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8 . THE COURTS. Negligence in Not Providing Against Steam Boiler Explosions. EXONERATED FROM BLAME. The Fatal Frolic by a Trio of Navigators. * Andther crowd, made up largely of steamboat men, was in attendance yesterday before Judge Bar- rett, holding Supreme Court, Circuit, to listen to the further proceedings in the suit for $5,000 dam- ages brought by Jame® Leonard, as administrator of his sister, Sarah Leonard, one of the victims of the explosion of the boiler of the steamer delphi, off Norwalk, Coun., on the 15th of last September, against the Colifmbia Steam Navigation Company, Mr, Christopher Fine, senior counsel for the plain- tiff, called additional experts to prove the alleged un- fitness of the boiler for use at the time of the explo- sion. Mr. Frederick M. Lafarge, a practical engineer of twenty years’ experience, testified that after the explosion he examined the boiler. Along the Une of the rupture, which extended some eight feet, he said a portion of the boiler was only one-six- teenth of an inch thick and other portions only one- thirty-second of an inch in thickness. The patch put on just below this line gave no strength to the boiler, but only served to stop leakage. He explained the difference between the system of testing the strength of boilers adopted respectively by the United States government and Great Britain and France, corroborating in the jnain the evidence in this regard given by Mr. Colter on the previous di As to the boiler in question he pronounced it utter! unfit tor use. Mr. George Vane, another expel gave similar testimany, with the same conclusion &s to the unsoundness of the boiler. Mr. Dennis McMahon, counsel for the defendanis, at the close of the evidence for the plaintiff, moved @ dismissul of the complaint. He urged that as the accident occurred in another State the action was not properly brought here, and this point being over- ruled, he insisted that there had not been furnished evidence of negligence on the purt of the owners of the steamer authorizing the case to go to the jury. He claimed that to .aake out a case itshould have been shown that the amount of steamused was excess of that allowed, the certificate of the inspector allow- ing forty pounds pressure to the square inch, whereas thirty-cight pounds was the utmost pres- sure used, Things went on smoothly till the acci- That's just the point,” interrupted Judge Bar- rett. ‘Phe boiler exploded, and it is for the jury to determine whether there was any negligence and whether it should not have been known that the boiler was unfit for use,”” : “But there was the certificate allowin, ounds of steam, and less than this was used,” said x, McMahon. “That has nothing to do with it,” continued Judge Barrett. “According to ydur theory you get an an- nual certijeate, and if an explosion occurs within @ year, although not exceeding the amount of’ steam allowed by such certificate, the company is not responsible. ‘The jury must determine whether proper precautions were taken to prevent such ex- plosion.” ‘The motion to dismiss the complaint was denied, to which Mr. McMahon took exceptions. The case will be opened for the defence this morning. BROADWAY UNDERGROUND RAILWAY. A decision was rendered yesterday by Judge Larre- more, of the Court of Common Pleas, vacating the order of arrest in the suit of Joseph Dixon an@ W. Reynolds against Alfred E. Beach, the suit being for an alleged wrongful conversion of $175,500 worth of stock of the’ Broadway Underground Railway Com- pany belonging to the plaintiffs, and the defendant being held to bail in the sum of $15,000, In June, 1868, the Legislature incorporated what ig com- monly known as the “Beach Pneumatic Transit Company,” snd subsequently denominated the “Broadway Underground Railway." Dixon suc- ceeded to the rights and interests of one of the original incorporators, and his co-plaintiff, Reynolds, subsequently obtained an interest in the stock by assignment. The incorporators were author- to organize themselves into a com- pany and to fix the conditions upon which the franchises might be transferred. This, as alleged, they did, and Dixon ratified the action by his vote. He was sccretary of the company from the time of its organization until December, 1874. ‘The company decided that no actual issue of the stock apportioned to the grantees or their assigns should take place until such time as the trustees of the corporation shall determine. Judgo Larremore Bays :—**That no actual issue of the stock appears to have been mfade. An apportionment of it was had, as shown by the minutes, but the certificates were not detached from the stock book or deliy- ered to the parties entitled thereto, Dixon had knowledge of and participated in all trangac- ating to the stock in question. ‘fhe the company were always open to his on and if there was any wrong committed forty inspec! he was h party to it. The indorsement or the release, assignment and transfer upon the cortiiicate was done by detendant officially and by authority which Dixon ‘sanctioned. If that act was a conversion of the stock it was the act of the corporation and not of the defendant. When the demand was made upon him in November, 1578, his official relations with the compuny had ceased. He could not have delivered the certificate, for it was not in his possession or un- der nis vontro!. Upon the papers submitted the de- fendant must be exonerated from all imputation of wrong and the order for his arrest should with ‘costs. To this relief he is entitled, notwit Standing the fact that the se Of action and the ground of arrest are identical. THE MURDERED SAILOR. The trial of John Sniith, for the killing of Henry Madden, @ sailor, at the den No. 13 Oliver street, on the night of the 23d of January last, was resumed yesterday before Judge Cowing, in the Court of Gen- eral Sessions. Assistant District Attorney Herring appeared for the prosecution, and the prisoner, who is a young man about twenty-four years of age, was defended by Messrs. Howe & Hummel. On the night in question the deceased and two shipmates, nained Wilham Green and Robert Keating, were in Smith’s establishment drinking, when Madden fell asleep and lay on the sofa. At about hulf-past eleven o'clock Smith, who had been out, returned and called to one of the inmates of the house, a young girl named Nellie Whitbeck. She did not an- &wer promptly. when Smith seized her by the hair of the head and dragged her upstairs. Keating and Green rushed to her assistance and finally reseued her from Smith. Enraged at this interference Sinith followed Green down to the barroom, and, drawing @ revolver, fired at bim, but missed him. Green then awakened Madden, and both wrested the pistol from Smith. The latter then rushed upstairs for a shotgun ai me down to the barroom door, which, however, was siaimmned in his face. Smith then ‘ran out’ by the rear door into the yard, and, s aim, fired the gun through taki & window into the barroom, hitting Madden, who died in a few minutes. The door in the barroom was locked, and the: police were compelled te break into the pli Smith admitted the shooting, and was at once arrested. The foregoing facts ‘were elicited in the testimony, the witness Nellie Whit- beck testifying as to the treatment she had received at the hands of Smith and Green. As to the man- her of the shooting, Green further testified that the deceased had given Smith no provocation. Deputy Coroner Cuskman gave evidence us to the cause of death, and added that at the Coroner’s inquest Smith showed signs of having recent injuries on the hedd. The theory of the prisoner's counsel will be that of sell-derence, it being claimed that Smith was first attecked. The further bearing of the case will be Fesumed to-day, PENALTY OF PERJURY. The old sexton, Cohen Davis, of No. 75 Eldridge atrect, who officiated at the Chrystie Street Syna Bogue, and who was convicted in the Court of Gen- erai Sessions on Tuesday last of perjury, was yester- day summoned to the bar by Assistant District At- torney Rollins for sentence. Davis had testified that Abraham Freeman, the accomplice of Charles Bernstein and Isaac Perlstein, who were charged With and convicted of arson, was at his home on the Right of the occurrence enlertuining friends, and that he was ono of the guests. fact, however, clearly proved by the prosecution was that Firemen Dempsey and Perley had followed the three men all the evening up_ to the time they entered the tenement house No. 11 Ludlow street antl set fire to it. In passing sentence Judge Gilder- sleeve said that the hair of the accused and his infirmities, as weil as his respectable appearance and the responsible position he held, had given weight to hiv perjured testimony, ‘Tho prisoner had also tried to strengthen his testimony by saying that the 10th of November stood out, with all its happenings, flistinctly in his memory because upon that day, every year, he commemorated his motber’s death with solemn religious observances, ‘Phe perjury was flagrant, It was committed in a case where the result was of vital importance to th munity. Under the circumstances the the Court was that he be contined in State Prison at hard labor for seven years. LARGE SEIZURE OF CIGARS. Last Saturday eyening Revenue Agents Brooks, McLeer and Stinson, whilé attending to certain duties in the upper part of the city, unexpectediy came NEW YORK HERALD, THURSDAY, MARUH 20, 1879.—TRIPLE SHEET. across evidence that resulted in the seizure of the large cigar manufactory of William Henry Rusch- haupt, at No, 351 West Fortieth street. Some months ago Loewer’s brewery, in the same neighborhood, was seized for sending out unstamped beer, and the officers visited the place that evening upon matters connected with the appraisal of the property. As they were about to leave the proprietor brought out a box of elgars and passed it around. ‘The box was without stamp or brand, und in answer to inquiries made the gentleman replied that he had 500 more of the same t, The hospitality of the proprictor lost to him his 500 cigars, which were taken by the officers, they being unstamped, and then they immediately seized the factory of Mr. Ruschhaupt, where they found upward of 20,000 cigars, Unstamped cigars were found for sale in his tail store in the same building with the factory, d this was taken as conclusive evidence that un stamped cigars had been moved from the factory and sold. He was notified yesterday from the United States Attorney's office that complaint had been made against him, but upon agreeing to appear before, Commissioner Shields when called upon no warrant for his arrest was served upon him, A CIRCUS COMPANY'S CRUISE, In November, 1876, an arrangement was made by the management of Murray's circus with the owners of the schooner John N. Colby, under which she was chartered to take the company from the port of New York to gertain ports in the West Indies. Under this arrangement it was agreed that the charterers should furnish all requirements for the voyage, and at the end of each mouth pay $690 for the vessel and ser- vices of the captain. The schooner was absent about five months. Of this time she was seventy days at sea, and at other times lying in various ports while exhibitions were eres. on shore, Less than $1,500 was paid during this period, and on the return of the vessel, while lying in Flushing Bay, the cargo was libelled by G. B. Wilcox, the owner, for the money due under the contract. Fourteen horses wereseized and bonded, and at the trial the claimants contende, that the horses were not cargo, and that an action ii rem conid not lie until the voyage was completed and return of the vessel to the port of New York, A ion was given yesterday by Judge Choate ativerse to the claimants, and a reference was ordered to ascertain the amount due. SUMMARY OF LAW CASES. Discharges in bankruptcy were granted yesterday to E. Trask, 8. Myers, J. A. Robinson and J. H. Riddle by Judge Choate in the United States District Court, It is understood that ex-Captain Blair willinterpose no opposition to the proceedings instituted by the widow of General Gordon Granger to annul their marriage. As @ necessary matter of form, however, for the taking of evidence on which to issue a decree dissolving the marriage, Judge Lawrence yesterday appointed Nathaniel A. Prentiss referee. COURT CALENDARS—THIS DAY. Surneme Courr—Cuamens—Held by Judge Law- rencg.—Nos. 4, 11, 13, 27, 40, 57, 64, 74, 75, 79, 92, 10%, 112, 142, 146, 152, 176, 181, 182, 185, 189, 195, 196, 201, 206. Assessment cases—Nos, 27, 28, 29, 55, 56, 63, 65, 66, 67, 68, 69, 70, 71, 72, 73, T4, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79, 80, 81, 82, 83, 84, 85, 88, 80, 90, 91, 92, 93, 94. SUPREME Col ENERAL TerM—Held by Jus Davis, Brady .and Potter.—Nos. 161, 162, 166, lil, 180, 183, 188, 189, 19434, 239, 96, 97, 98, 108, 137, 182, 110, 112, 144, 151, 168, 165, 177, 1863, 114, Sopreme Count—Spreciat Term.—Adjourned until Friday, at half-past ten A. M. SurkEMk Covnr—Crrcurr—Part 1—Held by Judge Daniels.—Nos, 1956, 1522, 4255, 3259, $277, 3278, 4367, 2228, 180534, 3319, 3321, 2174, 2243, 942, 2% 092, 3264, 4145, 3275, 4759, 3034, 4309, 4310, 2874, 2726, 2821, 3128, Part 2—Held by Judge Barrett,—Case on, No. 4324, Leonard vs. Columbia Steam Navigation Company. No day calendar. Part 3—Held by Judge Donohue.— Nos. 1421, 2599, 1922, 3310, 3073, 1818, 2455, 124, 2141, 2773, 2886, 2172, 1128, 1251, 2973, 1905, 1907, 3292, 3333, 3338, 1291, 3150, 1876, 1021, 3185, 3195, 3343, 3356, 4735, 3216, 3229, 3174, 3303, , 3368, 4119, 152753, 2274, 4156, 3157, 3165, 3057, 3095, 2850, 3369, 3370, 3871, 3372, 3373, ae Count—GeneERa, Term.—Adjourned for the term. * SupERion Court—Srecia TeRM—Held by Judge Freedman.—No day calendar. Supernion Count—Tru.i Trerm—Part 1—Held b; Judge Speir.—Nos. 529, 403, 827, 106, 970, 607, , 576, 633, 619, 606, 325, 622; 650, 453, 593, 116. Part 2— Adjourned for the term. ae PLeas—GENERAL TeRM.—Adjourned for the rm, Commow PLEas—Equrry TeRM.—Adjourned for the rn. ComMon PLEAS—SPECIAL TERM.—Held by Judge Lar- remore.—No day calendar. Common Preas—TriaL Term—Part 1—Held by Judge J. F. Daly.—Nos. 1815, 880, 984, 979, 1222, 172, 173, 376, 917, 861, 988, 1935, 971, 1025, 1497, 2062, 1457, 855, 838, 747, 2021, 998, 315, 941, 1013, 1015, 961, 903, 2079, 905. Part 2.—Adjourned for the term. Manixe Courr—TriaL Txunm—Part 1—Held b; Chiet Justice Alker.—Nos. 9034, 5392, 5137, 5595, £590 4990, 1987, 5373, ST77, 2718, 1410, 5445, 5492, 6147, 5609. Part 2—Held by Judge Shea.—Nos. 5559, 5556, 5037, 4197, 4607, 3792, 5414, 3264, 5563, 5537, 5602, 5604, 5605, 5606, Part 3—Held by gree Sheridan.— Nos. 5009, 5573, 2709, 4455, 5593, 5040, » 2799, 5567, 5280, (5582, 5386, 86u, 5599. Court or GENERAL Sxssioxs—Part 1—Held by Judge Gildersleeve.—The People va. John Keenan, felonious assault and battery; Same vs. Michael Morris, felonious assault and battery ; Same vs. Henry Hughes and David McCarthy, felonious assault and battery; Same vs. Charles M. Carey and William Holland, burglary; Same vs. Patrick Whalen, burglary; -Sume vs, James McDevitt, bur- glary; Same vs. Michael Monaghan, bigamy; Same_ vs, Patrick Smith, misdemeanor; Same vs. John Roach, misdeamor; Same vs. Pat- rick Sullivan and Frank Wilson, robbery; Same’ vs. John Salration, sodomy; Same vs. George Johnson, grand larceny; Same vs. Wallace . Hewett, forgery; Same vs. George Casse, forgery; Same vs. Patrick Casey and Joxeph Brown, larceny from the person; Same vs, Walter Logan, larceny from the person; Same vs, Edward Smith, petit larceny. Part 2—Held by Judge Cowing (con- tinued).The People vs. John Smith, hothicide; Same vs. Abraham Rosenberg, seduction. COURT OF APPEALS. Auzany, March 19, 1879. In the Court of Appeals, Wednesday, March 19, 1879, present, Hon. Sanford E. Church, Chief Justice, and associates, the following business was trams- acted :— No. 332, The Board of Supervisors of Saratoga vs, Deyoe,—Argument resumed and concluded, No. 118, Isaac H. Tice, appellant, vs. William Zinsser, respondent.—Argued by Lewis Sanders tor appellant; J. Stewgrt Ross for respondent. No. 119. Charles Haneell, appellant, vs. Frederick Viilmar and another, respondents.—Argued by Lewis Sanders for appellant; Edward Salomon for re- spondents, ‘The following is the day calendar for Thursday, por a 1879:—Nos. 364, 378, 123, 261, 126, 127, 128 an GALLANT GILBERT LONG. A MAN ENOCKED DOWN AND ROBBED IN SOUTH STREET—ONE OY THT LIFE SAVERS RECOVERS HIS WATCH AVTER A PLUCKY FIGHT. An aged gentleman named Thomas J. Collier, of No. 26 Coenties slip, was passing along South street at ten o’clock last ‘Tuesday night somewhat under tho influence of liquor. When near Dover street two men who had been skulking in the rear assaulted him, knocking him senseless and, taking his gold watch and chain. Gilbert Long, ® member of the Volunteer Life Saving Society, happened to be patrol- the vicinity at the time an nessed the assault. Opening the dark lantern which he carried and dropping his life line he rushed after the men Dd had the watch in his pos- session. Up South street to Roosevelt, and up Roosevelt to Cherry street, went pursuer and pur- sued, but at last the latter was overtaken and felled to the sidewalk with « well directed blow. The man drew a long knife and made a slash at Long, who for- tunately warded off the weapon. When his antago- nist saw that he was in the power of the life saver he ave @ signal which brought several companions to fits assistance in less than & minute. Long, who isa powertul young man, saw that he was in a critical position. . “Let that man up or we'll kill you!” hissed the fellow’s f: ss. ‘Hands off, or I will kill him where ho is,” said Long. “I will give hirg just three seconds to sur- render the watch.” His prisoner, whom Long claims to have recog- nized as James re, thereupon surrendered his booty. Long then allowed him to go free, while he picked up his lantern and made his way to the FYourth precinct station house. There he told the story of the assault and left the rescued property. ANOTHER ATTACK. While passing down Roosevelt street a gang of fellows, whom believed to be in league with the thieves, atopped him anda scuffle ensued, but the life saver used his tin lantern so frecly over the heads of his assailants that they soon be- came satisfied. Long then marched one of number to the station hor which he had just I and had him locked up. There the man gave name as Thomas Foley and was immediately recoy- nized by the police. Hardly had the prisoner been lodged in his cell before in came “Ned” Kelly and “Nan” leading Mr. Collier, whom thoy had found lying on the sidewalk. Yesterday the prisoner was arraigned in the Tombs Police Court, and held for trial in default of $1,600 bail. Gilbert Long said to # Herat reporter last even- ing, “We have been threatened by this gang and I am afraid that we will have hot work todo, We could do it, too, if wo only had permits to carry pis- tols. wt intend to apply to Captain Petty for permis- sion. BUSINESS TROUBLES. J. W. Valentine, dealer in coal, in Brooklyn, mado an assignment yeatgrday to David H. Valentine. He has been in business many years, and was highly respected. He owned considerable real estate. Tho merchandise liabilities amount to $15,000, The assets consist of stock and book accounts, valued at $17,000, and real estate, which is encumbered. Charles J. Everett, dealer in glue, made an assign- ment yesterday without preference to “CUPID’S YOKES.” TRIAL OF DE BOIGNE M. BENNETT—WITNESSES FOR THE DEFENCE-—ARGUMENT OF COUNSEL. “Standing room only” could very properly have been placurded on;the doors of the United States Circuit Court yesterday morning, the second day of the trial of @e Boigne M. Bennett under an indict- ment charging him with sending prohibited matter through'the mail. When Judge Benedict took his seat the marshals cleared the space inside the rail of all excepting those who had fortunately secured chairs, and as soon as order was restored the case was continued. Mr. Fiero, counsel for the government, said that he had no other evidence to offer for the prosecu- tion; and after stating that ‘he had marked in the bodk, “Cupid’s Yokes,” the passages upon which he should argue the case, closed the case for the govern- ment. Mr, Wakeman then proceeded to make his opening for the defence. He said that this case bordered upon the edge of the liberties of all—the liberty of the press as well as the liberty of the people at large. For these all-sufficient reasons it was a matter of the deepest concern to all that this trial should be faitly conducted and the result arrived at which right and justice demanded. The defendant in this case is a quiet, peaceable citizen, who has lived in this city inany years, and is known to a great many people. He has lived for the last thirty years in the enjoyment of domestic happiness with the wife of hischoice, Aud how does he stand here? He stands charged with an offence that, if proved against him, might consign him to the Penitentiary for a term of ten years and strip him of all his property. He is here on an indictment under the statute for the suppression of obscene literature. With re- gard to this statute there may be a diversity of opinion as to the propricty of its legislation. But the Legislature made the law, and under it the society had been incorporated. He could not find fault with that society if it kept within its proper functions. But it has made mistakes, through its accredited agent—no doubt through the exuberance of au hon- est zeal of what he considered the performance of his Soe ‘That mistake was never more palpable than in the present instance. The counsel then proceeded to call the witnesses for the defence. 2 THE TESTIMONY. John W. Bouton, bookseller, of Broadway, was the first witness sworn. “Is it a custom in the book trade to classify works according to their character?’ asked Mr. Wakeman. It was ruted out by Judge Benedict, . P “According to your knowledge of the ¢rade what is the character of this book, ‘Cupid's Yokes¥ ’* con- tinued Mr. Wakeman. “Ruled out,” said Judge Benedict. “I ask you whether this book is,.in your judg- ment, obscene in @ts character?” reiterated Mr. Wakeman. The Court, with emphasis, “I rule that out.” The next witness was the Rey. O. B, Fro’ He was examined by Mr. Wakeman. Q. Are you in your occupation engaged in the study of books on science, literature and art? A. I am. Q, Have you studied the meaning of words and their classification, and books and their classifica- tion? A. I have. read the. book in controversy here? . Have you A. Thave. Q. I ask you whether this book is, in your judg- ment, obscene in its character? “I rule that out,” said Judge Benedict, Q. Are you able to give 4s un expert the correct moaning of words relating to society, to art and to books on sociology? A. I think lam. Mr. Waker propose to show by this witness, Your Honor, that this is not an obscene book. ‘Yhe Court—I hardly think I will allow that. Mr. Wakeman, sotto voce—Hardly ever. IN His OWN BEHALY. “ ‘The defendant, De Boigne M. Bennett,. was then, called to testityin his own behalf, but Mr. Wake- man met with little more success in the questions putito him, “In reference to this particular book,” asked Mr, Wakeman, “‘how long has it been for sale?’ “OUjected to,”” District Attorney Fiero, “I want to show that is not a recent matter,” said Mr. Wakeman. “Ido not see the materiality,” said Judge Bene- dict; “you may take an exception.” ‘The same objection and ruling met each of the followixfg questions which were put to, the witness and exceptions taken:—Has this book" been within the reach of all who asked for it? Have you fur- nished the book to the trade in this city? Has it not been purchased by booksellers and newsdealers from Mr. Appleton down? Indicate, if you can, the class that callfor this publication. Were you ar- rested on a fopmer occasion on # like offence for sellitig 8 particular publication? Have you over sold or given away or used or read any obscene books knowingly? What was your motive in the sale of this book? At ahy time of the sale ot this book was it with a knowledge on your part that it ‘was obscene? “Have you ever been charged with any offence other than those preferred by Authofly Comstock?” asked Mr, Wakeman. “We admit that he is a gentleman of general good character,” interrupted Mr. Fiero. ‘ Mr. Wakeman then offered in evidence printed letter, written by Elizur Wright, of Boston, and in- dorsed by over one thousand others, among them Mr. Bennett, inl which it was held that in tbe publication of the book there had been no infraction of the law, but in which the signers stated that they did not agree with all the opinions expressed. This was also ruled out as immaterial. A recess was then taken, ' i AFTER RECESS. After 8 brief consultation between Mr. Wakeman and his client, Bennett, and Elizur Wright, at the rear of the court room, Mr. Wakeman took his stand in front of the bench and called Charles McCarthy, who testified he wi storekeeper in this city for the last twenty years; kilew the defendant for four- teen years; knew that his general character was Cig Naina Winterburn, the next witness, agreed wi im. As Mr. Wakeman called another witness as to character the prosecution admitted the general good character of the defendant. ‘The Court—We must limit this. Mr. Wakeman—One more witness only. Henry H. Stone was called arid said he had always found Mr. Bennett to be an honest and patriotic free- man. This closed the examination ot witnesses for the defence. ham. READING ‘CUPID'S YOKES.”” Mr. Wakeman then saide—‘‘Your Honor, we have arrived at that stage of this trial when it becomes necessary to present to the jury the book we are'dis- cussing. I will ask Your Honor to allow me to read at least a portion of it to show what is really the character of the book.” The Court—I understand the District Attorney has marked such portions of the book as come Within the statute. ‘Bo the District Attorncy—Is that so? rei gy Attorney—That is so, Ihave so stated to counsel. The Court—I understand it is not claimed by the government that any portion of the book but thoso oo marked briug it within the scope of the statute. The District Attorney—I am willing to confine my- self to that. Mr, Wakeman—Your Honor cannot well eliminate from the context particular sentences and ask the jury to rest upon that. The Court, as in the previous cases urged by coun- sel, excluded all but the marked passages. ‘The Court was then adjourned till eleven o'clock this morning. * ‘THE. HALTER IN COLORADO. FIRST EXECUTION SINCE THE ORGANIZATION OF THE STATE GOVERNMENT—A FIRST CLASS PERFORMANCE. (From the Denver News, March 16.) ‘The first official hanging that has ever taken place in Colorado since the organization of the new State government, and we believe the first legal execution of a Mexican in this State, took place at Pueblo yes- terday afternoon, when Victor Nunéz, a Mexican, suffered the extreme penalty of the law for the mur- der in October, 1877, of Luis Ranscone,a man of his own race, The execution was wonderfully well performed. There was not 4 hitch or halt, the whole moving with the precision of clock- work, Sheriff Price conducted the execution, as. sisted by Under Sheriff T. 8. Smythe and a number of assistants. The hanging was characterized by the utmost quiet and good order. The place of execution was in the contre of an old cemetery, adjoining Craig’s addition, a little wayg out from Pueblo The attendance of spectators numbered about Af teen hundred. The scaffold was erected with a platform sixteen feet wide, and allowing a drop of three fect and a half, in @ natural amphi- theatro in the bluffs buck of the town, near the graveyard where tho body of the murdered Rascone lies buried after four different interments—two at the hands of the murderer, one by the Coroner and one by his relatives, The platform of death was sixteen feet square, six foot above the ground, and strongly built of heavy timbers securely braced in every direction. The steps leading up to it werd at the rear, and in front the fatal trap, four fect square, was set in the edge of the platform. It worked-on two stout hinges, and was held in place by a wooden brace with # hinge in the centre that opened at the ull of the aro “doubling” up the brace and draw- ing it away at the same moment, The rope worki the drop was carried td the rear of the scaffold ant was worked by Sheriff Price standing near the head of the stairway. Another rope, which also extended back winderneath the platform, was heavily weighted to hold back the drop after its fall. The third rope— the fatal noose—dangled trom a massive beam \ directly over the centre of the trap, A fourth rope was stretched on posts planted a little distance from the plattorm to keep the crowd back, and inside of this rope the strong guard was stationed. The ar- jement and det of the execution were man- aged by Sheritf Price and Under Sheriff Smythe. THE GATHERING AT THE SCAFFOLD. ‘The scaffold was not visible from any house in the vicinity save one, the roof of which was crowded. ‘To one s.de of the site there was a range of low hilis ond bluffs, where the greatest portion of the crbwd had gathered. The attendance was made up bag 4 of people trom Pucblo and surrounding places. attendance of Mexicans was very large. The crowd remained orderly and watehed the preparations on the seatfold with death-like quietness. Ata quarter st one Nunéz bade goodby to soyie prisoners in the wil, and accompanied by the priest and Sheriff Brice went to the jail door and walked to a wagon that was in waiting. His tread was firm and steady, and he stepped into the vehicle without any sigus of weakness. The wagon was drawn at a moderate gait, and when it had reached the gallows stopped. After a brief pause the death sentence was toate ‘This was a long and tedious document, which included the sentence, a good portion of the court pre s and the documents taining to the reprieve. After ay were,read in English they were translated in Spanish to the prisoner, who listened to them with Ls rped apathy, and a portion of the time gave no heed to them at all, ‘Then came the last dread question ;— “Have fou anything (o say?” At this'Nunéa muttered something in Spanish. It was inaudible save to the ieF ye were on the scat- fold, and was interpreted by Paul. Berry, the imter- preter, as follows :— i “Tam innocent of this créme, but Iam willing to die. I forgive those who brought me te this death and hope God will pardon them.” ‘Lhe tinal prayers were then repeated bythe padre and Nunéz, and the final blewsing wax given. Laying his hands on Nunéa’s head the padre cousigned him to the care of Almighty God. Sheriff Price then placed Nunéz on the trap, and when some further silent pee were com- pleted, the Sheriff spruug the bolt. Quick as light- ning the doomed man shot down, and Victor Nungg "was suspended between ' carth — and heaven. ‘hore was not a straggle visible in the man’s frame. The crowd surged to- ward the scaffold, The Sheriff, in a loud voice, com- manded them to stand back, and the guards presented their guns. Then there came a period of wailing from the Nunéz family, who had been squatting on the ground, Indian fashion. Their cries were in Spanish, and to cars unaccustomed to it they had a weird sound. Not a head in the vast crowd remained covered during the first few minutes during which Nunéz remgined hanging. ‘The padre kept up a con- stant series of prayers until Nunéz’s soul had fled. The bolt was sprung at exactly ten minutes past two P. M.,, und instantly the physicians gathered arouud the suapended-body. At the expiration of five and one-half winutes life was pronounced extinct, A meeting of members of the Produce Exchange engaged in the lard and provision trades was held at half-past three P, M. yesterday, in front of the Prosi- dent’s desk, to consider amendments to the general rules regulating lard and provision dealings among the members of the Exchange. Rule 1, section 3, ‘was amended so as to read:— The Superintondent shall, immediately after cach call, cause to bo posted on the bulletin of the Exchange tho re: sults of the call, setting forth the bidding an prices of the several aiticles doult in and trunsuctions made. Rule 2, section 3, was amended as follows: When margins are calied befors twelve o'clock M., they must be doposited before three P. M. the ‘sawe day; if after twelve M., they must be deposited before elevem A. M. of the next day. In case of failure to deposit as above, then the purty calling the margin shall notify Iu writing the party on whom tho margins were called of his or their failure to make the re- wired deposit, and if the marzius aro nov then promptly joposited he party calling the margins shall have the right totover his or their contract ut discretion for the account of the purty failing to respond to the call for margin, and if coverod, give notice in writing to fect to the party in default. In case of failuro of any or trust company in which such margins have been ‘dopos- itod it shall be the loss of the party or purtios to whom it may vogound to be duo, taking the average price of Tiko dellverf on tho day such bunk or trust company failed as u basis of settlement. —+ 2 +—_____ MARRIAGES AND DEATHS, . selling wo volume of ENGAGED. SELIGSBERG—STEINER.—JULIUS SELIGSBERG to HEN- RIETTA, danghter of David Steiner. No cards. MARRIED. Botanp—Mitier.—Ow Thursday, March 13, by Rev. 8. B. Rossiter, RevBEN E. Bouanp to Mrs, Emma Muiver, both of this city. Horron—Barxy.—March 19, @t the residence of the bride’s mother, Purdys, N. Y., by Rev. Jumes De Hart Bruen, Mr, Loron Honroy, of New York, to Miss Atice T., daughter of Mrs. A. T. Bailey. RosENBERG—STEINARY.—March 19, 1879, H. Rosen- BERG, ot Richmond, Va., to Rosa Sreismary, at bride's house, 613 8th a Richmond (Va.) pape * Van = Buskirk—Guuwent.—At City, Wednesday, 19th inst., by Rev. Dr. W. H. Parmly, Joun W. Vax Busxm, of Bayonne, and Exia L. Gi- BERT, of Jersey City. No cards. DIED. ALDHOUSE.—March 19, of pneumonia, CuaRrtes Law ALpuovsz, aged 7 months, sabunersl ‘at twelve o'clock, this day, from 1,257 av. AvpLesy. —A® Spotswood, N. J.,on Monday morn- ing, March 17, ‘ARD APPLEBY, aged 81 years and 6 months, Funeral from St, Peter’s Church, Eectswood, at eleven A. M., on Thursday, 20th inst.’ Train by Cen- in ore apr ot New Jersey, from foot of Liberty st., at 8:15 A. M. BaLpwin.—On March 19, Sanau L, Baupwiy, widow of William Baldwin, in the 58th year of her age. Relatives and friends are respecttully invited to attend her funeral, from her iate residence, 442 State st., Brooklyn, on Friday, 21st inst., at two o'clock. Booxrt.—March 18, Jane ANN, wife of Andrew D. Bogert and daughter of Peter BR. Christie, Engle- wood, N. J, attend the Relatives and friends are invited to funeral, from the Englewood Retormed Church, on , March 21, at two o’clock P. M. Carriages at ot. Interment at Hackensack Cometery. SLOOMFIELD.—On Sunday, March 16, Sana J., eldest daughter of Humparey and Mary Ann Bloomfield, ut the residence ot her aunt, in Oswego, Y., of ery- sipelas, aged 25 years and 10 days, buried on March 18, from the -home of her parouts at Water- ville. May she rest in peace. Botrox.—On Tuesday, 1sth inst., Mrs. Appx M., widow of the late Janes Bolton. Relatives aud friends of the family are respectfully invited to attend the funeral services, xt her late res- idence, 48 West 39th st.,on Thursday, the 20th inst., et 70’clock P, M. dnterment at Westport, Conn. Brown.—At Flatlands, March 18, 1879, of scarlet fever, WILLIAM J.,80n of John 8. and the late Eleanor Brown, aged 18 years, 3 months and | day. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral, trom the residence of his father, on ‘Thurs- day, March 20, at two o'clock P. M. Coorer.—Ou Wedne: » March 19, Miss Aversa R. CoorEr, daughter of late Kev. Elias Cooper, for many years rector of St. John’s Church, Yonkers. Relatives aud friends are respectfully invited to attend the funeral, from the residence of. 8. R. Com- stock, No, 24 Lexington av., on Friday, at two P. Mg Coup.—March 18, of bronchitis, Hunpent BixGHam, infaut son of Alfred and Sarah k. Cobb, aged 3 mouths. Funeral on Friday, 21st inst., at two o’clock, from 203 East 117th st. Cox.—Iu Madison, Conn., March 14, Jou P. Cox, aged 58 years. COUKNHOVEN.—Wednesday, March 19, Anpx C. Mac- purr, wite of Chas, J. Couenhoven, Notice of funeral hereafter. ., Dickixsox.—On Tuesday evening, 18th inst., Mar- Garnet CoLemax, widow of the late Richard W. Dick- inson, D. D. ‘ Funeral on Saturday, 22d inst,, at cleven o’clock, from the residence of her son-in-law, Rev, Dr, Jewett, No. 22 East 54th st. Relatives and friends of the tamily are respectfully invited to attend without further notice. No flowers. Dusy.—Baiwcer Dunn, @ native of Coralstown, county Westmeath, Lreland. The funeral will take place from her late residence, 314 Kast Bist at., on Fric at two o'clock, ExGtaxp.—On Wednesday, March 19, Hanny B., infant son of Benjamin F. and Ella England, aged 4 months Bnd 13 days. Relatives and friends of the family are cet invited to attend the funeral, from the res! ve of his eee BO 43 klyn, on Fri- day, M. Pisax.—At his residence, Alexsudria av. and 140th on the 19th inst., Micuagn J. Facay, of consump- Funer*! from 8t. Jerome's Roman Catholic Church, Mott Haven, where a solemn mass of requiem will be celebrated, on Saturday, 22d inst,, at ten o'clock A. M.; thence to Cal * Fieip.—On Sunday, 16, at Providence, R. L, Joun R. M. Frenp, in ny sere yoga his age. . Relatives and friends invited to attend his funeral, atthe residence of his fathor, Rodman E. Field, 111 Bulaski st, Brooklyn, ‘Thursday, 20th inst., at two PB Yootr.—Suddenly, at his residence, Elizabeth, XN. J., Frepenice W, Foors, aged 68 years. Funeral services at St, John’s Church, Friday after- noon, at three o'clock, Fory.—On Wednesday, the 19th inst., Mrs. Funy, the beloved wife of James & native of the par- ish of Killo, county Longford, freiand, Her remains will be taken from her late residence, 611 East 16th #t., tothe Church of the Immaculate ce at ger on Friday morning, at half-past nine o'clock, whet of requiem will be ‘clock, where @ soloma high mass of requi ill be offered for the repose of her soul, after which her remains will be taken to Calvary for interment. Gorrz.—There will be a solemn high mass of re. bag (month's mind), for the repose of the soul of the late Rev. Ioxativs Tunoporr Goxtz, at St. Ra- phact's Church, Blissville, Long Island, this (Thurs- pp ogee at ten A. M. i“ roots rgy and friends are respectfully invited md. Gnattam.—On Tuesday, March 18, Macare E., only daughter of William and Fanny Graham, 18, Funeral services will be held at the chapel of Trin- ity Infirmary, at half-past twelve o'clock, Thursday. Friends are respectfully invited to attend the funeral. Harmen. Wednesday, March 19, 1879, Mrs, Euiza Hanwen, wife of the Inte Washington FB. Harmer, aged 44 years, Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to ettond the funeral service, at her late residonce, 13 Hast Glet st.,on Friday, March 21, at eleven o'clock A.M. bg rec cme Ley mia, Serpe td at 185 Macon t Zeockizn, tamatieng ter of Charles T. and Sallie ‘ ro Hanry.—Scddenly, at 270 West 12th st., Sanau Haxry, for twenty-three years a faithful servant in the family of the Mrs. Cornelius Smith, of Union ware. Essk,—Suddenly, on , March 18, at 110 West 12th st., CLaua Hxssx, aged 82 yodrs. Funeral at the Evangelical Lutheran Church of the Holy Trinity, 21st st ween Sth 6th avs., on Thursday, 20th inst., at ono o'clock. No flowers, Heypenauice.—In Brooklyn, on Tuesday after- noon, after a short illness, Rey. L. W. HzyDENREICH, in the 74th year of his age. Finieral services at the residence of his son, 324 Schermerhorn st.,on Thursday, at three P.M. In- terment at Bethichem, Pa. Please omit flowers. Howr.—On March 18, 1879, Pritip Howe, a native of parish Lurigan, county Cavan? Ireland, aged 28 years. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the funeral, from his late residence, 1,174 24 4 ,on Thursday, March 20, at two o'clock P, M., sharp. . > Horpina.—Manry Parker, wife of Charles tcirrag 4 of Hanover, Morris county, N.J.,at the age of 75 years. Funeral Friday, March 21, at twelve o'clock, from her late residence. Hunrex.—On Wednesday, March 19, 1879, HeuEn Watson, widow of the late Matthew Hunger. Wotice of funoral hereafter. James.—On Wednesday, Maroh 19, CHanLes James, Jr, only son of Maria and the late Charles James, in the 27th year of his age. ‘ Relatives and friends are invited to attend, on Fri- day, March 21, at two o'clock P. M., from 320 West ‘B0uu st. Jantzey.—On, Tuesday evening, March 18, at half- past eight o’cléck, at his late residence, 104 2d ay., sree 6th at., Joan B, Janrzey, in the Glst year of s age. . Relatives and friends are inyited to attend the funeral, from his late residence, at one o'clock on Thursday, the 2uth inst. dJrwerr.—On Wednesday, March 19, 1879, EDWARD, youngest child of John L, and Adeline W. Jewett, in the ad year of his age. ‘uneral private. KeMPLe.—Ou Monday, March 17, Mancaner, wife of Jamos Kempie. ‘The funeral will proceed on this (Thursday) morn: ing, at ten o'clock, tromJier late residence, No, 339 West 43d st., to the Church ot the Holy Cross, where a sol muss of requicm will be celebrated for the repose of her soul, and thence to Calvary Cemetery. ‘The relatives and friends of the tamily are respect- fully invited to attend, No flowers. Kimpatn.—At Orange, March 11, infant daughter of Edwin aud Catherine Kimball, aged 18 months and 11 days, Kixe.—On Tuesday, March 18, at his residence, Essex, Conn., Captain Josuva H. KiNG, aged: 59 years. Funeral from late residence, Friday, March 21, at ried Pp. re VINES, Brooklyn, Wednesday, March 19, 1879, MonmourH Hant, in the 45th year of his age. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the funeral services, at his late residence, No. 254 fora a st.. on Thursday, 20th inst., at four M. ‘Lhe remains will be taken. to Groen- chester county, for intermont, Friday, on t leaving Grand Central Depot at 9:15 A, M. rriages will be waiting at Hi le. Lyons.—On Tuesday evening, March 18, Frawxir, youngest gon of Mortimer J. and Elizabeth Lyons, aged 3 years and 11 months. x : Relatives and friends are invited to sttend the funeral, from his parents’ residence, 633 Baltic st., Brooklyn, on Friday afternoon, at two o'clock. ManGam.—Wednesday, March 19, Roxanna Mancam. Notice of funeral hereafter. Mxav.—On Tuesday, March 18, Francis C., aged 3 months and 6 days, infant son of James 8. and Mary E, Mead. : Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral, from 372 East 4th st., Thursday, at two P. M. Minvar.—Thursday, March 18, at 15 had: place, Sanau F., widow of James W. Millar, aged 65 years. Funeral from Third Universalist church, Bleecker st., between Cottage place and Down! st., Friday, 21st inst., one P. M. Her relatives and friends, and pega lier son George W., are respecttully invited atten: CHANCELLOR WaLworta Lopax, No. 271, F. and A. M.—BrETHREN—You are requested to attend the funeral of Mra. Sarah F. ar, mother of W. Brother George W, Millar, at Third Universalist Church, Bleecker st., near Cottage place, Friday, 2ist inst., one P, M. Ww . MAY, Master, Frepericx W. Herrrya, Secretary. Myxrrs.—On Wednesday morning, March 19, Myer 8, Myers, in the 74th year of his age. Relatives and friends of the family ure respectfully invited to attend the funeral, from his late residence, 421 Wost 22d st., on Friday at ten o'clock, Mcai eR.—In Brooklyn, su enly, March 19, 1879, THomas McALLIstER, M. D., aged Services will be held at av., Brooklyn, Saturday, 22, at two P. M, Relatives and friends of the lly respectfully in- vited to attend, McAnp.e.—On Tueaday, tho 18th inst., Bripczt, eer wife of Owen McArdle, in the 49th year of er AGE. The relatives and friends of the family aré re- spectfully invited to attend the funoral, 7m her late residence, 19 Spring st.,on Thursday, the 20th inst., of ale ones nine A. M. Her remains will bo conveyed to St. Patrick’s Cathedral, where a solemn yh mass ‘will bo offered tor the interment McCLEan.—Brooklyn, March 19, 1879, Mary Janx, wite of Michael McClean. ’ ‘The friends of the family, and those of her brothers- in-law, Thomas Goodwin and Edward McClean, are invited to attend the funeral, on Friday, at half-past two o'clock, from her late residence, 475 Hudson av. McGaxy.—Tuesday, March 18, 1879, at her late .xesidence, 76 West 125th st.; Mrs, Many McGa»y. Funeral Thursday, at one P. M. Parker.—On Monday, March 17, 1879, of pneu- monia, Mary Eveciné Gurney, beloved wife of Forrest H. Parker, and only daughter of Rev, D. R. Thomason, aged 34 yeara. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to at- tend the funeral services, at St. Thomas’ Church, 5th ay. and 53d st., this (Tuursday) morning, at ten o’clock. Frieuds will please not send flowers. Panxen.—On Monday, March 17, Joskea H. PARKEs, in the 43d year of his age. Relatives aud friends of the tamil, brrageren 4 invited to attend the funeral, on jursday, Marc! 20, at one o'clock, from the residence of. his brother in-law, William Van Duzer, No, 133 Allen st. Ranpei.—Atter a few days severe illness, on Mon- day, March 17, 1879, JonaH B. RaNDEL, aged 55 years and 4 mouths. Funeral from his late residence, No. 286 39th st., corner 6th av., South Brooklyn, on Thursday, 20th inst., ateleven A. M. Remsen.—On Wednesday, March 19, 1879, of pneu- ere Recep homey a 65 years. Relatives and friends of the family are respectfully ma to Set the Fee from Solemn. octane ‘ashington av., Brooklyn, on morning, the 2ist inst., at ten o'clock, The remains will be taken to Foster’s Meadow, L. L, for interment. Rosxrrs.—On Monday, March 17, Jang E, Ronenrs, in the 70th Fie ot her Bite Relatives and friends of the fam! x are respectfull; invited to attend the funeral, on Thursday, Ma 20, from Mer late residence, No, 443 West 2 st., at one o’clock, without further notice, and are requested not to send flowers, RockEFeLLER.- On Tuesday, March 1g, of scarlet fever, Joun Waxs, eldest son of George W. and Fannie Rockefeller, aged 7 years, 3 months and 1 days. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral, from the residence of his parents, Fort Loe, N.J., on. pe 21st inst., at twelve M. Boat leaves Canal st, at 10:30 A. M, Savace.—March 18, Mrs. Letrrta Savace, in the 08d year of her age. Her relatives and friends, and those of her sons, Joseph W. and George W. Savage, aro invited to at- tend her fyneral, irom the First Presbyterian Chureh, Rahway, N. J., on Friday, the 2st inst. at halt-past one P."M. Carriages will be in attendance on the arrival of the 12 M. train from New York. Sxxny.—On Wednesday, March 19, Buinort, widow of the late Thomas Seery, a native of the h of yo county Westmeath, Ireland, in ith year of her age. ‘The funcral will take place from her late residence, 679 2d av., on Friday, at one o'clock. - SrEexckn.—On Wed: » March 19, CHARLES, son of Peter and the late Ann Spencer, aged 2 years, 11 months and 13 days. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the funeral, from the residence of his father, 89 9th av., Friday, March 21, at two P. M, Sreets.—Rev. ALPuoNsUS M. STEE1S, aged 3i years, late pastor of the Church of the Immaculate Concep- tion, Montclair, N, J. Relatives, friends and the reverond clergy are in- vited to attend the funeral services, at St. Patrick’ Cuthedral, on Friday, 21st inst., at & quarter to ten Taarre.—At his late residence, 163 Brooklyn, March 17, LuKx 'TaayrE, aged 50 Solcian requiem mass at St. Paul’s Chi of Court Cougross sts., for the repose of his soul to-day (Thu ), at ten o'clock, thance to Cal- be! Cometery for interment. ‘A® Riven.—On Wednesday, March 19, ANN, widow of John Van Riper, in the 84th year of her age. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the funcral, at her late residence, 17 East 37th st., at ten o'clock, on Friday, the 2ist inst. Watnonp.—After long suitering, Bupoer WALROND, aged 73, native of county an orye Troland, Relatives and friends invited to attend funeral, from Bellevue Houpital, to-day, at one o'clock, thence to Calvary wen Ba AE ara J.,March 19, of con- gestion of in aud lungs, Jane Kicnanns, beloved wife of Robert Wale, aged 60 years and 1 month, A true wife and just mother, Notice of funeral hereafter, Werep.—In Brooklyn, on fionday, March 17, after a brief iliness, Wa. Hexny Weep (of the Weed & — Company), in the 60th year of Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to at- tend the'funeral services, at the Church of the Holy Trinity, corner Clinton and Montague sta., on Thura- day, 20th, at half-past eleven A, M. The remains will be taken to Rye, Westchester county, for interment, on train which leaves Now York and New Haven rae :20 P. M. ILLIAMSON. At Stony Brook, L. 1., on Tuesday, March 14, DaNynu Y. WILLIAMSON. Funeral from St. James’ tecopel Church, Smith- town, L. I., Friday, 21st, at three P. M. Woopwanp.—On Tuesday, 18th inst., at his resi- dence, 6 Gramercy Park, Rogues T, Woopwanp, in the 67th year of his age, Faneral services at Church of the Divine Paternity, corner 45th st, and Sth ay., on Friday, 2ist inst, at vos and friends axe reapectiully in- TINANGIAL AND COMMERCIAL, 1 The Stock Market Active and’ Feverish.- MONEY ON CALL 5 A 6 A 4 PER CENT, Government Bonds Weak, States Dull and Railroads Lower. - 3 Way STREET, Wepweapay, March 19—6 P, M. } Business on ‘Change to-day, by a strotch of com- parison, may be described ag growing out of what may be called a half mourning market, which held a Place midway between the positive grief of a decline at one time and the comparative elation of @ rise at another. Both of these extremes were prominent to-day, tMe decline in prices being conspicuous in carly hours and the advance in later ones. Like most things in life the course of the market was founded upon the question of money, and as nobody could readily answer as to the probability of a feast or a famine of loanable funds during the next few wecks, a doubt was+ established, of which the bears got the benefit and values the damage. Such an apprehension existed at least during the morning hours, and it was sufil- ciently powerful to depress prices and encourage @ selling movement in all the more prominent stocks, Comparatively speaking moncy was closer in the morning, the market rate for call loans being from 5 to 7 per cent, while that for sixty and ninety daya was little, if anything, cheaper. In tho afternoon, however, the rate was easier, accommodation being reailily obtained on mixed securities at 31 per cong, under, the report that Secretary Sherman had re+ newed his assurances of an intention to keep money easy. The let up in thd money market was favor- ably reflected in the stock market, and quotations which had hung fire carly in tho day shot up- ward in the shape of higher figures and a gen- eral buoyancy which made everything bet- ter at the end by % to 1 per cent. Erie was especially, weak upon sales of long stock, which the street ‘ascribes to Mr. Keene, and there ‘was a good deal of feebleness in Missouri, Kensas and Texas, now that the Burlington and Quincy buyers (having obtained the control of the stock) are out of the market. The St. Paul directors meet to» morrow, and will unquestionably declare a 33, per cent dividend upon the preferred shares, and it is stated they will show s surplus of some $600,000. A rumor prevailed that the past due interest upon the ‘Western Union railroad bonds would be paid on the Slst inst., but the St. Paul people professed to be ig- norant of the matter, and the report may be there- fore taken as apocryphal. Tho niarket, as a wholo, cloged with manifest strength, with a marked recov- ery in prices and with a firmness but one degree re- moved from buoyancy. ‘ The opening, highest, lowest and closing prices of stocks at the New York Stock Exchange to-day were as follows:— Opening. Highest, Lowest, Closing, Delaware & Hudson.. 39% 40%; 891g 40. ese ©1043 108% 10835 123 pty 12% 1% (288 brs de 1B 113% 71K 70% = “7095 Wl, 120° ay 55% BANS 555g 84% 8535 2 81: p son as 4655 87%, «= 86%CSC« 439 4h 4\5 wy = 18g DBS ie 2 aan 9 9 9 WK 8. 4.98 61 60 00x, St. L. & San F.. 6% OT 6% $7 St. L. & San F, pref. 815 8% 8% St. L.&SauF. ist pret x 1817 18 ¥ & ore. ‘tia lorris & Es Mild St Paul... 38: 38" Mil & St Paul pf 82) ‘3a! 5's Kew York Con-.11¢, 114 ew Jersey Con. 87%, 37: Ohio & Miss. 1 1 Pacing Matte. 13 1 Tg toy Pita FeWo10s hoo 40% aL epees as 633 108 ye 35 BO. American Ex... 40.) 4936 ¥ by BK United States... A7K 480 8 Ch 2 Erion... Pa Fy vi yf 150° 153° Union Pacifie., 73 The total sales of stocks at the Board to-day ag- groyated 153,400 shares, which were distributed as follows :—Chicago and Northwestern, 32,730; do. pro- ' ferred, 10,100; Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific, 1,527; Delaware, Lackawanna and Western, 23,150; Delaware snd Hudson Canal, 1,100; Erie, 22,240; Kan- sas Pacific, 650; Lake Shore, 8,960; Michigan Central, 1,160; Milwaukee and St, Paul, 13,130; do, preferred, 2,500; Missourl, Kansas and ‘Texas, 1,900; New York Central, 355; New Jersey Central, 11,150; Pacific Mail, 1,810; Union Pacific, 1,606; Wabash, 3,800; ‘Western Union Telograph, 5,500, The money market was more active to-day and call foane were mgde generally at 5a 6 per cent, the higheat rate of the day being 7 per cent and the clos- | ing 4 per cent. The following were the rates of ex- change on New York atthe undermentioned cities to-day :—Savannah, buying >; premium, selling 4 premium; Charleston, upward tendency, baying 1-16 discount a par; New Orleans, commercial 8-16, bank par; St. Louis, 25 premium; Chicago firm, buying 1-10 discount, selling 1-10 premium, and Boston 20 to 25 cents discount. Foreign exchange ‘was dull and there was nochange in the posted rates. The Clearing House statement was as follows:— ‘The Sub-Treasury to-day paid out $29,140 gold for legal tenders redeemed. The London advices report the market for segurities firm. Consols edvanced from 96% s 963¢ to 96% a 96% for money and to 96% for the account. United States bonds, with the exception of 1367's and ten-forties, which were steady at 103% and 103% respectively, were }¢ higher. New fours advanced to 101%, 43¢’s to 10714 and fives to 106%. Evie fell off to 25; preferred \, to 45%, and Pennsylvania \, to 35%. New Jerscy Central ad- vanced }, to 3314. At Paris rentes were firm at 113f, abc. Government bonds here wore weak and lower, es pecially for the four por cents. The subscriptions to tho latter amounted to $70,000, The closing quote tions were as follows:— - Bid. United States curroncy sixos......... 12146 1: United States sixes, 1841, registered. . 106: United Statos sixes, 1841, coupon. ...106 106! United States sixos, 1467, registered, 102% 102 United States sixes, 1867, coupon: ...1025y 103) Me United States sixes, 1868, registerod, 102% 108% United States sixes, 1868, coupon United States ten-forties, registered. .101\ 101 United States ten-forties, coupon. 01 101 United States fives, 1451, registered. 104% United States fives, 1881, coupon, 1043 United States 4} a stored. 104 States , 1891, coupon. ited United States fours, 1907, registered. United States fours, 1907, coupon. State bonds were dull at the Board. Louisiana com- sols advanced to 50'4 on a covering of some short 1m torest, but closed at 50, Tho other issuos were all strong. Railrvad bonds were generally lower, and the following were the changes compared with last Previous salos:—A decline of 2 per cont in Denver and Rio Grando firsts and Kansas Pacific income No. 16, 14 in C., C. and I. ©, firsts, 134 in Jersey Contral firsts, consols assented, and Missouri, Kensas and ‘Texas, consols assented, and Kansas Pacifie sevens, Denver division, with coupon certificates; 1% im Missouri, Kansas and Téxas seconds, % in Burling ton, Cedar Rapids and Northern firste; ¢ in Ctiose peake and Ohio firsts series B, Delaware and Hudson coupon sevens of 1304 and Canada Southern firste quaranteod; % in Union Padifio firsts, and Xin Wa, 8 . my = 1534 15% Western Union,104% 204) 4382 Wabash... 19D sols 61 ry ye