeral services, corner of Bedford and Dowa- ing streets, this day (Sanday), at twelve o'clock. Poughkeepsie papers please copy. Cayrrsit.—On Saturday morning, November 80, of old age, Carusrove, widow of Arthur Cantrell, in the Satb yoar of her age. é The relatives and friends of the famt'y are respectfully invited to atvend the funeral, from the residence of her fon. ww, John Armstrong, 110 Weat Twenty-sixth OD wondeg morning, at ten o'clock. Corwer.—In Brooklyn, on Thursday, November 28, Tsaao Convent, one of the veterans of 1312, in the 76tm Year of his age. ‘The funeral will take place this (Sunday) afternoon, at two o'clock, from the idence of his son-in-law, = hananping Myrile 8 ams, Lan ead Oxford street, relatives and friends family are respectful invited to attend. i - Coraaw.—On Thursday, November 28, Micmart Cou- Gam, a native of the parish of Gillan, Kings county, Ire land, in the 82d year of his age. of the family are respect- fully invited to stiend the funoral, peg his late real- by or a First avenue, this (Sunday) afternoon, at one o’cloc! aTEr,—At Brownsville, Texas, on Saturday, Novems ber 16, Gaoxgs A. Daren, son of David Dater, (ormerly of Brooklyn, aged 20 years and 2 days. November Dowunc.—On Friday, 29, Jonanxa Dowr. daughter of the late Patrick and Johanna Dowling & native of Tralee, county Ireland. 5 The relatives and friends of the family are requested to attend the funeral, from her late residence, No, 364 East FARch elpset, Ghia (Sandan) Sheena Vee Oe Dx Ruixcepox,—On Ly yy erro 30, Haney E., son of Edward apd Julia de aged 17 yoars and 9 montha, 4 ‘he friends and relatives of the family are requested to attend the funeral, from the his parents, No, 7 Sprmg Terrace, Meeker avenue, ~ Brooklyn, K. D., on Monday afternoon, at one o'clock, without further notice, Dovauerty.—In Brooklyn, while on a visit, Carouue Dovounary, daughter of John and Ana Dougherty, 14 years and 3 months, Relatives and friends of the family are respectfully invited to attend the funeral, from the residence of her uncle, William Atkinson, No, 21 Columbia street, near Fulton, this (Sunday) afternoon, at two o'clock. Frrzoeratp.—On Thursday, November 28, Exins, be- loved wife of John J, Fitzgerald, aged 66 years. The relatives and friends of the family, also those of her sons, Jobn and Joseph, are respectfully invited te attend the funeral, this (Sunday) afternoon, at one o’glock, from her late residence, 193 Grand street. Her remains will be taken to Calvary for interment. @xsox. —In Brooklyn, on Saturday morning, Novems ber 30, ManGaxe, the beloved wife of Putrick Golson, 28 years, ‘The funeral will take place from her lato residence, Butler street, near Classon avenue, this (sunday) alter- noon at two o'clock, The relatives and friends of the family, and those of her father, John Jackman, are re- spectiully invited to attend. Goapny —On Friday evening, Nov. 29, at the resideowoe of her brother-in-law, 8. Augustus Mills, Bua A., wife of James H. Goadby, and daughter of the late Johm Stroud, of New Orleans, in the 29th year of her age. Friends and relatives of the family are respectfully fe- vited to attend the funeral services, at 111 Kast Thirty- fourth street, near Park avenue, this (Sunday) afternoon, at two o'clac! Haran.—On Saturday, November 30, Micuaxt Haram, a native of the parish ‘of Mullingar, county of West Meath, Ireland, aged 66 years, The relatives and friends of the family are respect. fully invited to attend the funeral, from his late rest- dence, corner of Mill and Columbia streets, South Brooklyn. Heaney.—On Friday morning, November 29, Mary Hxangy, beloved wife of John Heaney, a native of the parish of Cluon, county Leitrim, Ireland. ‘The relatuves aud friends of the family, and also of her brother, Jobu Reynolds, and her sons, ikem. James and Patrick, are respectfully Invited ‘to atte the funeral, from her late residence, 29 Prince street, his (Sunday) afternoon, at one o'clock. Lownakp,—On Friday, November 29, Josarn Lompan, a native of France, in the 47th year of his age. ‘The relatives and friends of tho family, alee the mem- bers of the Seamen's Boarding-bouse Keepers’ Benevolest Association, are respectfully invited to attend the funeral, from bts late residence, No. 86 Cherry street, this (Gum- day) afternoon, at balf-past oue o’clock, without further notice. Dublin papers please copy. Lasuane—Oa Thursday, November 28, after a short illness, CoxnaD Bexsamin Lasian, aged 61 years and 2 days ‘Tho funeral will take place from his late residence in Bridgeport, Conn., this (Sunday) afternoon, at one o'clock, Relatives and {friends are respectfully invited te- attend. Meyer —Suddenly, in this city, on Thursday gpihom ge November 28, Hunny N. P. Mayer, in the 66th year his age, and for the past twenty-five years cashier of O, G, Gunther & Sons, ‘The relatives and friends of the family are icin een eee Uy ene atte Gardon sti loboken, this day ( ay), o'clock, Remains will be taken to Greenwood Cemetry for interment, Mosse cD. Friday, November 29, Mary M, Moums, in year rr ‘The relatives aud friends of the family are respectfully invited to attend the funeral, from the residence of her son-in-taw, 34 Willett street, this (Sunday) afternoon, a8 one o'clock. MoUormick.—On Friday, November 20, Fran youngest son of Daniel ané Sylvia MoCormick, 4 years, The funeral will take place, from the rosidence of his 100 Laurens street, this (Sunday) afternoon, at one 0’ » MoGinea,—On Fray, Nov 29, Paraicn McGrm nis, in tho 27th pt oot of age. ‘The triends requested to attend the faneral, from hie iate No, 206 Ninth avenee, corner of Twenty-fourth street, this day (Sunday), with oN a ke please copy. iewark papers G MoGivngy.—On Saturday, November 80, Jamas MoGrv- Lncgiors, elendened Saye nN , years, The retatives and friends of the family and those of his brothers-in-law, Terence McGowan and Thos, as are invited to attend the funeral, from the residence his tree ‘352 First avenue, on Monday afternoon, af two o’clock. Nicuots,—On Saturday, November 30, Miss Jaaxnarrs Nicuota, aged 17 years, 8 months and days. The relatives and friends of the are teeorcttany, invited to attend the funeral, from Chapel, Eighty-sixth street, near Fourth aveaue, Mos- day morning at eleven o'clock, O’Kerrve.—On Saturday, November 90, Sama O’Kerrrs,a native of cousty Cork, parish of Donorail Ireland, aged 82 years. ‘The relatives and friends of the family, and those & her sou, Arthur O'Keeffe, and brother, John are invited to attend the funeral, from the residonce her son-in-law, Maurice Cleary, 815 avenue A, on Man afternoon, at one o'clock. bg, An New York, on Saturday, November Aurnep, son of Mortlock and Henriette Pettit, aged months and 19 daya. The relatives and friends are invited to attend the ee ee the residence oe ee ne wes is (Sunday) at two o'cloc! pg ae a PREALEN, opera The tunéral will take this (Ganday} a8 one o'clock, from 273 Water street, All friends #e respectfully invited te attend. R,. , in Brooklyn, on ber 90, Mrs. Renscoa Octavia Rixen, rplict of Joh: O. or, bookseller and publ otioe of funeral in Monday's papers timore /eane . Ronson, afternoon, November 20, Lowa, wife of Wm. H. Robson Funeral services on afternoon, at two soe, from the Church of the Holy Cominunion, eorne Si: avenue and Twentieth streot. Serru,—Un , November 30, of commen, Dasiet T., son of the late Lockwood Smith, aged years and 41 moni Tho relatives invited te Attornay November 27, of mem daughter of John KE. w@ daughter of Wm. C. Amer- Bruno ‘edperday, branous croup, Maxy seen jit man, years, 1 mi ve ‘Too relatives and friends of tne family are respect'ully invited to attend the funeral, from the residence @ ber parents, No, 144 Wost Thirty-sizth street, this (sunday) afternoon, at half-past tweive o'clock. Stoat.—On Tharsday, November 28, Rear #miral Jou Drane Stoat, United Staves Navy, im the 88h year of bis age, The friends of the family are requested to avend the faneral, at his late residence, New Brighton, & I. (Sunday) afternoon, at oue o'clock, without futher no- tice, Steamboat leaves pier No. 19 North rivit at past twelve o'clock P. i Sr, Nicnotas Lovo, No. 32, F, asp A Mum Brethren, you are hereby summoned to attend the funeral of our late brother, Rear Admiral Jor D. cae this (Sunday) afternoon, The most worsbipful Lodge of the Stato of Ne York and brethren of sister lodges are invited to jou in the funeral distingwabed brother. The lodge will rm orelock in the morning at ie romme, coreet of Twonty- Broadway. order, Salers “Y sehoum BUCS, W. M. Tromrsox. The members of Empire ba goal toe Pong R, A, M. are bereby notified to meet at root 1, 604 Broadway, this day (Sanday), at tvelve o’cloek for the purpose of paying the last tribute of respect to our ate Companion, Charles brn ay By order of WILLIAM sAGNE H, P. Tnoursow.—Tbhe members of Palestine Lodge, No. 204, F. and A. M., are hereby sammoned to aitend ¢ communi~ cation to be held at the rooms, corner THrd avenge and Seventh street, this day at twolve for the ar) of paying the jas: wibute of to our Inte bret er, CHARLES THOMTSON, G. B, WOOD, M. Tavion,—On Saturday, November Ruma ‘Many, wife of lsase &. Taylor, M. D., and itor of the inte Stuart Mollan, Funeral services on Tuesday afternoon, at three o'clock, at the Presbyterian church, Fitth avense, oor- nor of bs sap epee y seed ‘Tho relavives snd frieads are Texpectfully invited to a'tend, ‘Ast.—At Brooklyn, EB, D., on Thoraday, November Auexavpan Vase, Ih the 83d year of his age. yee Teiatives tnd friends, ise Ybose of bis a .. O, Garrison, are iy invited to a funeral services, this (« ‘afternoon, at twoo'clook, trom his late XG )ammiion, place, Clymer = between bee Wythe avenues TLE LAMRON, —| ow LILA MBON. The felauvos aud frienas of i family, sino the mona: ver taping compan st (ac nerfs at one o'G00K, fo » 688 @unear)