The New York Herald Newspaper, December 15, 1872, Page 11

FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL. An Easier Feeling in the Money Market. ‘THE RATE CLOSES 6 A 7 PER CENT. The Banking Movement for the Week Devoid of Important Feature. STRIFLING LOSS IN SURPLUS RESERVE. Gold Steady and Governments Firm and Dull. (Increase in the Imports of Foreign Goods. A Tame Speculation at the Stock "xchange. ‘PRICES BETTER AND THE MARKET STRONGER ‘Whe Cotton and Specie Movements for the Week. WALL STREET, een Satunpay, De lino PM} ‘On 'Ohatige to-day cotton on the spot was only tn moderate request, with prices ateady. “Fu- ures” ruled weak and the demand was light. jour was dull and heavy. Wheat was quiet and teady, White corn was likewise quiet, but frm. THE IMPORTS OF THE WEEK. ‘The total imports of foreign goods at this port tegen the past week were $7,011,828—made up of 1,275,690 of dry goods and $5,736,138 of general erchandise, This amount is nearly three mil- ons greater than that of the previous week, and due to the special introduction of goods for the @Pproaching holidays. ‘TIE COTTON MOVEMENT. ‘The réceipts of cotton at all the ports for the week were 124,564 bales, against 153,973 bales he previous week, The total receipts since Sep- Bember 1, 1872, are 1,401,232 bales, against 1,118,557 wr the same period last year, showing an increase the present crop of 282,675 bales. The exports from all the ports for the weck were 62,785 bales» Pgainst 95,075 last year. The total exports for the expired portion of the cotton year are 661,255 bales, against 592,609 last year. The stock at all the ports is 474,625 bales, against 406,472 for same Mate in 1871, THE BANE STATEMENT. ’ Tne weokly statement of the associated banks is ‘unfavorable, but to so slight an extent as to be only nominally so, the loss in surplus reserve falling within $140,000.. The loans show a decrease of $700,000, which can be attributed to the withdrawal of money on Pacific Mail shares, owing to the immense decline in their market value. Tne heavy tm- rts of the week explain the loss in specie, while te gain in legal tenders reflects the movement of the Western exchanges in favor of New York. The loss in deposits is about the sum of the loss in ‘Specie and contraction in loans. It is fair to pre- Bume that the legal tender item will continue a wising average and that THE SPECIE DEFICIT will hardly be as large again tor a good while, as the imports of the past week have been excep- tionally heavy, owing to the introduction of holi- flay goods. It should be remembered, further- mere, that the gain on legal tenders by the return pf money to this centre has been considerably more than stated, because the Treasury took in a million Yor gold without buying any bonds. The state- ment compares with its predecessor of last week; 33 follows:— Ee . 14, ns $278,388,600 $27,620,400 te 2, 209, reull 27,569,100 posits. 205,019,800 tend 46,401,200 The changes being in detail as follows: ; 4m analysis of the statement shows that the banks now hold only $1,325,350 in excess of the re- perve required by law—a decrease for the week of 18138,125. THE FOREIGN MARKET. ; The London quotations show continued steadi- mess, if not firmness, the 67's coming 92, ex coupon, equivalent to about 9434, with coupon on. MONEY EASIER. ‘The money market was active early in the day, but easier. The highest rate on call was 1-32, and most of the business was at 7 per cent coin. Toward three o’clock the rate relaxed to 64 7 per, cent, loans having been made at both the latter Hgures. Commercial paper was quoted 10a 12 per went discount for prime names. Foreign exchange nvas steady and quiet. GOLD STEADY—112% A 112%. The gold market was steady at 1124; a 112%, Closing at 112%. The larger Hine of imports caused the advance to 112%, but this in- uence was checked by the concurrent be- lief that the excess of the imports for the ‘present week was temporary and due to the holl- day season, At the close it was reported that the government would commence next week to prepay the January interest on the public dept. The rumor originated in the announcement that the Treasury had forwarded schedules for the payment of coupons due the national banks having bonds on deposit at Washington. The Sub-Treasury paid Out $33,000 on account of interest and $8,700 on ac- count of redeemed five-twenties. The course of the market 1s shown in the table:— 12% 1P.M. In the gold loan market the rates ranged from $ per cent for carrying to 1-32 for borrowing. The voperations of the Goid Exchange Bank were as foilows— Gold cleared. eeeene + $37,060,000 Gold balance: seeee 1,870,503 @urrency balances + 1,703,977 THE SPECIE MOVEMENT. The specie expert to-day was $359,000, all silver, and for the week amounted to $815,324, The ex- ports of specie from this port during the past week and since the beginning of the year have been as follows — Total for the week Previously reporte Total since January 1, 1872. $815,324 68, 169,382 - $60,084,706 $00,243,160 $7,815,693 31,109,826 THE RAILROAD BONDS. The followtmg were the bids ior the railroad ‘donds:— New York Cen 6, 1888. 92 Chic & NW istm. New York Cen 6's, 1887. 91 New York Cen Os, rece * New York Gen Os; sub Rew York Gen 7's eve. ie ‘ork Cen 7" ewvork Cent's. 18° 76.1 7 ; rn isi m 7s.. 75 & Ohio Ist m. 108% Chie idm. 16. NEW YORK HERALD, SUNDAY, DECEMBER 15, 1872.-QUADRUPLE SHEET. THE CITY BANK SHARES, The following were the bids for the city bank shares:—New York, 132; Manhattan, 152);; Mer- chants’, 116; Mechanics’, 133; America, 150; Phenix, 101%; North River, 84; Gallatin Na- tional, 118; Merchants’ Exchange, 90; Sev- enth Ward, 90; Commerce, 116; Mercantile, 136; American Exchange, 109; Bank of North America, 106}; Hanover, 94; Irving, 125; Metro- politan, 135; Nassau, 100; Continental, 89; Com- monwealth, 83; Importers and Traders’, 168; Manufacturers and Merchants’, 100; New York Na- tional Exchange, 97; Central National, 92; Fourth National, 11234; Tenth National, 90; Oriental, 175; Gold Exchange, 112; Bankers and Brokers’ Asso- |. clation, 80; German-American, 102. GOVERNMENTS FIRM, The government list was firm and a fraction higher, but quite dull. The '67’s sold at 116%, and the currency sixes were held at 112%. The following were the closing quotations:—United States cur- Tenoy sixes, 11357 &@ 112%; do. sixes, 1881, regis- tered, 11336 @ 113%; do. 40;) coupon, IH 8 do. five-twenttes, registered, May and November, 113 a 113%; do. do., 1862, coupon, do., 118 a 118%; do, do., 1864, do. do.,113. 8 113%; do. do., 1865, do. do., 113% a 1133g; do. do., 1867, registered, January and July, 112} @113; do, do., 1865, coupon, do., 115% @ 115%; do. do., 1867, do. do., 1163, a 116%; do, do., 1868, do. do., 1163¢ a 11635; do. ten-forties, registered, 109% a 109% ; do. do., coupon, 109% a 109% ; do. fives of 1881, registered, 111 111%; do. do., coupon, 111 a 11144, hs STOCKS DULL AND FIRM, ° ‘The stock market was dull and presented the a) pearance of a truce between the rival sides of the speculative contest. The early dealings were on a weak basis and at a slight decline in prices; but the market ralliea ag the day wore on, and save during a few minutes subsequent to the bank state- ment retained a firm tone to the close, the last be- ing generally the best quotations of the day. The principal fuctuations were in Rock Island, which recovered <© 110%, but reacted to 109%, closing at 1104; Western Union, which advanced to 793, and Pacific Mail. The last was higher, taking its aver- age for the day, but unsettled. Hannibal and St Joseph preferred advanced to 71. The changes elsewhere in the list were not of moment, and barely exceeded an average of { a % per cent. The Southern State bonds were active for Vir- ginia consols, which ranged from 58% to 59%; steady for Tennessees and higher for the new July South Carolinas. HIGHEST AND LOWEST PRICES, The following table shows the highest and lowest Prices of the principal stocks during the day, the Northwestern stocks being quoted with allowance for the dividends :— Ped York Central. Northwestern preferred. 90 Rock Island. 1093¢ St. Paul....... 54d St. Paul preferred. TM Ohio and Mississippi 46 Union Pacific. 37. S been fn se eeee 347 vestern Union Telegra) 8 Pacific Melos as In Philadelphia Reading was firm and advanced to 117. ‘ SALES AT THE NEW YORK STOOK EXCHANGE. Saturday, Dec. 14—10:15 A, M. $10000 US 5.20, c, '64.... 113}4 $5000 US 5-20, c, '67..... M65 10 A. M.—Kefore Call. 200 shs West Un Te! 78% 100shs Ohio& MRR.b3 467; 200 do 20L8 & MSRE. . a ri SESSESSEEEESSE SSSSSetee Cc 10000 Va 6's, det 15; 10008 C 6%, ny AE O.- 1000 Missouri 6's Pry ea = 2 eeege x ~ 11834 15 Beers 200 di 800 Con C of Mi 200 Wi Tel. 100 100 do. OON J Cent RR.. 200 Mil & st P RE, 100 a 100 Atlantic M 88... 10) Am LY U Bx Co. 0. eee EGESSEEEEEEES : bebe ees N J S8ou1 x Han & 8tJo Be oo an 12:15 P.M. $1009 US 5's, 1040, c... 1 P. M.—Before Cal! $5000 U 8 5's, 10-40, r.... 109% 12340 $1000 Tenn 6's, new... 10008 C 64, n, Ink J BO shsN YC 100 krie RR... 200 LS & ou Py a GB isi, wo ¢ 100 Chic & N WR ww WC &N WRRpf. ow Ow. OX 200 60) Ohio & iiss Rit 1! 1 do. wo do..... WOH &8tJo RR. e tov de. ok Ps 1600 Chic & RI'RR. 200 BO. Vis ae 00 S & i 1200 do. Ei 0d 20 as. $100000 Moshe We it 200 uo OS To 100 10 i» tos 3 ae BS t0 ya 72 ~ HO ® cy 200 1 MW 1690 a Ht 300 Jb3 7 bit 200 bi ny" 100 Quick M 4“ 91 10 ~ do. ri Fy 100 Atlantic MSSCo.b¢ 12% Ast 2 ato3 P.M. TO sha West Un Tel.... 79'¢ 200shsPac MSS Co.... 74 400 do. 1900 do. Ry 300 1) do. 72 200 7933 1000 do n 100 90 do. 7 800 1200 do. 7 1800 79% 100 do. 200 73% 3500 do, 7 0 79° 1000 Canton’ Go. /.2/si0 2 300 200 New Cent Coi a 100 . 200 Erie RE. 58 100 794 10ULS&MS 4 200 63 794 100Union 200 At ae 10C4&N RS im” oe ocak E 200 1300 ds 103, 500 500 cr Oy 0 ont inn Tol, ww i 1600 22° 10" do. n 1800 72% 400 do Ti #- BI Ohio & 7 4“ ‘$00 71% 1000, C 35 500 M% 100” ‘do me 1000 TAs 20 Mar & DS 29 300 18 400 Han ¢ 40 400 713 100 0. 48 400. 71% 300 do. ri 1109 TH 200 do 100 71% 100 70 1800 ny 200 70 200 72" 20 Fits imo RY io Ht 0. 200 72 10 do. Os CLOSING PRIGES—3 O'OLOOK P. M. esterit Union. ttabure ...... uickaiver on ays Fad No wrestia x H Northwt'n pt.x 8635 a BX....°. Lackawanna. Hock Island. u PEERS ES ggn8833 eBAZ8 8 F BUROPEAN MARKETS. Loxpon Morny Manxnt.—Lonnon, Dec. 14—1:30 P. M.— Consols and American securities closed unchanged. Consols opened at 9144 @ 91K for money and N% for the ac: count. American securities—Nothing doing and prices aro nominal. United ponte ate bonds, Lsas'e, hare: The ‘quotation dated at one gtelock in the aitornoos'reported Elo’ Hallway shares 54 francs 30 centimes. PIAVERPOOL Corton Manker.—Lrvenroot, Wet : e sales of the day have been 12,000 bales, including §,000 for Speculation and export. a ‘allow, 488, perewt. Refined petroleum, 194d. a 20d. per gallon. ANCIAL. MO! AGES WANTED, TO THE Terms liberal. CALLENDER & LAU 30 Pine street. old, AS 1867's, 92; ten-forties, new fives, 894. ‘Panrs Boorse, Pants, Dec. M—A. M.—Rentes opened at Dec. ‘The cotton market closed quiet and sendy, P fet $9 fe Propucr Marger.—Liverroor, Dec. 14—1:30 —— + + Asien » tent of $98,000 on New York and Boone Propert ENCE, wards, on first class New York dwelling and. store prop- erty Principals wishing to obtain loans to the extent of aif the real value of | erty cau do so, without bot iy IO} by applying to CALLENDEE & LAURENCE, 80 Pine ESTATE FUND OF #126000 70 LOAN ON NEW . ‘ork city Property, 1y Mortgages, 000 to buy First Mortgages on Brooklyn ty. Ad- Treas ATTORNEY: boxe Ho Hout itice: New Yorke At REASONABLE RATES—MONEY ON LIFE AND Endowment Insurance Policies: also on Bonds and Mortgages. Insurances of all kinds effected with best companies. J, J. HABRICH & ©O., 119 Broadway. $12,000 WANTED, FOR FIFE YEARS, ON CITY Property worth $50,000. Address J, H.'G., Herald SAVINGS BANK of the City of New York. Bb shes $8,234,566 24 Assets. Present rate of in , Six per 4 woney deposited now will bear interest from Jan- uary 1. Interest computed from the first of cach month, and is paid or credited on balance on hand on the last days of lune and December of each year. Bank, 58 Bowery, southwest corner of Cs 1 street. Banking hours every day from 10 A. M. to3 P. M., and on Mondays and Saturdays from 10 A, M. to 7 P.M. Bank books in English, German and Fregch . A. QUINTARD, President. Srymour A, Boyce, Secretary. ‘NITY OF PATERSON (N. J.) MUNICIPAL SEVEN Per Cent Bonds, free of tax; also Paterson (N. J.) Water Bonds for sale by JOHN B. MURRAY, 98 Broad- aed orea, or, ey ee A FIRST CLASS improved Farm, in Missouri, for, sale, at a bi js ‘Address MORTGAGE, Teraid omee. '*t ® Pariain Gs STOCK.—FOR SALE, 200 SHARES MANHATTAN Gas Sjock. Address GAS STOCK, box M0 Herald office. 148 STOCK (WANTED.—MANHATTAN, METROPOL- lan; also the Scrip. ire it ct Se a ess, with lowest price, OWES & MACY, BANKERS, 30 WALL STREET, NEW York, offer thé same facilities to depositors as incor- porated banks, and allow interest on daily balances at ihe rate of four percent. Collections made on any point at current rates, with immediate returns. Special atven- tion paid to choice Stocks, Bonds, &c., tor investors. APSLEY & BAZLEY, BROKERS, 47 EXCHANGE place, New York.—Stock privileges; $100 for each 100 shares, 2 or 60 days; privileges involve no further risk or outlay and are signe: }OUSES ; ex! tic in clrenlars, mailed to any address. ne ‘ONEY PROMPTLY LOANED ON STOCKS, BONDS, Furniture, Pianos, Plate, Valuables, Life’ Policies, Miscellaneous Securities and General Merchandise ; Sec: ond Mortgages and Commercial Paper negotiated. JAMES CAGNEY, 531 Hudson street. $100 EACH 100 SHARES—%0 DAY CALLS AND. puts on Pacific Mail, Rock Island, Erie ; 60 days on Ohio, Union Pacific, C., 0. and 1. C. St. Paul, Lak Shore. LAPSLEY & BALLEY, Brokers Exchange place, $2 000 TO $5,00.—PARTNER WANTED TO * establish a general loan and brokerage business, buy and sell commercial paper and advance on miscellaneous securities; investment secured wiil net x, pot cont « mouth; answer confidential, Address DISCOUNT, Herald Uptown Branch office. TO LOAN OR BUY MORTGAGES— $250.000 ‘ny aesiroa amount, property in New York, Brooklyn, Westchester and New Jersey, Also Money without bonus. PAUL P, TODD, 55 Libert y st. + + —___ TRIAL BY JURY IN JERSEY. Can a Defendant Change His Mind As To What Court He Will Be Tried Int— A Judge’s Decision. In the Court of Special Sessions, at Paterson, N.J., yesterday, a case was called up for argu- ment which created no little sensation, as it was supposed by many that the action taken by Judge Barkalow and his associates.would have the effect of partially abolishing trial by jury, This Court was created by special act of the Legisla- ture, its object being to relieve the County Jail of the number or prisoners therein confined, as the; time for the sitting of the Grand Jury approached. According to law a prisoner can elect to be tried either by this Court or by jury, and the principal dificulty Phy Picci consiste 1 in his right to with- draw and reverse his first election. Two men charged with conspiracy decided to be tried at Special Sessions, but, having subsequently en- gaged the services of counsel, changed their minds and wished to withdraw their application and be tried by jury. Judge Barkalow refused to grant this request, and yesterday the men were brought to trial at Special Sessions. Mr. John Hopper, the County Prosecutor, opposed the motion made by the bmp 3 counsel that his clients’ case should go to the jury, and very lengthy arguments pro and con were in order. The result was that Judge Barkalow finally con- sented to let the prisoners rescind their first elec- tion, though he stated in emphatic terms that the favor was not to become a Vang ah detd as inno other case would he allow a defendant to alter or reverse his first choice, whether it was trial by jury or at Special Sessions. FAIR FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE GERMAN ‘ HOSPITAL, A fair for the benefit of the German Hospital and Dispensary was opened yesterday afternoon, at the building of the German Savings Bank, corner Fonrteenth street and Fourth avenue. Surely no object of charity is more deserving of the heartiest support of the public. The German Hospital has “long been known as one of the most ably managed in this city, and has been for years past a blessing to the sick and wounded of all nations and creeds, a8 Well as to the poor emigrant who cannot speak our language. For its support it has entirely to depend upon hed hf contributions, and being just now much in need of an extra reinforcement to its funds, it appeals to the ever-generous public for ald. The management of the fair is in the handa ot Mr, ©, Godfrey Gunther, President, and Dr. Althof, Secretary, assisted by many prominent ladles and gentlemen, and promises to be a perfect success, The promenade coucerts will add va the tmany attractions, REAL ESTATE MATTERS. A Very Dull Werk Just Passed—Why Does General Shaler Not Locate the Parade Ground at Inwoodt—The Injurious Effect of This Action on Dyckman. Lots—Survey of the Northern Boulevard by the Commis- sioners—Property Owners Invited to Meet Them This Week—Important Sale of Boulevard and Other Property—Sales to Come Of During This Wick. It is not saying too much that the past week has been the dullest in realestate that has occurred since the advent of the “Dog days,” and this state of affairs may be attributed to natural causes. Forced sales are only made by order of the Courts, and the present high rates at which property is held, and the prices thus realized even by the auctioneer, are much beyond those expectea by the mortgagor. Only very few important sales of this kind were effected during that time, and less is to be expected for the coming six days. In fact nothing of much moment may be looked for until after the holidays. ‘There seems to be displayed a steady firmness in West side property, especially that contiguous to the Central and Riverside Parks, a8 also Boulevard lots, and further up near the Morning Side Park The Dyckman property is held way beyond all calculation and rising in price every day. As Tauch, however, as this property is to be com- mended for location and future improvement, its value is greatly retarded by the snail-like action of the oMcer commanding the First division N.G.S.N.Y., on whom the law conferred the right and authority to select sufficient space for a parade ground. The plot to be occupied for this purpose will probably comprise four or five blocks; but, as it has not as yet been located, the owners of lots in this vicinity are in a delight- ful state of uncertainty, consequently transactions in property at Inwood are ina fluttering state. Whoever is the proprietor of a lot in tnis vicinity expects the same to be either included in the rade ground, or, if outside, to have so much jam: assessed thereon, and in eitner event the sale is retarded. The inactivity displayed in se- lecting this ‘military reservation” 18 causing not only great dissatisfaction but considerable injury to holders of property in this neighborhood, On Friday last the Commissioners appointed to locate the northern Boulevard, running from 155th street to Inwood street, near Spuyten Duxvel, made asurvey of the ground, walking over every por- tion of {t, which was by no means an easy task, aay that much of the property to be de- voted to this new grand drive 1s located at an le of ninety degrees. The Commissioners walked all the way from 152d street to the terminus of the proposed Boulevard—a distance of at least four miles, The keen, bracing air from the Hudson River no doubt sharpened the appetites of the destrians to such an immense extent that they ught out a groceryman’s entire stock of crackers and cheese at Inwood, which was the only fare to be obtained in that vicinity. Next Wednesday and Thursday, the 18th and 19th inst., these same Commissioners will meet at the office of the Corporation Counsel, No. 82 Nassau street, to conier with the Pree, owners, and to learn their opinions in relation to the benefits and damages resulting from the opening of the newly proposed Boulevard. By the action of the Commissioners the property-holders are saved from fifteen to twenty thousand dollars, which sum would have to be paid to parties making assess- ments on the real estate effected by the improve-, ment. By the end of the year all the preliminaries will doubtless be settled and it is to be ardently desired that the Commissioner of Public Works and the Park Commissioners will at once institute active measures to carry the proposed Boulevard, as well as the Riverside Park, to a speedy and successful completion. During the Winter months there in this city thousands of laborers who are badly in want of em- ployment. By setting these men to labor the contemplated work would very soon be fin- ished and numerous families saved the pangs of hunger. We make these suggestions to the au- thorities in good faith, and thus only reiterate the opinion of a number of our wealthiest and most influential citizens, who desire to see the city built up at the earliest day pose, ‘A great deal has been said on the score that west side property has been fearfully overrated, but when shrewd operators make purchases of lots at very high figures, and, furthermore, with a view to hoid on to the same, then it may be assumed that it is no fancy sketch in quoting paid eager ey at high prices. Yesterday afternoon Mr. Cyrus Clark completed a purchase from Mr. John McClave of the following named property, in two plots:—First, one gore fronting the Grand Boule- yard, commencing thirty-three feet four inches north of Sixty-third street, running along to the centre line of the bigck, thence easterly forty-one feet seven inches, southerly to the Boulevard, thus forming a triangle with the lots adjoining. The price paid for this gore was $35,000, ‘The dimensions of the second plot of this pur- chase are :—33.4 feet on Boulevard, 58.3 on Sixty- third street, 75 feet on centre of block, until join- ing the fore mentioned above. For ‘this parcel Mr, Clark paid $75,000, or $110,000 for both. Messrs, V. K. Stevenson & Son report the sale of four lots, 100x100, north side of Eighty-eighth street, 250 feet west of Eightn avenue, for $24,000; and W. H. Raynor sends the statement of a sale ot four lots, north side of 140th street, and four lots south side of 141st street, 275 feet east of Eighth avenue, for $20,500, At the Real Estate Exchange the only sale occur- ring was by H. N. Camp of a four story brick house, west side of First avenue, 118.6 feet north of Twenty-third street, lot 19.4x100 feet, by order of G. J. Whitehead, referee, to Leopold Bohm for 13,000. M The following sales are announced to take place at the Real Estate Exchange during this week :— MONDAY, DECEMBER 16, Lexington ay., w. s., 129 ft. n. from corner 5th st., house and lot.. ..... er eeeserssss ese 23.10x64.10 68th st, n. s., 90 ft. w. from corner Lexington av., building and lot... ‘ seseees 17R100.5 Marion st., W. building and lot, ex. e. 29.4 ft. s. from corner Pearl, 2 Centre st., ¢. ‘ +. Irregular building lot House and fot, 151 East 49th st., by order of - H, Ludlow Altred T. Ackert, referee. E. H. Co... & Ay 3 Jot, 26,6 2-3x102. Lexington av., W. 6, 49 ft, n. from corner S0th Bt, lot... . tee sare 20x80 RSDAY, DECEMBER 19. Norfolk st.,¢. s., 125.3 ft. s. from corner Grand, lot, by hnson, auctioneer +) 25x100 28th Bt, n. 8, . from’ corner 9th lot and buildin, ; + 2598.9 28th st., n, 8, Cornelius Ray estate, lot. . 5 25x9908 128th st, n. 8. 200 ft. e. from cormer 1th ay., 4 lots... sat necseeeses SRATRIOO 128th ‘st., n. . from ‘corner’ 1th’ av., 4 lots. -- . 911x100 ¥ nm 20, 20th st., m. 6, 140.6 ft. ¢. trom corner 3d av., lot., 15x98.9 WORK OF THE CORONERS. Belen geese Michael Donovan, an Irish laborer, forty years of age, of very intemperate habits, at six o’clock yes- terday morning was found dead ina chair in his room on the fourth floor of the premises 430 East Thirteenth street. Coroner Schirmer was notified to hold an inquest on the body. Louis Ranger, thirty-tour years of age, born in Germany, and by trade a carpenter, on Friday, while intoxicated, fell into the area of house 121 White street, and fractured the base of his skull, He lingered till yesterday morning, when death ensued. Coroner Keenan was notified to hold an inquest on the body. Mrs. Elizabeth Smith, a lady seventy-eight years of age, died on Friday at 106 West Eighteenth street, and the attending physician, not being per- fectiy satisfied, notified Coroner Schirmer. Some weeks ago deceased was knocked down in the street by a p truck, sustaiming a fracture of one of herarms. She partially recovered, but it is possible the injuries hastened death. Deputy Coroner Cushman will make a post-mortem ex- amination on the body. In a day or two Coroner Schirmer will hold an inquest in the case of Mr. Daniel Manning, wio was shot and killed by the accidental discharge of a pistol in the hands of James Brown, a lad of eleven ears of age, corner of Twenty-filth street und Third avenue, on Friday morning, as previously re- ported. In the meantime the boy Brown will re- main in custody of Captain Cameron, of the Bigh- teenth precinct. Coroner Schirmer yesterday morning held an in- jnest in the case of Hugo Von der Holden, the erman fresco painter who was killed on the Hudson River Railroad at 109th street by payne been run. ver Dy ae ten engine 18, belonging to the Hudson River Railroad Company, on the evening of the 11th instant, The testimony showed the oc. currence to have been accidental, and the jury found ate ye The remains of @eceased, why, boarded at 226 birst avenue, were buried by a char itable society, - Coroner Schirmer yesterday heid an inquest in Bellevue Hospital on the body of sarai Kobinson, a little gir nearly eleven yoars of age, who died from the effects of exteusive burns received on the 9th instant, at 218 Aast Twenty-second street, by her clothes taking fire from alighted match With which she was Diaying during tie aksgnoe of | her mother, _ SING SING PRISON MATTERS, ‘ A good deal of trepidation and uneasiness st Dresent exis; among many of the officials at Sing Sing Prison owing to the sweeping changes which are to be inaugurated with the new year, consequent upon the recent republican vic- tory im this State. The then existing Board | of State Prison Inspectora, composed of two republicans and one democrat, is ex- Pected to convene on the ist day of January, for the partisan duty of decapitating oMetally| about one hundred and fifty prison attendants of various grades, and who have, in many instances, enjoyed comfortable positions under democratic auspices during the past four years. The most im. portant offices to be filled, however, are those 0: warden, clerk, physician, Principal keeper an chaplain, for each ol walen there about @ score of aspirants. While tho friends of each candidate are quietly working like beavers to insure success, no word Mn uttered by the sppolnting power which might for a moment indi: cate who the fortunate ones sre gels to be. Ag the positions of warden and principal keeper re quire men of undoubted nerve and with compre- hensive minds and cool héads, it is confidently expected that wise cousels wilt prevail in the ard ter of their selection, Meantime the convicts jubiiant over the approaching change fm the priso: ministration, as it at least affords them a little variety, and often favors some of the darin; with an ern to patronize the uadergroun pelioas In search of “fresh flelda and pastures! THE BAYARD STREET SHOOTING AFFRAY, | “Ww Yone, Dec, 14, 1672, | To-Tne Eprror or Tax Heratp:— | Sr—In regard to the ahooting-adair which oc: curred on Friday morning, the 13th inat., I desig to state that I had posing to do with it whatever and in — to seeing the girl or getting a rin; from her I.know not! At; also, as stat in Phau Paper of yesterday, that I was living off th girl’s earnings, 1 desire to contradict’ the state- ment. Your obedient servant, < | * WILLIAM B, BARRY. Cee Ta) | MARRIAGES AND DEATHS, | Engagement. OrrincER—LiGHTSTONE.—Betrothed, MARX Ot- TINGER to CLARA, daughter of Simon Lighthouse, all of this city. No cards, t Married. BENNET—BAILEY.—On Wednesday, November 27, 1872, by the Rev. W. W. Newell, W. H, H. BENNET, to JuLia E. Baey, daughter of Charlies Bailey, Exq., of this city. HAPEL—BAILEY.—On Wednesday, December 11, at the residence of the bride's parents, by the Rev. J. Clement French, Epwarp CHaret to HATTIE A., only Senter of Theodore W. Baliey, Esq., all -of Brooklyn, N. Y, CouEN—C ROsBY.—On Saturday, December. 4, by the Rev, Alvah Wiswall, E. H. Coney, Jr., of Sa- vannah, Ga., to Iba May Orosby, only daughter of the late Hon, Joseph Crosby, of Bridgeport, Conn, FANCHERT—CRANSTOWN,—On Thursday, Decem- ber 12, at the residence of Mr. William Cranstown, | the bride's father, 320 Bloomfield street, Hoboken, by the Rey. Mr. Buck, FRANCIS MAXIMILIAN OrTo- MAN FAaNCHERT to MARGARET CRANSTOWN. | FRENCH—LEWIS.—On Wednesday, December 11, by the Rev. A. H. Partridge, of Christ church, Brooklyn, JOuN C, FRENCH, to CpaRronE, eldest C) rsdi 4 daughter of S. J. Lewis, both of thiscity. No cards, McOONNELL—BLANEY.—On Thursday, December 12, 1872, at the bride’s residence, by the Rey. Wm. W. Dunnell, rector of All Saints church, SamuEn. H. MCCONNELL to MATILDA Y,, daughter of the late Charles Blaney, all of this oa ' TUESSELL—WILSON.—On Monday, December 2, 1872, RoneRt F, TUESSELL, of West: Hoboken, | to Miss JANET WILSON, eldest daughter\of James Wil-- son, Esq., of this city, by the .Key. 0. H. Payson, Died. ALBERTSON.—In Brooklyn, on Saturday, Decem- ber 14, after @ lingering illness, MARIA ALBERTSON, in the 75th year of her age, 4 Notice of funeral hereatter, BANHAM.—On Friday, December 13, 1872, WILLIAM BanNuaw, Sr., ip his 67th year, ‘ ‘The friends of the fatnily, also the ‘members of the Veteran corps of Meet, fie Gray,cavalry, are respectfully invited to attend the funeral, from tlie residence of his son, 209 Kast 122d street, Harlem, on Sunday, December 15, at one o'clock P. M. BODENHEIMER.—At Greenpoint, Brooklyn, E. D., on Friday, December 13, Soruta, wife of Isaac Bodenheimer, and daughter of Louis Héster, in the 29th Aes of herage. Relatives and friends of the family are respect- fully invited to attend the funerai, trom her late residence, 25 Greenpoint avenue, thid (Sunday) morning, at ten o'clock. Atlanta (Ga.) papers please copy. Brown.—On Friday evening, December 13, after a short illness, Mrs. HANNAH BRowN, in, the 69th year of her age. ‘The relatives and friends of the family are re- spectfully invited to attend the funeral, from the residence of her son-in-law,, Edward Cane, 152 Atlantic avenue, Brooklyn, on Sunday, December 165, at two o'clock P. M., without further invitation, CaRNEY.—On Thursday, December 12, ALIck, the beloved daughter of Patrick T. and Catharine Carney, aged 18 years, 9 months and 15 days, The funeral will take place on Sunday, December Lb, at two o’clock P. M., from, the residence of her parents, 74 Cortlandt street. The friends of the family and those of her uncle, P, 'f, Mullany are re- spectfuily invited to attend, CHAVE.—At Morrisania, on Saturday, December 14, 1872, JosEPH T., son of B. M. Chave, in the 19th year of his age. Notice of funeral in Monday’s Herat. CLARK.—On Friday afternoon, December 13, at five o'clock P. M., at his residence, 459 State street, Brooklyn, FRANKLIN T. CLARK, li the 55th year of his age. bj Funeral will take place this (Sunday) afternoon, at wo o'clock, from Bridge street, Baptist church, between Myrtle avenue and Willoughby street, to which his friends are invited to attend; also the members of Commonwealth Lodge, No, oo, F. and A. M. Copy.—On Friday, December 13, Mrs. ANNE Copy, wile of Thomas Cody, and daughter of Daniel and Mary Callahan, of Graiguenamannah, county Kilkenny, Ireland, in, the Szd year of her e. “Arie funeral will take place on’ Monday, Decem- ber 16, at two o'clock, from her late residence, 336 First avenue. bul ' CostER.—At Aiken, S. C., on,Saturday, December 1, NANNIE G., wife of Lieutenant George Washing- ton Coster, United States Navy, and daughter of Admiral Alfred Taylor, United States Navy. Boston (Mass.), Portsmouth (N, H.) and Wash- ington (D. C.) papers please copy. RAIG.-On Monday, December 9, at St. Louis, Mo., RoBERT H. CRAIG, aged 30 years. ‘The funeral wili take place from the residence of his brother, F, E. Craig, 489 Pacific street, Brook- lyn, to-day, at two o'clock P, M. Relatives and iends, also members of the dramatic profession, are respectfully invited. +, ‘ CroLt.—On Saturday, December bye at three o'clock P. M., Nancy, wife of Hamilton Croll. Notice of the funeral in to-morrow’s paper. DakLINGTON.—On Friday evening, December 13, Joun D. DARLINGTON, aged 67 years, The funeral will take place from his late resi- dence, 44 Tompkins avenue, Brooklyn, W. D., on Sunday, the 15th inst., at one o'clock P.M. The members and friends of the family ; also the mein- bers of Crusaders’ Lodge, No. 61, 1.0. of 0. F. Mount Pisgah Encampment, No. 26, 10. of 0. F.; Yew Tree Lodge, No. 461, F. and A. M.; Progressive Chapter and Dewitt Clinton Chapter, R. A. M.; De-! witt Clinton Commpenderts No, 27, Knights Tem- lar, Sanhedrim Chapter, No.9, Rose Croix A. and . Kt,, are respectfully invited to attend, Dawson.—On Saturday, December 14, MERRICK Pearson, son of John and Sarah Ann Dawson, aged 3 years, 4 months and 15 days. The relatives and friends are invited to. attend lus funeral, from the residence of his parents, 44 South Second street, Williamsburg, on Sunday, December 15, at two P. M, 4 DesMonD.—In Parkville, L. I, on Thursday, De- cember 12, TrmoTHY DESuOND, formerly a member of the Metropolitan Police. Funeral will take place on Sunday, 15th ‘inat., at two o'clock, from Parkville. Remains willbe taken to Flatbush for interment. ‘ DvrBIN.—On Friday, December 13, Wii.taM WALLACE DURBIN, Only son of : Alexander C. and Clara Durbin, aged 1 year and 19 days. ‘ | Relatives and friends are requested to attend te funeral services on Sunday, December 15, at’42 West rage -third street, at :halGpast thr o'clock. ‘ . DuyckINcK.—On Satutdi morntha Degemidr 14, Este..e, daughter of Julia A. ang the lage Jol H. Duyckinck, in the 18th year of her age. , Noi of the funeral hereafter. FaGaAN.—On Saturday, December 14, Tomas Fagan, native of county Galway, Ireland, aged 39 ears. * Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral, on Monday, December 16, from his late residence, 755 Second avenue, at two o'clock P. M. FETHERSTON.—On Friday, December 13, after ‘a Ungering Aliness, which she bore with Unristisp fortitude, SUSAN Ferserston, aged 28 years, by Funeral services will take place at the Chapel of the Shephard’s Flock, 382 West Forty-third street, between Fighth and Ninth avenues, om Sunday af ternoon, at half-past one o'clock. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend; toGreen- wood for interment, GiCQUEL.—MARIE AUGUSTINE Grcgver, tofant daugiter of Benj, A. and Ellen Gicquei, aged 1 jmouths, ‘the relatives and friends of the family are in- vited to attend the ‘uneral, on Sunday, Dece 15, at hall-past one P. ML, at 238 Kast Fourt street, HOLLAND.—Suddently, on Friday, December 13, DENis Honsand, in the 46th year of his ae, ‘The {aneral will take piace trom his late resi dence, 18 High street, Brooklyn, this (Sunday) afternoon, at two o'clock. Horrkk.—At Hackensack, N. J., on Saturday, December 14, Dr. ABKAHAM Hoeven, in the itu year of his age. Funerai at Hackensack, from his late residen at ter o'clock A, M., on Tuesday, ecember 17, ap from te church of Rov. & T. Debaun at nalipast - HUBLBY.—Ou Frpday. Docomber 1 as Wm coile ence of her iter, 263 Fast Tenth street, Mra, ANNE HURLEY, late of tue parish of Milltown, county Westmeath, Ireland, 30 years. Funeral will on ay 16th, a¢ one o'clock. Friends will accept this notice. Jovor.—After a lingering illness, SUSAN, relict of . y -four years, ago y Her relatives and friends are roquanees to attend her funeral, from the residence of her son-in-law, John H. Collins, 132 West Fifty-third street, on Sun- day, the 15th inst. at one o'clock. Her remaing will be interred in Calvary Cemetary. KEeNSETT.—On Saturday, December 14, of apo plexy, Joun F, KENSETT. Notice of funeral hereafter, Kerr1.e.—Suddenly, on Friday, December 13, 187% EDwap, you! it son of Terence and Mary Kettle, aged 19 years, 8 months and 11 days. he rélativesand friends of the family, and those of his brotherg, John J. and Bern: are respect- fully invited 10 attend ‘the funeral, from the rest- dence of his father, 43 Perry street, on Sanday half-past one o’clock P.M. The remains wi taken to be pa? 3 Cemetery. Lait oe ritlay, December 13, MARGARET Liniis, wife of Patrick Lilhs, ages 45 years The friends: of the family and those of her brother, John Russell, are invited to attend the funeral, from her la*e residence, 23 Mangin_ street, on Sunday, December 15, at two o’clock P. M. day, December 13, 1872, DANIEL ear of his age. ‘The funeral will ‘take place from his late real- dence, 67 West Thirty-ninth street, on Wednesday, at half-past eleven o'clock A.M. Helatives and friends are respectiully invited to attend, without further notice, ’ MakTIN.—At Bayonne, N, J., on Friday, December 13, JosEPH R. Manrin, in the 35th year of his age, eral at the Methodist Episcopal church, Bay- onne, on Monday, 16th “inst., at three P. M. Rela- tive end fri of the family are invited to at Mgap.—On Friday, December 13, Jo1ta ANW a, the beloved wife of John A. Mead, in her ear, The relatives and. friends of the family are in- vited to attend the funeral, at one o'clock, on Sun- lay, December ‘16, from her late residence, 1,126 Second avenue, near Fifty-ninth street. MULLIGAN.—On Thi Oy December 12, MARY JANE MULLIGAN, relict of Patrick Mulligan, an@ only daughter of Margaret and the late James Call quan, of Banagher, Kings county, Ireland, ears aged 29 years, Relatives nd friends of the family are invited to attend the funerai, from the residence of her mother, 703 Second avenue, this (Sunday) after- noon, at one o'clock. HOVERN.—On Thursday, December 12, 1 after a short illngss, THOMAS HENRY, second son Hugh and Mary McGovern, aged 27 years, e relatives and frenoe of the family are re- spectiully tnvited to attend the funeral. from the residence of his parents, 338 West Eleventh strees, this enn AAY) afternoon, at one o'clock. California papers please Sony. MCNAIBR.—Oh Saturday, ccember 14, JAMES McNair, M. D. The relatives and friends of the family are in- vited to attend the funcral, trom his late residence, 27 Second avenue, on Monday, December 16, at twelve o'clock. San Francisco papers please copy. McPraks.—-On Friday morning, December 13, Mrs. MARY Lag y dr a 61 years and 5 months, The relatives and friends. of the family are re- spectfully invited to attend the funeral, from her late residence, 126 Cherry street, this (Sunday) af ternoon, at two o'clock. Beliast (Ireland) and California papers please copy. *Rronoxson,—On Friday evening, December 13, of scarlet’ fever, HARRY B., youngest son of John and Miriam/Nichoison, aged 2 years and § months. Rejatives and friends are invited to attend the qunaral services, at the residence of his parents, 170 Weat. Eleventh street, this (Sunday afternoon, at three o'clock. NicHoLson.—On Saturday, December 14, WILLIAM NICHOLSON, aged 1 year, 11 months and 11 days. Relatives and friends of the family are respect- fully’ invited to attend the funeral, on Monday, 16th inst., at one o’clock, from the residence of ul grandparents, 430 West Forty-fourth street. OwENs.—On Saturday, December 14, 1872, at hia residence, No, 264 Second street, Ricuarp J, Owrna, in the 34th year of his age. Notice of funeral hereafter, PaLMER.—On Thursday, December 12, at the resale dence of her son, Dr. Warren W. Palmer, near Keyport, Monmouth county, N. J., CLARINDA PALMER, Widow of Benjamin Palmer, formerly of Granby, Oswego county, N. Y., in the 78th year of her age. Oswego and Onondaga county papers please cop Prentice.—On Thursday, December 12, WILLTAM: James, youngest son of Robert and Catherine Pren- tice, aged 3 years, 3 months and 3 days, ‘Tho friends and relatives, aiso the members of Copestone Lodge No. 641, and A. M., are respect- fully invited to attend the funeral, from the rest- dence of his parents, 85 Eighth avenue, to-day (Sunday), at one o'clock P. M. Price.—Suddenly, on Friday, December 13, DAVID Pri in the 30th year of his age. Brothers of Ethan Allen. Council, No, 37 0. U. A. M., are hereby summoned to meet at their rooms, 527 Grand street, Brooklyn, E. D., on Sun- day, December 16, 1872, at two o'clock sharp, for the purpose of paying the last tribute of respect to our late worthy brother. Brothers of sister councila are Pay bane} invited, The funeral services will be held at the Graham Avenue Methodist church, Graham avenue, tear Frost street, at three o'clock P.M. By order of JOHN MISSING, G. W. H. Luysrer, R. 8. Renson.—On Wednesday, December 11, ARNOLD A. RENSON, The relatives and friends of the ie? are in- vited to attend the funeral, from his late resi- dence, 153 Second avenue, on Sunday, December 16, at one o'clock P. M. SUMMONS.—The brethren of Dorie Lodge, No. 280, F. and A, M., are hereby summoned to meet at Co- rinthian Room, Odd Fellows’ Hall, on Sunday, De- cember 15, 1872, at half-past tweive o'clock B. M. sharp, for the purpose of paying the last tribute of respect to our late worthy brother, Arnold A, Ren- son. Brethren of sister lodges are respectfully in- vited, By order G. W. LEWECK, Master, HENRY Hopx1ns, Secretary pro tem. Rine.—On Friday, December 13, WILLIE WaLpon Rina, aged 5 years, 11 months and 10 days. The funeral will take place at two o'clock om Sunday, from 312 West Thirty-sixth street. SHERWOOD.—On Friday, December 13, at twelve o'clock noon, ELIZABETH, the beloved wife of Wil- liam Sherwood, in the 38th year of her age. The friends of the family and those of her brothers, Stephen and Andrew Geognerse, are re spectfully myvited to attend the funeral, from her late residence, 171 East Sixty-second street, on Sunday, December 15, at half-past one o'clock P. M. SmILEY.—On Thursday, December 12, GrorGE, youngest son of George and Catharine Smiley, aged 20 years, 1 month and 12 days. Relatives and friends of the family, and those of his brothers, James and Willlam Smiley, are re- spectfully invited to attend the funeral, from the residence of his parents, 542 Eleventh avenue, om Sunday, December 15, at one o'clock, without fur- ther invitation. The remains will be taken to Greenwood for interment. Belfast and Dublin (Ireland) papers please copy. Situ.—On Thursday, December 12, ELIZABETH, widow of Joseph Smith, in the 79th year of her age. ‘The funeral will take place from the residence of her sou-in-law, P. Tourt, 106 West Eighteenth street, on Sunday, 16th inst., at one o'clock ; thence to Cypress Hills. Sroors,—In Williamsburg, on Thursday, Decem- ber 12, of bronchitis, CHARLES K., 8on of Kuphemia Ann and Milton R. Stoops, aged 3 years and @ months. Williamsburg papers please copy. SYMINGTON,—At Newburg, on Saturday, Decem- ber 14, Exiza, wife of James Symington, aged 4? ears, y The friends of the family are fespectiully invited to attend the funeral, on Tuesday, the 17th inst., at eleven o'clock, from No, 3 West Forty-sixth street. TeRRyY.—On Friday, December 123, GEORGE STAN- TON, youngest son of John D. and Emma ©. Terry, aged 14 months and 18 days. \ Funeral services will be held dt restdence of pa- rents, 248 East Kighty-third street,on Sunday, , as be 2: three P.M. Friends and relatives of family are rospecunne invited to attend. Remains will be taken to White Plains on Monday by eaply train. Boston papers please copy. Tuomvson.—On: Thursday, ‘ember 12, CatH- ARINE THOMPSON, Widow of Captain Charles Thomp- son, aged 82 years. Funeral (rom her late residence, 39 Ridge street, thia (Sunday) aiternoon, at one o'clock. * TICHENOK.—Suddenly, on Wednesday, December 11, JoHN TICHENOR, aged 65 years. Reiatives and iriends of the family are respect- fully invited to attend the funeral, from his late residence, 159 Yates avenue, anni he on Sunday, December 15. at halt-past one o’elve! TIENKEN.—On Saturday, Decemb Kate &. aged 1 yeat and6 months, and Annie L, aged & months and 20 days, only children of John H. and Lisaie Trenken, The relatives and friends of the farfly are re- Spectfally invited to attend the funeral, from the residence of thelr parents, 966 Greene avenue, sixth house ftom Broadway, Brooklyo, on Monday, 16th mst., at two P. M., without further notice, Wal . On rhursday, December 12, Jossra P. WALrer, eldcst son of Joseph and Catherine Wal- ter, age ‘ears, 10 months and 8 daya. None knew him but to love btm, The relatives and friends, and also menibers of Oltiman’s Lodge No. 46 F. and A.M., also the Board of Alderinen, are Fompeceially, invited to at- tend his funeral, from St. Paul’s Church, Marcy avegue, corner of Penn street, Brooklyn, E. D., om Sunftay, 15th inat., at two P. AKD.—Of scarlet fever, on Aaturday, December 14, LULU, daughter of Dr, James H, and Mary Ward, aged 5 years, 6 months and 20 days. Funeral on Sunday, at half-past one o’cleck, from 112 Fourth street, Williamsburg. Wrysourn.—in Brooklyo, ou Friday, December 13, Evrzavern A., wife of William W eytnouth, 19 the Stat year of her age. . ‘The tuneral will take place at the residence of her broth: Mw Daniet ©, Chapman, 20 Sixth ayanee, on Monday, December 16, at two o'clock YM. On Thursday, December 12, after @ HENRY WINTJEN, Of Hudson City, N. 8, 8months and 12 days. ves aod iriends Of the family, and sige the mewbers of the Germam Ladies’ Society, of St Mark’s Lutheran church, are respectiuily invited to attend the iuneral, ox Sunday, te 15th inst., at one o'clock i’, ML, fram Ss John's church, in Chrige topher atregt, between — Blecckor,/ sud Yourte arccla, uWwoad Camerecte ,