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:  $15,000,000        Net Proceeds to Issuer: $14,887,500 
Issue Price:100%                      Agent's Capacity:
Selling Agent's                       x Principal Basis   Agency Basis
  Commission/Discount:  $112,500     
Interest Rate: 9.00%
Maturity Date: February 15, 2002
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Form:
        x Book-Entry
          Certificated

Interest Payment Dates:  February 15 and August 15 of each year commencing
                              August 15, 1995
Regular Record Dates:  February 1 and August 1 of each year

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.