Pricing Supplement Dated January 27, 1995           Rule 424(b)(2)
                                                 File Nos. 33-55295
                                                     and 33-58144 
(To Prospectus dated November 23, 1994 and
Prospectus Supplement dated December 14, 1994)

THE CHASE MANHATTAN CORPORATION

Subordinated Medium-Term Notes, Series C
(U.S. $ Fixed Rate)
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Trade Date: January 27, 1995             Original Issue Date: February 3, 1995
Principal Amount:  $7,000,000            Net Proceeds to Issuer: $6,895,000 
Issue Price:100%                         Agent's Capacity:
Selling Agent's                          x Principal Basis   Agency Basis
  Commission/Discount:  $105,000     
Interest Rate: 8.55%
Maturity Date: February 15, 2002
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Form:
              x      Book-Entry
                     Certificated

Redemption:
                     The Notes cannot be redeemed prior to maturity
              x      The Notes may be redeemed prior to maturity
                     on any Interest Payment Date occurring on or after the
                     Initial Redemption Date

       Initial Redemption Date:  February 15, 1997
       Initial Redemption Percentage: 100%
       Annual Redemption Percentage Reduction: N/A %

Repayment:
              x      The Notes cannot be repaid prior to maturity
                     The Notes can be repaid prior to maturity at the option
                        of the holder of the Notes

       Optional Repayment Date:  N/A
       Optional Repayment Price: N/A %

Discount Note:       Yes        x No

   X   Smith Barney Inc.               Chase Securities, Inc.