The New York Herald Newspaper, March 16, 1870, Page 8

8 FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL, Ane WaLt Srreer, TUF May, March 16—6 P, ‘wt ‘There was a more quat condition of atfarrs wo-day owing to the steadier Yeoting in che gold market, GOLD COMPARATIVELY FIRM, ‘Tne transactiaas im ihe precious metal were less @xciled than any day since the great deciine com- menced, and the Quetuations were limlted to # mar- ‘gin of about three quarters per cent, une earliest wales before the board being made low as 111s, Bom whick there was a steady advance to 112% which, p tat was barely touched soeu altar two e'clock, whem 16 becauie known in the@old Room ‘eat alter a brief countess 10 tue House of epreseat- stives tue Flading oll wad been reterred Lo Lhe Jou miiee of Ways a0@ Means insted of the Commuttes a Banking and Currency, 118 assigament to the Sormer belng regarded as fatal to its chances of pas Boge In We form 16 left the Senate. The Gold Room ™, however, becoming very obtuse to these Wash- Mngton telegraina. A piece of invettigence such as ue above would, a few weeks agy, have produced @reat excitement; but after the movement to 11275 ‘Me market became quiet and dull, Here the cavle Reported an advance to 91 for Hve-twenties ta Lon- @en and a firm market for cotton im Liverpool aud gold ceciined avain to 11134, cloang finally ata reso Men 10111% wll2 The foreign exchange market was Deavy, quivt and dull oa the basis of 10776 @ Lus for twe various grades of bankers’ sixty day sterling bilis, The chief ductaations 18 gold were as fol- bowsi— 2: 8 4 6 6 Holders of gola had their palances carried at rates manging {rom turee to five percent, The Silesia to- day touk out $47,000 in speci. Toe operations of ‘Whe Wold Exchause Bank were as follows:— @oid cleared. Goid baluuces durrency balances, ‘THY MONEY MARKET. ‘The money maract was wreguiac, with rates on extreme quotations ranging from four tw seven per cent, The geveral business was at five to six per @eut, Four aud seven per cent were the exceptions the former on goveruments, the latier on Bwek Gol- Javerais, In,tne earier bours of business lenders Were disposed to discount the activity which is ex- pected duriug the monLa of April, and heuce some borrowers paid as high as seven per cent on call. Before tarce o'clock, however, ienuers were offering Money as low as five per cent on good stuck collaterals Yo prime houses, The bunks are doing notmng 1 Paper. On ibe street the rates for (rai class double ame acceptances range from seven to nine, and for Magie names from seven to tweive per cent. STOCKS WEAK AND DECLINED. The absence of any spevial streugth in the gold Market left the stock market without Lone and rea- @ered it susceptible toa rather sharp decline in some of the stocks which are without the support of the bull cliques, A “bear” attack of great force on Pacific Mail and Western Union carried the former @own to 327, and the latcer to 3234, while in the Fatlways a sharp assault on Northwest commoa Pook is to 704. These and the Vauderbut shares were the most active features of the day, the jatter Deing strong and yielding out shghiy in tae depres- mon of the general hat. Lake Shore and Kock Tsiand also were strong. Late in the afternoon the “pear” movement was directed against St. Paul, Wich declined to 60%. The market at the close was extremely dull, with prices showing @ recovery from the lowest of the day. ‘The following were the closing prices of stocks at the jast session of the Stock Exchange:—Canton, 0%; vid; Western Union Telegraph, 33:4; Quicksil- ver, 1134 12 Mariposa, 9 a 95g; do, preferred, 181 @ 21; do, certificaws, 4934 a 60; Pacilic Mail, 3435 4 3414; Boston Water Power, 17% a17%5; Adams Ex- pross, 61% a 62%; Wells-Fargo press, 20\¢ a 20K: American Express, 3834 @ 38%; United States Ex- press, 49; Merchants’ Union Express, 6 vid; New York Central consolidated, 9734 a 9744; do. scrip, 9554 a053¢; Harlem, 143 a 144%; Erie, 24 & 2645 @o, preierred, 413{ a 44; Reading, 96% a 97; Michi- gan Central, 119%; Lake Shore, 8634 a 864; INinots Central, 141 4 143; Cleveland and Pittsburg, 9755 a 299; Chicago and Norihwestern, 71}; a 7135; do. pre- serred, 56a 86%; Cleveland, Columbus and Cinein- Dati, 74a 74%; Rock Isiand, 116% a 118%; Milwankee and St. Maul, 61'¢ a 614g; do, preferred, 74\¢ @ 74%; Toledo and Wabash, 45 a 46/4; do. preferred, 73 a 74; Fort Wayne, 93% vid; Ohio and Mississippi, 28% a ; Delaware and Lackawanna, 102 a 103); New Jersey Central, 102% @ 103; Chicago and Alton, 112 @ 11344; do preferred, 113 a 114g} Morris and Bssex, 90 a 91; Hannibal and St. Jéaeph, 1055, bid; do. preferred, 1053 bid; Dubuque and siots City, 108 a TORY; Columbus, Chicago and Indiaua Ceatral, 194 919%, TUR EXTREME FLUCTUATIONS. ‘The highest and lowest prices of the leading specrx lative stocks to-day were as foliows:— Highest. Znoest, Bew York Cen. & Hud. Consoliqatea. 93 rey Dew York Ventral & Hudson Scrip. & 143%¢ Nortuwestern ...- Jdortiwestera preterred. Rock Isian Fore Wayne. Miwaukee aad St aul. Miiwaukee and St. Paul prelerred. Ono abd Mississipyt. New Jersey Central Western Union Lelegrapt Pactie Mau. . GOVERNMENTS STEADY. The government market was heavy in early deal- ings. but became steady at the noon and afternoon boards, and closed firm with the following street prices:—United States curvency sixes, 112% a 112%; do. sixes, 1881, regutered, 114% @ 1145,; do. do., coupon, 1154 116%; do. five-twenties, registered, May and November, 109 a 10942; do, do., 1802, cou- pon do., 110% a 110%; do. do., 1864, do. do., 109 a 10934; Ao, do., 1865, do, do., 10934 a 10944; do. do., 1865, coupon, January and July, 10334 a 108%; do, do., 1867, G0. do., 169 a 10914; do, do., 1863, ao. do., 109, @ 10955; do, ten-forties, registered, 106)¢ @ 108; do. do., coupon, 106 a 10614. SOUTHERN SECURITIES STEADY. The Southern State bonas were sleady and im geome instances firmer, the new Nortn Carolinas be- tug especially stroaug and in demand. The Virgins were better and the South Carolinas active, the lat- eronademand from insurance companies to de- posit at Columbia as collatwral security for policies tssued in the State. ‘The Louistanas were active and Orm. The following were the latest atreet prices of khe Southern Jst:—Tenneasee, ex coupon, 59 & 50345 @o., new, 50 60; do., Ave per cent, 42 a 44; Vir- ginia, ex coupon, 71% a 72; do., new, 69a 70; do., wegistered siock, 63% @ 66; do., fegistered, 1866, 5 & 67; do., registered, 1867, 61 a 62; Geor- pia sixes, 82 a 84; do. sevens, 93 @ 94; North Curoiina, ex coupon, 4754 @ 47%; do., new, 28 £29; do., spect tax, ‘{ & 23\¢; Missouri sixes, 83; do., Hannibal and St. Joseph, 93 a 94; Loutsiana maxes, 74a 75; do. levee Bixes, 73)4 @ 73%; do. do. eights, 8424 & 85; Alavaina eights, 97 a 98; do, fives, 71 a 73; South Caroliua sixes, 88 a 90; do., new, 8314 8334; do. registered stock, 60 a 86; city of Mem- phis sixes, 61 a 513s; clty of Atlanta eights, 80a 85; City of Savannah sevens, 86 & 87; cily of New Or- Jeans cousolidated, 75 @ 76; do. 4o., raliroad issue, ‘71 a 72; Mobile and Onio, sterling, 75 4 76; do, eights, 67 a 69; Mississippi Central Kailroud first mortgage, 96477; do. second mortgage, 58 @ 60; Memphis and Charleston first mortgage, 65 & 87; do. second mort- gage, 76 a 77; do. stock, 46 a 47; Greenville and Co- fumbus Railroad, gaaranteed, 75 @77; Macon and Brunswick, guaranteed by State of Georgia, 82 a 83; Louisiana sevens, 74 a 76; do. eights 83 a 84. THE SUYTREASURY REPORT. ‘The following shows the result of to-day’s business at the Sub-Treasury in tuts city: General balance yesterday $81,303,476 NEW YORK HERALD, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 16, 1870—TRIPLE SHEET, Haute Ratironé daring the month of February show €0. Increase of $30,971 over Iaa. your. The Fort Waywe directors announce the third ‘quarterly dividend of 1% per ceat, payable Apri 5, the books closing March 2b The Hudson Kiver, Mahopac era Koston Rattroad W® the nate Of a prooused railway starting trou Croron station or laudiag oa toe iudson river, thirty-five amd a half mics from the City Hall, as its western fecminas, aud raading throug Lie series of valleys to Lake Mohopac and Carmel. thence to Brewster's stan, couneciiug a tie laiter port With the Boston, Harttocd aud Erie Ratiroad to bos. top, It wh aso connect witn the New York, far. Jem and Albany Katiroad, tho Lake Mavopac and Golden's Bridge Raroad aod the New York aud Busion Kaliroad. SOUIH CAROLINA FINANCHS. The Charleston Repwhlicin, in &® résumé of the Oovuctalineasures adopted at the recent session of the Legisiature, afver referring to the establisa ent of @ financial agency in this city aud tie evactinent of a law to pay the interest in coin, says:— Following this measure, and ia adinirabie keep- ing with tt, are several other financial measures, to which We wish 60 cull especial attention, Firat, the get requiring al insurance compacies dotug busi- Ness ID Lhe State to deposit, for Me protection Of pe cy holders, the sun of $90,000 In Lunds OF ihe Bi bas practically retred nearly a milion aud a hast of our jas, Next in order, and of stuniar effect Is we act authorizing trustees aud those hokltng fdaciary positions to invest ai) trust 1uads in the public voads or stock of the Blate. Hitherto there has been no species ol mvesiments which were by law & protec- tion to trustees, guardians or executors. ‘The direct eilect OL tuis Wit be Lo induce the Investment of pro- badly not less thag $1,000,010 of trust funds m tbe bonds or Blocks of the State. Auother measure of immense idueuce on our fnancial Intercsia 1s the 3b COMME Called the “Sinking Fund act,” which authorizes the Bale OF ali uDprocuctive siaie pro~ paris and the immediate investment of the procee..s im the redemption of our own obligations. Tais measure alone according to carefal calculations, will redeem irom $7.0,0.0 10 $800,000 of our bonds Ib the weXt si Montks And this process wii continue, a8 hew revenues are devowd vo the Sinking Fund, until our eniire puvlic debt will ve in course of rapid exiinciion. ‘The next measure vitally altect- ing our Of. woces ty the amendment to our gene al tax ww, which wipes out the old, vicious system of proliv!tions aud injuactions by oar courts Upon te coilvction of waxes, Under this law, pending litiga- won, the collecsion of taxes proceéus, and, if Lue Unal decision of the courts 1s adverse to the Stat short and slopie mode ts provided for the re) ment o1 the taxes unlawfully collected, In the money centre of our country Ow State eredu iw uow Dappily established, aud @ rigid adnerence to our present policy is ali thas 13 needed to secure, bo- youd cuance, What We now possess, SALES AT THE MEW YORK STI3¢ EXSIANGE Taesday, March 15—-10:15 A. Me 81000 11S 8-90, 6, "62-226 10M #40000 C, Ove 1 O La wu ‘BUO0 do. Liv 8000 ‘do. \ 26000 North alo lit m 108g 13500 Pitts, FOWaeChic 34 95 wo" gonn) Am I) & Lm C78. 946 ud lv ahs Mer Bx Bk’ 10000 6 Continental Ban! 70000 10 Bk North Americ: 10000 US 5 Cen National Bk. 100 voi 2.4.00 CB bau, o, "8H, (ued do. 10000 Va 6's, ner 3-00 Georgia 10000 N Car ota," aiid 20U0N Car 6's, ‘new... BHO a 2B 5 84 gw 200 CI s 21 Mi lo. 94 100 4000 Brooklyn # wm oT TOO NY Cont 'a,"8... 92 BO. Tay Evie $4 in. is lv Big 1 Mi 20 B * 900 0. 85% Bou duu Ait & T vq lM Pel V0WStL& [ Mistin bs, 68 a2N £000 Chic & NW txt m.. 94 G a é 2000 Great Wert Sd mn.. 79% NY &NH RE scrip 143 dow Morriakisssexiatin 102, 100 Hf & St Jo, Ki. 105 Mor &Ba2dm.... 9536 00H & StJo RR pf. io & Mixncon'ba #4 100 N J Central RE. .()'¢ 103. dow P, FEW eChizd.. 98 — 6 Chic & Alt RR scrip. 109 6000 Ma ASt PIT diy 90 12 M. and 2:15 o? Clock Henn 0a ey "Bl, reg... crieg 810000 US 0, r, e jo. i 15000 Tenn 6's, excou.. 59 ‘0000 do. 54 B00 Tena 8's, oy 10000 Va 8s, & i000 do 10000 do 10 N Car 6's. wu WAI a Yer HW RK. 4) Morris & Es KR, 50 Del, Lack ¢ W, - Walg 100 Boston, Hart & Erie 6 STREET QUOTATIONS. Half-past Five «Clock P. M. Riga 224 Northwestern. TL ‘a Ti'< 3i% Northwestern pC 86 a 86% deve BY a NES Wiga E0% Wen Un Tel... Paeine Mail. NYC Rock [alan Ene. fandiac... Lake hore. Pitsburg. . Wepnrepay, March 15—6 P. M Asuna.--Receipts, 21 packages. The demand for pot waa only moderate, but the receipts being small the market was steady and firm at $7 95a 97 60. Pearl were dull and prices were nominal at former quotations. BEESWAX was siow of nale, though prices were firm, A few smail lots were fold within the range of S80. a 40c, Cm oRY.—German was quoted at 7!¢c. a 83¢c., without sales of mowent. pray Coo0A,- No sules were reported, the ce i . gold, for Guayaquil, iu bond, and Lc. @ Sto. for itu de ces, however, were steady and firm, was moderately active at steady prices. Manila ‘Sisal rope ai 20)yc., tarred Russia and bolt rope do. 4 1.¥8.—The market was extremely quiet, there being no demand except tor retali lots, und prices were heavy at former quotations. Western and cily adamautine were quo- ted at 17c. « 23e., sperm at 7c. a 40c. and patent at Se. Covrtii, “The marke for ingot was very quiet, he demand boing light and prices heavy, At the close i9.qc. a 19}ic. was lemanded, put buyers were unwilling io pay over 19, "Tae 54,000 tT were ba at Lge. a Wyo. ‘market for Rio was quiet, but prices were quotations. Other kines were dull, but quote:—Kio, ordinary cargoes, iMac a tair do, Ibe. a lbsge.; good do., 16v. a lbige.; prime a extremen for lots, 14Wvc. a 18c.: Java, atte. a Ie. ; Ceylon, ge. 0 19) Lnguayra, 1ige. a 1Bige. Inne; Coma Rica, Wdige.’ a ibe; Sarantila, Ie; & Manilla, Ie. a 17c.; Mexican, Lc.'a 18c., all gold, fold, in bond. Corrox.—With un wetive demand, waiuly for export only moderate offerings, the market was firmer and pri appreciaied about igc. per !b., closing strong at the improv. ment. Including 175 bales to arrive the sales were 4,622 bales, Of wich 2,167 were for export, 019'for spinntag, 79 on rpeca- lation, and 1,807 in transit. ‘There was & good business tran: acted’ in future deliveries, and prices advanced 3¢c. « lc. per Ib. the market, Rowever, closing weak at the lunprovement. The auces were 80) bales, bawe low middling, for April, at 2340. ac., #0) do. for May at 203gc,; 1,300 do. for do. at Ye. 100 do. at 21 i¢c., 200 do, for June at 20%¢¢., 1,080 do. for do, at tic., 300 do. for July at 20i¢. w 2lc., und yesterday 4X) do. for April at 20/4c., 200 do. for May ‘8 Wigo. and 400 do, for June at 20'¢¢, The eosing quotations were as follows: Oplands and Mobile ant Singapore. Ise. 163g0. 018) 1 Tisae.,§ duty paid; St. Domingo, 9%e. m WWigo., Forila,” Monphis. ¥.Oreans, Tene Ordinary IT 7M Ly long 1955 Ig 20 “0 1 Big ang Misddiing. 22 22g 2 Parr Good mid es 4 apy Furwurs,—The almost ail articles being amall, and rates were generally lower. The caariering business was very qiiiot, the demand for all classes of vessela being light. Tho’ engagements were:—To Liverpool, per steamer, 1,100) bales cottou at ‘4¢. a 6-l6d.—n decline; 50'boxes bacon at 25a, and 1,900 bushels wheat at 44d. To London, 3,00) bbls. flour at 2 50 boxes cheese at O08, To Gi ela wheat at 4idd. and 690 oara a A bark, 168 tons, to Pernambu > GRAIN. —Reoeipta, 8,849 bhte, four, 360 bis. 3,800 es, corn meal,’ 13,960 bushels wheat, 8525 “do. corn, 40 ao, oats, 110 do, mal The market for State and Western flour ruled more Steacy tinder @ better demand at yesterday's pri ‘Tho Southern flour was mors aotive, bout 7,000 bbis. Sut lower for | ‘were 1,20) bbls. Kye bat lower for the cea Wure, No. 2 Stax Oe G4 85 Bupertine 4%e bw Extra State ble 60 Cuolee do 5Wa 6 Superfine W 4% a 5.0 Fatrad Slde 6 50 Extra Minnesota. 5s 6M Round hoop Onto, ablpping brands, 5250 5% Round hoop Ohio, trade brands. bia 600 bWa 6.0 6wa 650 3 TWA 758 St. Louis choice 2750 a 900 Bouthern choice a 60a 925 Southern superia 4400 800 R 4a 540 4Wa 470 y 42a Corn meal. Brandy wi Mb 48a BW —W beat was dull and Ie ower to anil. ‘The sates com- 81 for rejected spring. $1 14 for jo tore, $1 2) for red Wentern, $1 37 mber winver ja store and $1 88a #1 60 cor whive. Cora new and nominally 51 Ola tits forold. The Goid receipts. 514,487 Goid payments. 63,507 Golo balance. 75,442. 970 Currency receipts 1881/2 Currency payments... 304,185 Currency balance 4,960,613 Genera: balance, , $1,658,497 Customs .,....+ ‘ 364,000 RAILWAY MATTERS, The earnings of the St, Louis, Alton and Terre W,00) Dusiel® At Bho. a Mic. for new mixed, " ow and @1 03 for ola do. Gate wero 4 20,000 Lushels, in low, at S90. a dic. fortsuate and Bre. a Mo, for Jersey and Bouthern, For prime Wetcern in more Da, was bli, Kve was dull at de, a 4187 for Stale end Western, About 1,500 bushels were sold within the range of these prices, oth barley and bariey malt were dull and prices were nominal, GUNNS were dal, but firm, Bage were qnoted at 18, « 39. and cloth at Me,, golil, in bond, ow the apot, and 1bc., €o., warm Hac irices were stent api firm wt ae, a $) for shipping, BL 10a $1 Ru for lots ste ey for long rve straw aid 9c, for short do, WMP. ‘The ‘emand was moderate and kot” was duit wo heard of no sales. Prices were novitually Mie. gold, for Manila; bye. a6 x6. dot for Stwal; 749¢., do, for Tampico (in Ante: Ive, do, 12 4 ha 0 Kussia and $2 6) « $2 70, do., a, Horg.-- ihe business was light, the sales being coniined to small lots to suppiy the tmmedtate necessities of brewers. There was nome demand for export, bnt at pricea 2c. % ‘ic. below those demanded. Holders are {nilisposed to grant any concession Crom present prices to effect antes, believing Liat an active detuand for both export and consumption will pre: vali soun, Prices range from Lic, a 9c. for common to holon graces; Who latter are Bald by sous partion aa high as c. a He, 1eon.The market for Scotch pig was dull, befug if ht, but prices ware unchanged, clon 418 Tor Eglinton, and fone © fold on pevate terms; Ac siow of anies, and prices were heavy and nominal Nort, and #32 5 84 double beaded rails 250 tons were aoid at pel res fined var was quiet but aiealy ne pi 40, while ralla were sieaaly at 8.7 gold for English, and §i6 $77 currency for Ameri Latu.—With fair offerings, and but little demand the market wanculland heavy. Sales 5),000, part at 8250, which was the closing prices. Leap.—Ordinary foreign was dull and nominal at $620 gold; we heard of a0 saies 0° moment, Morasons,—the market was dull, there being but Httle demand, wod prices were heavy and nomial nt our last quotations, Sulex, 285 bbis. New Orleans at 750, » Bic. Hy auction, iM bids. Demarara at HEs. and 119 do. Port 160 at Bc.'a Navat Stonee.—The market for spirits turpentine was fairly active, the demand being moatiy speculative, and prices Advanced ic. « 16, per gallon, merchantable lots being yee, Tally held ‘ab the close at 4: Hales were made of 90 at B14 for for No.2}; sales 110 toma, at $34. Of old ubia., if not all, 450. and other sabes, amounting "to about 1,000 bis, were rumored, Howl was dull for all kinds, Prices, however, were wn- zed. Sales G50 2 mt 350m $2 75, 8W0 do. i bbls. No, ied and No.2 at 82 05 a $215, id 425 do, No. 8, Ni and pale at $2408 55, We quote rained, 82 a B2 No, 2, $15 @ $250; No. 1, $275 a 475; pale, 4a #5; © id, and window glass, % 25 a8. ‘Tar was dull an were gold mt #2 55, Bo. nde, in caske; Neubaden was.duil 460 bola. Wilmington, to arriv O118.—Linseed waa dul) and heuy: wholesale lots were still offered. at W And nominal at 62ige. a fe. Extra refined seal was quoved at Ba Bl O°, wihout sales. We quote-—Crude whale, tc, bleached winter do., boc.; crude sperm, 71 60; bieached aad non-bieachet jwinter do., $110 a gi 75 ;$Bank, Toc ; Straits, be. and olive, $1.4. PRrROLKUM. ~The market for erude, in dulk. was dail and prices were heavy. demanded Ie. ; but to sell Ww any extent they would No sales of consequence were vile-ted, dnl, and obtainable at about 1%. Naphtua was quiet at We, ut which price the lan, ame Was mate, ‘The market for Tenned oli was duil, unsettled and heavy, closing at avout he. for standard white, The saies were 300 bbie, for this month, on private terma (part ramored al 28 /gc.)} 2,000 Ho, for July at 549c., and 1,0W) do. Cor May and June on pri- vate terma, Jobbing lots retined were selling at 29xc, a BUs,¢.-—the latter price for prime white. Ou the creek, 000 18, crude. ia bulk were sold on private terms. Lia the market was quiet and ‘gal, per gallon, twe market closing rather stron tie Improvement. The sales ‘were 4,41 bois, (or Marchi at 2 4c. a.2he,, cloning at the latter price ; 2,000 do. for April at by 5,00 do, for May to September at 2834c., and 6,000 do. for bay to October nt 28%6, PROVISIONS. Keceipis 48 bbls. pork, 367 do. beef, 140 packages cut meats and 7 do. lard, ‘The market for pork was extremely quiet. ‘i bere waa but little demand, and toat Was almost entirely for small !ots, and as sell ner ally anxious to reu.ize prices were @ trifle lowe: about $25 13 for new mess, About 250 bbla. were sold, a ‘826 for new mes and {23 for Wemern prime mess, The business in future generally asked and Wveries was unimportant. $23 wan bout H26 % did, Dressed hoge were steudy ut IL34c. a 1c. for cliy, Live hogs were firmer, closing at Lge. a 9,0. for common to prime, with arrivals f 1KU head, chletly for siaughterers, Beef was in fair demana ut steady prices, and sales were made of 125 bbia. at $10. $13 (or plain mess, and $14. a $17 for extra do. | Tieror beef was inactive and prices were nominal at #25 a $2 (or prine mesa, anu $27 a gS for india hama were quiet but steady in value, Salen 75 bbls. at 8.8 a B81 for Wen- rand Southern, Bacon was firmer, with a fair demand, the sales being 2.0 boxes ut Ide. « 14'4c. for long clear, and 120" for Camberland cut, Cut meats were wjuiet, the demand coutinuing light, and prices were geuerally heavy. Small Saioa were inadé within the range of 104e. @ Ute. for dry Salted” aud ‘pickled suoulders, iisge. a Ite. for auoked do. M4qc. a 1446. for plokled hata, wud 1c. & Ic, for amoked ry ‘The busiuess 4 lard was smail, the demand dulivery | 500 packages, for April, avd 14%. for April” aud” May The market for butser was without chauge of There prevailed u fair demand for the tine grad were in light supply and low ies siadva, bir were in good my Cheese was a tide nore. principally fer export, favored buyers, as holders were generally anxious to realize. ence. which ‘at former prices, while the Were but little sought after, We append the current quotations:—Butter—State, fair to ood urking, 2Bo, a We; fine do.. He. w 40 ; common do.. - & 2c. ; line haif tubs, Bae. w 400. ; common to medinm, 2.6. a Ro; pei ‘& 6c. ; common to good Welsh ba, do, } commen higan, Ilinois, Wisconsin, Ohio, &., . ; fine da,’ gle. nie 18.3 comm: De. a Bc, j common sure, lie. a Ike. factory fancy, 15%/c. a Wige.; 33gc. a 1éc.; commén to fair, 10. 9 18¢e. ; skimmeu, 8c. « 10c. ; farm dairy tine, i4o. a loc. ; fair to \ saad ae lope wlvc.; Ohio fancy bir Tra I om a“ . 00d, a 18.5 com: 0s. § skimmed, Bc. ave, 3 the tare, dairy, 8 ot fair to 00d, iV5yc. a 12c., and akimmed, Bo. a Ife, i nibs es dni, but unchanged. Carolina was quoted \at CON PERM AORTTL.—Refined was dull, but anch: it bicbacad iid without eh Fee ma yap MOT.—Drop Wi it Bige. Kc. vane priate lo at Bige. and buck at 82ic., with a Soar.—The market was dull, there being no demand ex- cept for jobbing lots, but prices were quite steady. 250 boxes Oaathe were disposed of at lige. a L2/gc. a lsc. SPELTER was dull, but unchang Silesian were made at 6o. a G:¢¢., gol. Saiy.—The markct for Liverpool was passably active, and stocks being only inoderato, holers were jurm at foriner pricer, For jobbing low from stoi were obtained :—Ashton's, $3 16 a 3 20 per sack ; and Northington’s, $3 30 & $2 40; Evans’, Dewar, dc. 62 15 a Wy BV: Higgins’, 62 50 a $2.60; Liverpool ground, $1 00 4 $1 Gu; Tuske daland, Go, © Me. por bushel; Cadie, dic, a 190. ~ dO. SuGat.—There was a good business consummated in raw, the demand being almost entirely from reliners, and prices Were quite steady at our quotations. Old crop fair to good refining jaba was quoted at 94: 9c. The salen were 1,8.0 bhda, at Sige. « 10:¢c. for Cuba and Porto Rico—ehielly al9iic. a 9c, for Cuba—and 23 boxes on private terms, Refined was in fair est aud pri Small sules ordinary joos_ were quite steady, the market claslag at 8c, for bard, ! an lige. noft white, 12¢. @ 12'<c. for extra C. Tike. for vellow. We quote:--Cuba—Inferior mon refining, per Ib., Be. @ Vx6. ; fair reining, 9ge. a 946. ; oon reuning, ¥ge. Bone fal Lo good grocery, BAe: a Dac. Ehime ty cholen grocery, 10ige, mle. scentriftgal, tds, anil ores, 4c. alic.; molasses, hhds. and boxes, Be. a 4c. meiado, ‘be. Marana Boxes, Dutch stndard, Nog. 7 98, Brae. m'Bc.5 don, Now 10 to 12) 994e. Wise: da. Nos, 13 W 1B, Wise. TL Nos. 16 to 18, I3ge.a 12 Nos. 19 to 20, 12%6. a "Ue; do. white, We. a Ie, rio Rico Refining erates, 9c. a 9c; do. grocery grades, . Evra. tNo antes were reported of Catoutta tioseed, whtch was quoted at $220, gold, duty pald, Grass were dill, aud we heard of no sales of moment. Prices were unchabged, clover being quoted at Liew tlmotby at 6475 a $5 and rough out 5 TALLow.—The market was quiet, but prices were without change of moment. Sales 2,00) lbs. within the range of Yc. age, Tin.—Pig was dull and we heard of no ales of moment. Prices were nominal at 82}¢c., gold, for straits, 23) a 3de., do, for Banca and 0c. a le, doy for bugiinh, | Piates were dull at the folowing quotations:—I. 0. charcoal, $6 25 if 50, gold; I. C. coke, #f7 a $7 by, do. ; coke terne, $5 6255 2 0. & $6, do., and charcoal do., $6 25 a $8, do. {0 sales. ‘O%ACCO. tor Keutucky was very quiet, the demand being connned to amall loca, and prices favored h not quotably lower. The sales were 195 bhds. Seedieaf wan in light demand and the sales ortant. Spaniah waa ln good request and salen were effected of 816 bales. If out Yara at 9730. a 1, BB do. to arrive at 50c., gold, in boud, and 136 do. Havana ‘at 28e., gol, 1 bond, “We uote :— Wertern He Kentucky, ona Clarkec.— Common lugs. Good Luge, Common Medium leat. Good te: Five tea: Belectio Seelvar. Connecticut and Massachusetts filters, Connecticut and Massachunetta bind’ Connecticut and Massachuseits wrappery lots, .2 ‘The market Light Be. Havana--Common, 773¢¢. a 825¢c.; goo, 8c. a We.; fine, S5c. a W106, currency. Yarn—I cnt, Hoc. a Wc; IL cum $1 09% 2 8) 08; average lols, Wc, a ¥se., currency, ‘Manufactured, Black work, common and medium, in bond. Biack work, good and fi ec. She. r a We., gold, ‘Of Soath Sea 2,000 lbs. were sold ut 75c., gold. 18,008 Ibe. were dull and prices were nominal, at 840, for unbleache! and 8%c. a 9c. for bleached. No nates. ‘Woot.,—There 4 but tittle activity in the market for fleece, the demand being light as uaual during the fore part of the week, but the stock of all kinda betug small, prices are firma and tending upward. Manufacturers are buying only small lota to supply thelr ‘immediate wants, belug Indisposed to operate to any exteut at present prices, in consequence of the dulness in the market for manufactured goods, In pulled wool = fair business isd the demand be mainly for super, and us the offerings are omiy moderate. ly and fi former quotations, Texas is quiet, bu upply being light holders aro firm im their views, California is selling quite freery, tae inyuiry being chiefly for the fine grades, and prices are steady and firm. Oregon ia attracting more ‘attention, and eonsiderabie males have been made within the paat three days For foreign the demand is rather more aci tho market is stil called dull; prices of ‘most doscriptons are uneett ne fluctuations in the price of gold, T! ce at A7c, 25, . at Me., Bi Pi terins, 8,900 Michigan, part at dic. a 48igc. for Hine; 2,000 scoured, 2,500 combing and 2,00 noils om private terms; also Iba. pulled ata 6c. for low, 40c. a 464, for super and extra, 4c. for a small lot choice super, We. for extra Mev- tiza, '35,000 Ihe, Texas at 2c. a Be. tor common to fine, 174,000 Yow. California at I6e. a 24c. for burry to tine fall clip and lambs, and Ye. a Sc. for medium to fine spring clip; 160,00 ‘Oregon, part reported at 4 Of Toreign’ the ‘sales wi Cape at Sle ss ; unwasiied were quoted at $1 $1 15, with a moderate de- mani WUHIRKEY.—The demand was only moderate, and prices were heavy, though no lower. The sales were 10 bbis. at Bo, w Wie clowing wt 9c, a Y8)5: Ce COTTON MARKZIS. GALVESTON, Texas, March 15, 1870. Cotton in good demand, with an Opward tendeney, Good ordinary, 1fisc. a IR4gc. ‘Receipts, 711 bales, Exports, const wise, 42 bales. Sales, 1,000 baies, " Stock, 43.68 bales, NEW ORLEANS, Mareb 15, 1870, Cotton in active demand at full prices. Middling, S140. = gc. Net recespta, 2,702 bales; coastwise, 640 bales—total, 759 Valen Lxporta—To Liverpool, 1,785. bales; to Grou: Stadt, 500 bales, Sales, 6,000 bales, Stock, 240,608 bales, Moniz, Ala, March 15, 1870. Cotton firmer and in limited ®uppy. Middiiug, Qe. w Mec. Kecelpu, 625 bales. Exports to Liverpooh 6,190 Dales, Saier, 800 bales. Stock, 71,930 bal SAVANNAM, 1870, Cotton in good demand. Middiing ios | Receipts, ¢ ‘Sales, Exports, eoast 3 bar SH ia wieg, jos, ales, 300 bales quoek, 81,47 CHARLESTON, 8. C., Mareh 15, 1870, Cotton firm. Middiing, Wigo. Kecebpta,d37 bales, Expo: to Great Brit ua, 3,600 bales; comstwine, 1U8 bales, Bales, Vales, Brock, 21,704 bales, Nowrouk, Va., March 15, 1970, Cotton in moderate demand at firm prices, Low middiiny WWYe. a 190, Receipts, ‘3 bales, Exports, coastwiee, 1 bala, “Sales, 137 BALTIMORE, March 15, 1870, Fotton tn good demand, with an upward tendency, Mid dings dlige.) Net reoevp:s 10) Dalen: coastwian, ol bales totaly 181 bates, Exports, to Graat Bri.alo, 700 bales, Sales, 250 bales, Stook, 6,104 bales, Boston, Maren I Cotton doll and nominal, Middling, 220." Net rece! Dales; coastwise, 100) bales—toval, 1,828 bales, bales. Stock, 13,600 bales. REAL ESTATS MAITERS, Yesterday was a brisk day in tne real estate mar- ket/ The offerings at the Exchange were above the average, and attracted a large attendance, the trans- actions closing very satisfastory to both buyer and seller, ‘The feeling in the market ts still one of cau- ton, and in its present temper unfavorable to heavy dealings witbout some concessions. At tae desk the inquiry continues fair, most o1 Lhe property disposed © boing, however, by way of exchange. Ainong the lacest cash tramaactions is the gale of a Dlock, Coin- prising four lots, 25x100.11 each, fronting two ou che north side of 116th street and two immedi ately in reat, froating on the south sido of 117th street, 475 feet east of Seventh avenue, for $7,000. ‘The rent marget was without new features, ten- ancs continuing to hold off. in expectativn of a do- cline, and landlords indisposed to alow a reduction, but with every prospect of being compolied Lo. ‘The following are the particulars of yeste:day’s auction sales of real estate:— NeW YORK PROPERTY--UY MOLLER, WILKING AND CO, Batory houss and lot 42 West 2ith ut; lot 26x98. 838,300 Betory brick house and jot ls Amity Satory brick house and lot Li Great Jones st, Batory brown alone house and lot 324 Went 63d si 17.1x100.6 1 lot me curner Goth at and 2d av, 16.0x! Fy 82d ay, adjoining above, Lot south block, a 400 aide 184 Ct woat of 4th av, JBbeig 1 Slote wijoini 2 lots north al 2 lots wijoining, Diot ne corner U1%h wt and Sd'av, Tbxi00. Liot cia same size. Tot w Yorn ng, warm Tot adjoining, nam House and lot 100.5 BS mory ise, Columbia at, lot 35475. S story brown’ Fone hoi iy Boch at, 200 ft w of 2a wy, 1Ot 26x89... 18,260 Story brick dwelling and lot 29 Essex’ st, 75 (from Grabd #1, lot WxHM.eveerceesenses AAT Batory orick house wad lot 48 ad et, 116.9 fi w oF Gis AY, 10 15.9x100.8.0.5 00s 005s 8 buildings and lot, known a& 165 Goerek at, lot W11x100.10x36.9. e 2 atory stable and lot, Nos Wl, djoluing the above, lot 6¢.4xt00. Slow o w corner Madison av and Hoth wt, euch BY Wh AM KENNELLY, Brick building and lot, No 44 Wooster at, lot 25x100, BY' A. J. MATHRWHON, Dufldings and plot of ground, ® w coruer Bayard and Mott ais, size of plot, 6Uxii... é LY ANFON HOUBRC House and stable # wcorner Madison av and ‘th st including furniture. BROOKLYN PROPERTY--BY MULLER, W. House and 1ot No 71 Macon st, lot 26x10), D Richards... 8000 WY JOUNBON AND MILLER. Central av and Chestnut st, 10 tral av, adjoining, ads, ntral ay, adjotnin, Chestnut at, near it 6 6 a 5 lots on Cedar st, adjoining, 4 love w # Central av, bear Jueob st, 1 tot cor Contral av and Jacob at, adjoins 8 lots @ # Evergreen av, cor Ivy st, 20x100 8 lots na Jacob st, 115 ft from Central ay, 20x10. CHESS MATTERS. King vs. Munoz. i The following game, pisyed injthe Brookiyn Chess | Club tournament by the above mentioned ebam- | Pptons, contains many interesting featores. Two Knights defence:— King, white. Munoz, 1 1—P to K4 1-PtoK4 2—Kt to K BS Re arcer yt 8—BloB4 3—KttoK B3 4—Castles 4— Kt tks P b—P 0 Qs b—Kt to Q3 6—b to Q5 6—Kt tks QP 7—K6 tks P I—Kt to K 3 8—P w K B4 8—P WQBS8 9—Bto Kt 9—KtwK B4 pmedearcy Hi—Q to Kt 3, ch 12—Kt to K6 13—B tks Kt 13—-Q tks B 14—Kt tks K BP (a) ‘14—K tas Kt 15—P to BS 15—Kt to Kt4 16—B tks P, ch 16—P tka B 17—Q tks P, ch 1Mi—K to B3 18—Q R to K (0) 18-Qto B4 19—K to K 6, ch 19—B tks R 20—P tks B, ch K to Ki 21—Q to Q3, cl 2I—K toR3 22—Ku to K 4 22—Kt tks K¢ 2B—Q to R3, ch 23—K to Kt3 M—R tO BS 24—Kt co BZ, ch 25—R tks Kt 25—Q tka R 26—~Q to Rt 5, ch 26 -Kto B3 27—Q to B7, ch 2i-K to K 4 28—Q tks Q (c) 23—K tke P 29. tw BS, ch 29—K 0 Q3 30—Q to BT 30—K to B3 31—Q to K B3, 31—K to Kt3 32—Q to K 3, ch (d) 32—-BtoB4 —Y to K 6, ch 33—K to B2 S— P to Kt 4 (e) bag tale 4 35—Q to B7, ch 35—K to B3 36—1 wo Qf 3 %—-QR wKiN 37—P to B& 37—K to K 8, ch 38— K to Kt2 38—R to K 7, ca 39-K to Kt 39—R to K 8, ch 40—K to Kt2 40—K Rto kK 41-Q to B3, ch 41—K to B2 2—Pto BS Sicure 43—Q tks R 8 Q, cl “Kw B3 M—RIkKe KP 45—f tks B, ch 45—K tks P And biaek wins. COMMENTS ON THE GAME. (a) Mr. King excely in the brilliancy of his com- binations, He will get up ao attack at all hazards, ‘The present one is sound, (vb) It seeme incredibie that black should ultimately have extricated himself from such & posiuon. (c) White did not suificieatly consider the cost of the winning his opponent's queen. (a) Biack was much relieved by this move, which enabled him to tree lis game. (+) Well piaved, as the capture of the pawn would have cost black the bishop. (/) This is decisive. The threo pleces raust win against her majesty in thia postion. Progress of the Tournament of the Broeklyn Chess Club. Several very important games will be contested during this week between the experts. The celebrated chess player, Captain Mackenzie, will contend with Mr. Delmar, who was the victor in atournament atthe Europa Chess Rooms some time ago, fe has also to play his second game with Mr. FP. s. Brenzinger and with Mr. Perri M Deimar and Mason have each to contes! with Mr. Brenzinger. Mr. Perrin has to play games with the last named and one with Captain Mackenzie (a8 above stated), and with Mr. Mason. Major Wernich, who won the first prize im the Wuliamsburg tourney, lost two games against Mr. Gilberg. ‘The following Is the position of the combatants who stand hignest on the list:— ¥. E. Brenzinger won twenty-five, lost one, J, Mason won twenty, lost one, Mackenate won twenty-one, lost two. B. Delmar won twenty-nine, lost five. ¥. Perrin wou nineteen, lost five. ©. A. Guberg won twenty-five, lost eignt. Dr. White won eighteen, lost eleven. DEATHS. Died. BERRIAN.—At Quincy, Ul., on Friday, March 11, GzoxuE W. BERRIAN, 80u Of the late William Ber- March 15, Drepenicn Bopr, second gon of J. D, and Catharine Bode, aged 3 years and 8 months. ‘The relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend we funeral, from 737 Eleveuth aveaue, corner of Filty-second street, on Thursday afternoon, at one o'clock. CHAMBERLAIN.—In Brooklyn, on Monday, March 14, Levit, relict of the late C. ¥. Chamberlain, in the 57tn year of her age. ‘The friends of the family are respectfully invited to attend the funeral, from her lave residence, Hall street, first house southeast of Fulton avenue, on Thursday afiernoon, at two o'clock. CHAPMAN.—On Monday morning, March 14, at half-past eleven o’otock, at the resiaence of his brother-in-1aw, 520 Third street, Brooklyn, Jon L. CHAPMAN, late of the firm of Jon b, Wood & Co., 37 years and 10 months. "Yne friends and relatives ave invited to attend the faneral, from ¢he residence of his brother-in law, Jonn B. Wood, 620 Third street, between Fifth aud ‘Sixth avenues, Brooklyn, this (Wednesday) morning, al nine o'clock, ‘The remains will be taken vo Tarry- town for interment on the ove o'ciock P.M, train via Hudson River Ratiroad, Cox.—On Monday, March 14, Jon Cox, of Tenafy, N. J., aged 30 years, The iriends ang relatives of the family, also the members of John D. Willard Lodge, No. 260, F. and ‘A. M., are respectfully invited to attend the funeral, from the residence of hin fatuer-in-law, George R, Bond, M. D., Twelfth street, between Fourth and Fifth avenues, Souvh Brookiyn, tms (Wednesday) allernoon, at two o'clock. DALY.—Departod tuis life, on Wednesday, March 15, MARY DaLy. The tuverai will take place from the residence of her sou-lu-iaw, H. C. Butt, 84 Roosevelt street, on ‘Thursday afternoon, at one o’c.ock, Limerick papers please copy. at Daviae-0 Tuesday, March 15, Qzoraa W, Davis, 2 8, yea ‘The friends of the family are respeetfally Invited to aitead the funeral, from the residence of his sis- ler, Mrs. Rickards, Broadway, pear Bleveuth street, wiltamsburg, on Thursday afternoon, at two o'clock. ECHRVERRIA.—On Tuesday, March 15, 8. EoneveR RIA, aged +; yeurs, ‘The reiatives and friends are Invited to attend the f L. tous (Wednesday) morning, at eleven o'clock, fee a ae late residence, No, 217 West Forty-uintn atree! #£uLs0T.—On Monday, March 14, Carnie J., wife of Dr. James W. Eliot. Her friends are invited to atlend the funeral, on Thursoay afternoon, at one o'clock, from ner late residence, 11 Av'ugdou ‘square. Fekauson.—On Satarday, March 12, at tne reat. dence of her parents, Tompkins avenue, corner of Madison street, Brooklyn, CLARA MAnmE, the beloved wife of Wtiam Fergugon and only dangater of Gar- ret and Margaret Dunn. funeral services from the Ohurch of Our Lady of Victory, Throop avenue, near Macon street, on ‘Thursday morning, at half-past ten o'clock. FOUNTAIN.—Op Sunday, Marca 13, Mra. SUSANNA FOUNTAIN, aged 81 years. funeral from St. Andrew's churen, Richmond, 8. 1., tins (Wednesday) afternoon, at one o’civek. FRENCH.—AG Munchester, N. H., on Sunday, Pips ay Nancy B., widow of Walter Frenca, aged yeal FREBAAN.—At Savannah, Ga, on Tuesday, Feb- Tuary 15, RALVH FReiisA: 48 years. GaRDNEX.—Op Monday, Maren 14, ANNIE, wife of Wheelock M. Garduer aad eldest dauguier of Geu- eral Saiue’ Grauam, aged 32 years. Toe reiatives and friends of the family are respect- fully mvited to attend the tuueral, this (Wednesday) afternoon, at iwo o'clock, from ner late residence, eKaid avenue, near Throop avenue, Brookiyn. Goss.—On Monday, Mach 14, MELTA Goss, of & painfal and lingering illness, which she bore with Christian fortiude. The relatives and friends of the family are re- Spectfully invited to attend the funeral, froin her late readence, No, 137 Madison street, this (Wednes- day) aiveraoon. at one o'clock, GRaHamM.—On Monday, March 14, HANNAU Fitan- CxS, daughter of Robert J. and Mary Frauces Gra- dain, aged 2 years and 9 moacns. ‘The faperal will take place ou Thursday afternoon, at one o'clock, from No. 107 West 124ch street, ve- tween Sixth and peventh avenues, Harlem, Gkay.—In Brooklyn, on ‘Tuesday, March 15, MAR- Gaker, wile of Alexander Gray, aged 35 years. Funeral trom her late resiteuce, 62 Carroll street, South Brooklyn, on Thursday asteruoon, at two o'clock, Friends of the iamily are respecttully in- vided Lo attend, Hdinburg (Scotland) and Iowa papers please copy. Haypook.-—suddenly, in tuis city, on Saturday Marci 12, of hemorrhage of the lungs, CAanoLine Be ok widow of Wulllaum Haydock, of Philadel- pla, Pa, Puiadelphia papers please copy. HicxkY.—On Tuesday, March 15, of consump- on, MICHABL Hickky, aged 33 years. itis iriends are respectiuliy invited to attend the funeral, from 5t. Vincent's Hospital, Bleventh street, hear Seveath avenue, on Thursday afwruvon, at one ooiwek. HiGotNBOTHAM.—In Brook'yn, on Sunday, March ty JOUN HIGGINBOTHAM, In the Guth year of his age. fhe relatives and friends of the famiiy are iayited to atiead the funeral, from tie residence of his brother-in-law, Jonn Beatty, 194 Jay screet, tis (Wednesday) afternoon, at half-past two o’ciock, HoLMi:s. —On Baturday evening, Marca 12, at baif- past seven o'clock, ufier a protracted tiimess, Kou BR D. HOLMES, Esq., aged 61 years and 9 months. The frends and relaitves of tue family, also the Inembers Of Lhe Masonic Iraternity geperally, are re- specuiutiy invited to aiteod the iunerai, tis Wed- nesday, March 16, The remains whl be conveyed from his late residence, No. 45 Barrew street. to Grace churen, where the funeral services will be beid at to O’ciOCK In (he alternood, aud taken tienve Lo Greenwood Cemetery for interment. MaxONIC NoTICE.—Masters of lodges intending to take partin the funeral services of eur deceased Brother Robert D. Holmes, Past Grand Master of Masons, will report to the undersigned, at tue Si. Denis Hotel, corner of Broadway and Eleventa street, this (Wedueaday) afiernoon, at one v’civek, waen Sheir lodges will be assigued places in ue. HARLES KUOM4, Graud Marsal, R, W. OLIVER G. BRaDy, W. JOHN J. GonmAN, Bro, Eowaxp L, GAUL, } Alds. Bro. BENJAMIN LODER, Bro. Davin MCBRIEN, . MASONiC NoTicg.—Phe ofticers of the M. W. Grand Lodge of F. and A. M. of tue state of New York are Rotitied vo assemble ttis Wednesday, the 16tn Last., ut haif-past one o'clock, at the late residence of M, W. Bro. Kobert D, Holines, to escort his remains to Grace church, ‘The oiicers and brethren of the several lodges in the jurisdiction are notified to assemble at Grace churcn, at two o'clock, to participate ia the fune- Tal service and accompany the, remains 19 the place of interment. Masters are roquested to summons their louges for the above named purpose. By order. JAS. M. AUSTIN, Grand Secretary. Paciric LonGe, No. 233, F. AND A. M.—Bretnren, you are hereby summoned to meet the lodge room, corner Sixth avenue and Twenty-third street, this Wednesday, Marck. 16, at twelve o'clock M., Wo pay the last tribute of respect to our late M. W. Robert D. Holmes, P.G. M. By oruer of JOHN PULLMAN, M, Horack Forsusi, Secretary. ‘the brethren of Concord Lodge, No. 50, F. and A. M., are hereby requested to assemble at their lodge room, this (Wednesday) afternoon, at one o'clock, lor the purpose of attending tue funeral of M. W. Brovher Robert D, Holmes. EDWARD GILON, Wor. master. The brethren of Columoian Lodue, No, 454, . and A. M., are lierchy summoned to meet at thoir loge room, corner of Greene and Fourth streets, this (Weanesday) afternoon, half-pist twelve v’clock, for the purpose 01 paying the last tribute of respect to P. G. mM. Rovert O. Holmes. By order of CHAS. F. HAKTMAN, M. GEORGE MELLIsH, Secretary. Mount Mortan Lopas, No. 27, F. anp A. M.— Breturon, you are hereby suinmoned wo attend a Meeting at the lodge room, 5% Broadway, this Wednesday, March 16, 1870, at twelve o’ciock noon, for the purpose of paying the last tribute of respect to our P, G, M., Robert D, Hotlines, By order of the Master. . DE VRIES, Secretary. KEYSTONE LonGE, No. 236, F, AKD A. M.—T'ne iem- bers are herevy suinmoned to attend a special com- munication of the loage, to be held in their rooms, corner of Bowery and Bieccker aurcets, this Wednes- day, Une 16th inst., at half-past tweive o'clock A. M. (Sharp), for the purpose or paying the last tribute of Fespect to our late ». G. M. Robert D. Molmes, yy order D. W. THOMAS, Master. E, ', SrRWART, Secretary. Members of Nava) Lodge, No. 69, F. and A. M. are summoned to meet at thew Lodge room, this Wed- hesday, te 16th inst., at one P. M., for the purpose ofattending tue funeral of M. W. Robert D. Holmes. By order of HENRY R, CHAPMAN, Master. AiTY Lopog, No. 323, F. aNpD A. M.—The mein- bers of this lodge are hereby summoneu to meet at the lodge rooms, No. 5¥4 Broadway, tis Wednesday, 16L0 Inst., at one O'clock V. M., for the purpose of attending the iunerai of our late P. G. AL, Mm. Ww. Rovert D, Holmes. By order, H. TEMPLER, M. JOUN J. TINDALE, Secreiary. Hore Lovage, 244, FP. anp A. M.—The members of this lodge are hereby summoned to meet at their rooms, Broadway and Thirteenth street, this Weanes- day, March 16, at twelve M. suarp, for tue purpose of attending the funeral of our lute P. G. M., Kobers D. Holmes. By order, WILLIAM A. AUTEN, M. Scummons.—Tue members of Monitor Lodge, No. 528, F. and A. M., are hereby summoned 10 meet at their lodge room. this (Wednesday) afternoon, at ove o'clock, lor the purpose of attending the funeral of P. G, a, Kobert D. Holines. By order of GEO. W. WILSON, Master. PuTvaM Loper, No. 838, F. AND A. M.— Greth- Tren—You are hereby summoned to meet at the lodge room, corner of Grand and Centre streets, Odd Fel. lows’ Hall, this Wedaoesday, the 16tn inst., at oue o'clock, for the purpese of attending the tuneral ot M. W. Bro‘her Kobert D. Holmes, P. G. My RS. BLACKBURN, 8. W. Sr. Nicuotas Lopas, No. 321, F. anD A. M.—The brethren will assemble at tne lodge room, 946 Lroad- ‘Way, Qt Naii-past one o'clock, Wednesday, 16th inst., lor the ee of participating in tne funeral obse- quies of M, W. Brother xobert D. Holmes, JEROME BUCK, Master. Worth Lopag, No. 210, F. aND A. M.—Bretiiren— You are hereby summoned to meet at lodge room, Odd Fellows’ iiail, tms Wednesday, March 16, at nall-past twelve o’clock, to pay the last trioute of respect Lo our late M. W. P. G, M., Robert D. Holmes, By order of JOHN R. SPRAGUE, M. JOuUN W. TIMSON, SR., ety TrcuMsEH Lopag, No. 487, F. anp A. M.—The members of this Lodge are hereby summoned w meet at the lodge room, corner Seventh sireet and Third avenue, this (Wednesday) ailerpvon, at one o'clock, w participate im the funeral ceremonies of M. W. Robert D. Holmes, Past Grand Master. By order, FREDERICK E, DAVIS, Master, Samet J. Hunt, Secretary. AITENTIO: ne Sir Knights of Ivanhos Com- manderyv, No, 36, Knights emplars, are hereby com- manded to meet at the Asylum, corner of Grand apd Centre streets, ia uoiform, tuia Wednesday, March 16, 1870, at half-past tweive o'clock ?. M. slarp, to pay We last cribute of respect to our late Sir Knignt Robert D, Hoimes, sir Koigutg of other cow- manderies are cordially 1avited. JAMES H. REDFIELD, Commander. MALcouM Srewart, Recorder. MECHANIC Lopar, No. 31, F. AND A, M.—Breth- Ten—You are hereby summoned to meet at our rooma, corner of Greene and Fourth streets, tiis Wednesday, March 16, at one o’ciock, P. M., saarp, to attend the funeral of our jate M. W, Brotuer kt. D. Ho!mes. GEORGE LEACH, M, dauns A. SLAVIN, Secretary. ARCTURUS LODGE, NO. 274, F, ann A. M.—Breth- ren are hereby summoned to meet at their Lodge rooms, 694 Broadway, this Wednesday, 16:h inst, at one o'clock P. M., to participate i the funeral ceremonies of M. W. Brotuer R. L), Holes, 4. MULFORD, Jr., M. James Barton, Secretary. AMERICUS LODGR. NO. 635, F, AND A. M.—Breth- ren—You are hereby notified to attend an emergent communicauon of tne lodge, at the lodge rooms, this Wednesday, March 16, at haif-past twelve o’ciock P. M., for the purpose of atcenaing the fuueral of M. W. Robert D, Holmes, P. G, By order, FRED. FITZPATRICK, Master. Hi. CLay Larus, Secretary. CxciL® Lovo, No. 538, F. AND A. M.—Brethren are hereby summoned to meet at the lodge rooms, No. 694 Broadway, ou Wednesday, the 16th, at one o'clock V. M.. for the purpose of attending the tuuera! of our lave M. W. Robert D. Hoimes, P. G. By order. DL. Ly DOWNING, My 2. GRAHAM, Secretary. of Honenlinden Lodge, No. 58, F. and A. M., are hereby summoned to weet at cile louge uve atroel, Lrouklya, ab bweive o'cloce } M. 10th tnst., to pay the Jast tribute of respect to oar; late senting ROW. By a i. Robert D. Holmes. ordel NOUE aster. Josnua W. O380RrN, secretary. cases NowMAL Loou® No, 523, ¥. AND A, M.—Memopers: are Lereby summoned to a special communicalion w be pela. a im Bs on8 o'clock, at the lod; room, pase of uttendin: funeral o! Our lite MW. bio; Kobert b. Hotes. By order, ‘LES FP. BRS! Master. Rosner Stara x, Secretary. ‘crsuckenspie ERMANN LODGE, No. 268, F. AND A. M,—' mt bers of chis lodge are hereby summonea Spates ad their rooms, Odd Fellows’ Hall, ou Wedneaday, a one o'clock P, M, sharp, for the purpose of attend. ing the funeral of M, W, Robert D, Holmes, P. G. Me, by order, B. H. TIENKEN, Master, WILLIAM DReonsLeR, Secretary Lopae or Sriicr OpskiyANcs. No, 94, FP, ann |.—Brethren, you are hereby summoned to meet our lodge reow, this (Wednesday) afternoon, ai Dall-past Lweive o'clock, lor sue purpose Of attend. ing the funeral of M. W. hovert D. Holines, P. G. ral ROBEKT B, WARE, M, W. CnarMan, Jr., Secretary. New York Longs, No. 33), F. AND A. M.—! ren, you are hereby summoned to meet at bhe lod; room, this (Wednesday) aiternoun, at half-past tweive o'clock, to pay tue last trtoute of respect our late M. W. Brotuer, Rovers D, tomes, P. G. JAMES KR. ELSEY, M. JAMES G, SWEENEY, Secretary. La Faverre Lopag, 'No. 64, f. and A, M.—Breths/ ren, you are hereby summoned to meet at hed lodge room, corner of Sixti® avenue and Twenty~ third street, on Wednealay, Marco 16, at hall-pas' twelve o'clock, to mty the last tribute of respegs > By, our late M. W. Robert UW. ioimes, P. @. order. JOHN H. CLICKNER, Master, W. IRVING ADAMS, Secreury, The brethrea of Independent Royal Arch Lodge,') No. 2, #. gud A, M., are respectfally reqacstea 2 assemble au their rooms, No, 9:6 Broadway, . om. Wednesday, Marcn 16, ab past tweive o'clock, t proceed thence to Grace chureh, wo Ta 4 the last tribute of respect to our lwe isrother . Rober D. Holmes, P. GM. By order, CHAK A. BUDD, Master, W. D. Evenrr, Secretary. j ADELPHI Lovar, No. 23, F. AND A, M.—Brethren,, you are hereby sunnoned to meet at our ouga| room, No. 8 Unioa square, on Wednesday, March 16,. at one o’ciuck, tu atvend tue funeral of M. W. Brotne Robert D, Holmes, P, G. JUSEVH BLUMENTHAL, M. Toyto Lonar, No, 486, F. anv A. M.—'The eet ta bers of tits lodge are here! to incet a their rooins, corner of Bieecker street and Bowery, | tus day (Wedcesday, Marc. 16), at balf-past twelve o'clock sharp, for the purpose of attending tne funeral of tue lute M. W. | + U. Holmes, P. G. M. By order of MICHARD HURLEY, aM. | Louis Fucor, Secretary. . 287, FB. AND A. . ConT NENTAL LovuK, } Brethren you are berepy sumimoues to meet at yout lodge room, 504 Broadway, Lats (¥ednesday) alter. | noon, at oue o'clock, for bue purpose of taking parb’ in the funeral obsequies of our late M, W. Brother’ A.D. Holmes, P. G. KE. M. L, EULERS, Master, | James B. Swrrm, Secretary. The members ot Metropoitan Chapter, No. 140, R. A. M., are bereby summoned (o Hees at thelr rooms, Odd Fellows’ Hal, this day (Wedueaday), at twely o'clock sharp, to pay the last tribate of respect t our late compauion, Kobert D. Holmes, By erder | R. ENGLAND, High Pnest. . Jaco LAzaRvs, Secretary. Gtose Lopae, No, 698, AND A, M.—The meui- bers of this Jodge are hereby suinwoned to meet ab their lodge room, No, 604 broadway, this (Wedied-! day) afternoon, at one O'civck, (O assist In the funeral obsequies of we lute M. W. Robert Dei Hoimes. By order ot GHORGE R. MCHOLL, Master. WILLIAM Kina, Secretary. LEBANON Lovuk, No, Lvl, F. AND A. M.—The mem-/ bers of this lodge are summoned to meet at the | lodge rooms, 504 Broadway, cis (Wednesday) afterei noon, at one o’cock, tor the purpose of attendin: the lugeral of M, W. Bro. Kovert D. Holmes. B. order JAMES M. TURNSY, M. ; W. 8. Sairn, Secretary. w: JouN D. WILLARD Lopur, No. 250, F, AND A. M.—/ Brethren, you are herevy summoned to meet at th lodge room, 5¥4 Broadway. wus (Wednesday) afters! -M0On, at one o'clock, for the purpose of participate} ing in We funeral ceremouies of M. W. Bro. Rovers! D, Holmes, By order G. K. KOSENQUEST, M. Tuos. J. Deew, Secretary. SUMMONS.—Munttou Lodge, No. 106, F. and a. Ma) are eby summoned to meee at their lodge room| to-day (Weduesday), Marco 16, ab twelve M., for ther purpose of attending the funeral of our M. Wes ther Kuoert D. roles, P, G. dl. By order Jolin’ c. HELM, M. | Cras. Huaarns, Secretary. / ‘The members of@Coanceilor Walworth Lodge, No. 271, F. and A. M., are requested to assemble ut their! lodge room, ou Weduesday, March i6, at one o'clock, | for the purpose 0: Paying she Jast Lybute of respec’ toy. W. Kobert D. Holmes, #. G. Mt. RICHAKD HH. KOUERS, Master. FREDERICK W. HERKING, Secretary. Pyruauoras Lovcs, No. ot, KF AND A. M.— Brethren, you are hereby requested to assemble asi Grace cuurch coraer of iMeveuta sireet and Broud-' Way, al two o'clock, Jor die purpose of Raving the last tribute of respect to our late M. W. Brother Robert D. Holes, By order of FRED. NEFF, Master, J. F. PoagEnsura, Secretary. Exceision Lopag, Nu. }¥9, ¥. AND A, M.—Brethi- Ten will assemoie at the lodge rooms, 948 Broad- way, On Wednesday, lotip ifci., 3: one PF. M., tor attend the funeral of M. W. iivvert 0. Holmes. A. DE WIPT bALUWAN, Master. J. PARKIN, Secretary, LIUNION FRANCAISE LODGE, No. 17.—Brethren, , you are hereby summoned to mect at the rovin corner Fonrth and Greene streets, on Wednesday, March 16, at one o'clock, tu alien.) tue funeral of M. W. Brother Robert D. Holes. P. G. M. By order CH. RANHOFBR, Mast The members of Mystte ‘tte Lodz 0, 272, F. and A. M., are hereby suiuuuned ‘o aitead aspecial come munication to ve licid B Lue ivdge room, corner of Seventh street and Tulrd avenue. on Wednesday, 16th inst., &t Kall-past twelve o'ciock P. M., for tet purpose Ol paying Ube last Lrivute of respect to our! lale M, W. Brother Rober Kobert Db. Holmes. WILLIAM SANSOM, M, E. L. A. CHRISTIANSON, Secreiaiy. KNIOKERBOCKER LODuK, No. 642, F. AND A. M.—v Brethren, you are summoned to meet at the lodgo rooms, Third aveaue, corner Sevenin street, this aug} (Wednesday), ab unc o’clock 1’. M., to attend thoi funeral of M. W. Robert D. Holmes Past Grand Mas) Le ANTHONY YSOMAN, M. WILLIAM R. PETTicrew, Secretary. JouNn Hancock Longs, No. 7, Fe AND A. M.—/ Brethren, you are hereby summoned to attend a; meeting at the lodge rooms, Vdd fellows’ Liall, on; Wednesday, March 16, at twelve o'clock M., for tne; purpose 0. paying the last trieuie oF respect to ours ». G. M. Rovert D. Holes by order, JA! FINLAY, Master. The members of Ocean Lode, No 166, are kerevy suINMONed Lo aLtend a special coununication at Weir! lodge room, coraer Broome aud . rosby streets, buts) (Wednesday) morning, at clever 0" for the pure: pose Of paying ihe iaSt (ribuiy of respect wo our 149 RW. M. i. D, Holme. ‘ SAMUEL T. SCARLUTT, W. M. H. C, Venviy, Secrevary, MANUAITAN Lobu#, 459, F. and A, M.—Bretlren, you are hereby summoned to iect al your Lode | Toom, corner of Vhird avenue aud Seventh sérees, | on Wednesday, March 15, ab one o’ciock P.M, Lo attend tue funeral of M. WV. Brother Robert v. Holmes, P. G. M. By oruer of GHORGE MYERS, M. Sr. JouN’s Lopag, No. 1, F. and A. M.—Bbrethren, you ure hereby sumimouet to weet at your Lodge rooms on Wednesday, March 15, at haif-past twelve o'clock P. M., tor tie purpose of attending we fune- ralof M. W. Brother {overt D. Hoimes. By order’ of GE. bi. ANDREWS, Master. Joun J. WILSON, Secreiary. PRINCE OF O&ANGE LoDUk, NO. 16, F. AND A. M.— The bretiren will assemvie at the lodge rooius, southeast coruer of Sixth avenue aud Twenty-cuird trees, at One o'clock P.M. Luis day (16th inst.), tor the purpose of parucipating 1a te Juueral obsequics; Of Our iate M. W. Brotner overt LV, Holmes. By order ELLWOuD &. THOKNE, Master, PERSEVERANCE Lopag, No. —brevhren, you @re gereby susumoned to mect wb lodge roou, bt Broadway. at twelve o'clock M., for the purpos? of attending the funeralof M. W. Brother Robert D. Holmes. By order of W. PRANAARD, Masier. Crry Lopus, No. 403, F. axp A, M.—'The brethren. Willassembile at the lodge room, 5¥4 Broadway, as twelve o'clock, on Wedaes tay, 16th inst, for the; purpose of participating in yihe funeral opsequies of AM, M. Brother Xobert LD, Hol aes. D. ‘i. CASTRO, Master, Prater YULE, Jr., Secretar, HARLEM LODGE, NO. 457, F. AND A. M.—Brevhren, you are hereby summoned to meet at the lodge Toom, corner of 127th street and ihird avenue, tus day (Wednesday), at twelve o'ciock M., to pay the last tribute of respect to our jute al. W. Brother Robert D. Holmes, P. G. M. + A. N. BROCKWAY, Mf. Rosgrt OaiLvy, Secretary. Raymond Lopak, No. 641, F. AND A, M.—East of the Temple, No, 594 Broadwav.—Brethren, you are: hereby summoned to aticud @ special communica- tion of tae lodge, at their teuiple, on this (Wednes- day) afternoou, at haif-pust tweive o’ctock, tor the purpose of attending the fuaeral of our late R. Bro, Robert VD. Howes, P, G. M, By order 8. W. B. BECKNER, M. Harry B. SNow, Secretary, GREENWICH LopGR, 48), F. AND A. M.—Brethren are hereby summoned to meet at the lodge rooms, this (Wednesday) alteraoon, at one o'clock, for ihe Vier of atvending the fuuerai of AL. W. Bro. Re . Holmes. By order of the Muster, Wa. B. SHORK, Secretary. UNirep Baoruens Lovie, No. 356, F, AND A. M.— The members and brothers are Lerevy summoned to Meet ab Corlnitian Kovms, Vdd Feliows’ Hall, tne day (Weunesday,, the 16ta insi., ai one o'clock P. Cay tor the purpose of paying the iast tribute of respec! vo ourlate 2. G M. Brovuer KoveruD, folmes. H. SLEMMERMANN, Master. Epw. Hern, Secretary. ALLISON LODGE, NO. 26, F, AND A. M.—Brethren, you are hereby summoned to meet at lodge rooms, Fourth ana Greene streets, tuis (Wednesaay) after noon, at one Wels to attend ae oer or Ww, ert D. Holmes, Y. G. Tre aes GHURUE W. KOOME, M, James McCorp, Secreta: s, CipizeNs’ LopGs, No. 623, F. AND A. M.—The members of this Lodge are hereby sutmoued to meet at the lodge room, Odd Fellows’ Hail, corner of Grand and Cenire strees, Wis (Veduesday) alter noun, at one o'ciock, for the purpose of avvending toe Juneral of our late P. Gi. al, W. Robert D. Holmes. by orde GEO. W. WEED, Master. J. M. Houpe retary. AUKAMS I. AND A. M.—Brethren, dbo atiand @ anawos eau