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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1845-03-28
A Mathematical Prodigy.

The Vermont Mercury contains an account OF a
bov 9 years Of age, whose mathematical acquire
ments almost exceed belief He is familiar with
Algebra, Geometry, Logarthms, and Trigonometry.
He has wonderful facility too, in calculating and
operating with numbers. 1t is not with him an
instiaetire operation il was with Zerah Coburn,
but the result of reason which he and does full
ly explain His name is Henry T. Stafford of Roy
alton. He is of feeble frame, simple and child-like
in his manners, but with great maturity Of mind.
Professor Dewey of the Vermont Medical College,
in Woodstock, who writes the account in the Mer-
curry, says of him;
He multiplies three figures by three figures, with
the greatest ease and shows k0ic he does the work.
gave him 500 10 be multiplied by 7S7, and in less
than minute he gave the productby his head alone.
He said he multiplied 757 by 600 and subtracted
from the product 8 times 7o7. then gave him
577 to be multiplied by 1876 and, as he said the
product he observed that $40 is the square Of "a,
and that he multiplied 995 by the factors y -
6 x and added once 1886. He has wonderful ia
cility in finding factors, if there any, in the
numbers TO be multiplied gave him 7G5 to be
multiplied by 567; and in moment, he gave
the product, as he said, by multiplying 765 by the
factors 0 X 8 X 1857. In giving him numbers
at random, found that in one case, when the null
tiplier Vas III, he had multiplied the other num-
Der by 3 X SO. He gives the product by multiply
ing 10 his head more than three figures in the null
tiplier and multpcand each; but his friends do
not wish him 10 exert himself such high num-
bers his mind labors greatly, in obtaining the re-
sult
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1845-03-28
MiIleriSIl,.

The trial of Israel Dammon, a Millerite elder at
Dover Maine, on the 18th ult. has disclosed scenes
of disgusting obsceniiy among these deluded and
wicked people, that are shockingly revolving
VIM c. Crosby, Esq. testified that he attended one
Of their meetings among other things he said,
He had seen them in groups hugging and kissing
each other. Once saw Elder Hall with his boots
off, and the women would go and kiss his feet
One girl made a smack, but did not hit his foot
with her lips Hall said, 'He that is ashamed Of
me before men, him will be ashamed OF before my
father and the holy angels She then gave his feet
a number of kisses
The Portland Advertiser says, they hud TO the
work, &c. Many of these once respectable,
happy, and comfortably situated. Now, by this de-
fusion Of the devil, they are walowing on the floor,
their characters lost their families broken up, their
daughters debased, their minds wild with insanity
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1845-03-28
Texas.

1t is not altogether certain that Texas will be ad-
mitied TO the Union under the recent act Of Con-
gress. The Texans seem TO be by no means pleased
with the terms of Milton Browns resolutions. The
National Register, the organ OF the new Admins
trution in Texas, is very warmly opposed to an
nexation upon the terms there imposed. The Gal
weston news, iavors annexation even upon these
terms. We presume the result will be negotia-
ton, under the Senate amendment to Milton
Browns resolutions. Texas will insist upon pay
ment of her debts, and the Southern chivalry will
drive the Northern slough faces" into the measure
upon these OF any other terms they choose to pre-
scribe.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1845-03-28
bermont 11boenix.
BRATTLEBORO, FRIDAY, MARCH IS, 1915.
Vermont and Massachusetts, Railroad.

We are happy to say that the clouds that have
for little while lowered over this enterprise, in
consequence Of some diversity Of feeling as 10 its
management, have been entirely dispelled, and no
obstacle seems 10 stand in the way Of its immediate
and rapid prosecution. Ii has been definitely ar
ranged, with great unanimity, that A. Crocker,
Esq is 10 be chosen President and under the direc-
tons of the Board is to have the charge of con-
struction. The high, character and sngeness of
purpose of the Directors and the eminent practical
ability of Mr. Crocker, will ensure the confidence
of the stockholders and the public. 1t is to the
unshrinking courage, restless and vigilant activity
and energy, indomitabe perseverance and never
failing tact of Mr. Croker, that the Fitchburg road
is mainly indebted for its origin, its early COM
petion, aud triumphant success. He brings all
these qualities enriched by recent and extern
sive experience in building a road whose stock at
its completion is twenty five per cent. above par, 10
the Vermont and Massachusetts Railroad We un-
derstand that the surveys preparatory to the loca-
ton OF the road far South Roynlston, TO be
Immediately commenced, and that the road will
probably be prepared for letting thus far by the LIST
day of June next.
We learn that Col. Joseph Gocdhue, of this
place, has resigned his situation in the Board of D
rectors and that Mr. Lamb of Boston will be elect
ed to fill the vacancy. The Board will then be
composed Of the following gentlemen John Da-
Wis., Isaac Livermore, Thomas G. Cary, Jabez g.
Howe, H. Weld Fuller, Nicholas Little, Alvah
Crocker, Gardiner C. Hall, A. T. Hall, Calvin
Townsey, Charles Hudson, Thomas Lamb, J DOrr
Bradley.
With such Board Of Directors there can be no
lack Of confidence. Their motto is, "The road
the tehOle road-and nothing but the road
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1845-03-28
TO MERCHANTS
Who buy
DRY GOODS, CROCkERY, CARPETS,
FEE a r III K r. S
AND PAPER HANGINGS,
Cheap for Cash.

HARDON, BROWN & CO. respectfully in
N vite the attention OF all Merchants throuh-
out New England, who buy for cash. to their
extensive stock of the above Goods. Their
Goods are bought with express reference to the
retail trade, in quantities as large and terms as
favorable as those of any Jobbing House in
Boston or New York. They make no idle
statement when they say they can sell as
CHEAP. Merchants who buy of them will
make saving in price, in time, in the transport
,ation of goods, and will always find on hand
a greater number of articles, such as the retail
trade require, than can be found in any TEN
Jobbing Houses in Boston or New York =
Thus showing at glance, that they can af-
ford to sell greater number of articles, at
much smaller PROFIT than those who sell a
much smaller number.
ALWAYS ON HAND
French German, English, and American
Wooens, in all their varieties.
All the prominent styles of American COttons
and printed Goods.
All the new styles of imported printed Goods.
Dress Goods, in all their varieties in Silk, Cot
ton and Wooden fabric.
Carpets in great variety.
Straw Mating and Oil Carpeting.
Pure White Live Geese Feathers.
Scotch, Russia, and Irish Linens, in great va
rieles and very cheap.
Crockery, Glass, and China Ware, 90 per
cent. less than Boston or N. York price.
Britannia Ware, very cheap.
100000 Rolls Paper Hanging, 10 per cent
less than elsewhere to be found.
10000 Rolls French Paper, of their own I'm
portation.
or All orders promptly attended to.
Worcester, March 26, ls45. CIV 81
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1845-03-28

FIRE.-On Friday Of last week. just at the grey
of the evening, our village alarmed by the un.
usual cry of FIRE FIRE II proved TO be the dwell
ling-house of James NJ. Reed. II caught in the at
tic from the chimney, it is supposed and in few
minutes the roof was in bright blaze. Il was,
however, by the hearty and united exetions of the
FIRE company and the citizens, soon extinguished,
but not without serious injury to the house. The
furniture received other injury than that
Toned by hasty removal. Mr. Reed was insured
in the Vermont Mutual.
We trust that this gentle warning will lead the
citizens and OF real estate in those parts Of
the village not already supplied, to provide them
selves with an ample supply of water. fire of
few minutes more duration would have completely
exhausted the supply and have left the surrounding
property at the mercy OF the flames and for this
supply limited as il was, they were indebted to the
enterprise of single individual, who had sunk a
large reservoir on his own premises.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1845-03-28
~ TO MERCHANTS
WHO BUY
Live Geese Feathers for Cash.

HARDON, BROWN & CO., invite
II the attention of Merchants who buy
Live Geese Feathers, to examine their stock
before purchasing. They have made such ar
engagements as will enable them, at all times, to
sell in quantities OF from to 5000 Lbs. Cheap
er than they can be bought either in Netc
Yorx or Boston. They have one of their firm
always in the Market, and have completed ar
rangements to be in possession Of every fact in
enabled to offer their Feathers at the very low
est Market prices, either in the original Sacks
or repacked in suitable order TO be sent TO any
yars Of New England, and from 30 to 100 Lib.
Sacks, to suit purchasers at the shortest notice.
All orders promptly attended to, orders for
Hotels executed at the lowest terms.
Worcester, March &c, I545. CIV 81
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1845-03-28
= Loco Focos.

Rail Roads.-A bill has been ordered 10 he on.
crossed by the Canadian Parliament, chartering A
road to Sherbrook Qhence on to Portland, Me. If
any body will build it,) and authorizing contnu.
anee from Sherbrook to Quebec, and also side cut
10 S'anslead, so as to go on thence to Boston, Gov
Paine is in Montreal and will doubtless pToe
agrant for road 10 the Vermont line near Lake
Champlan, with view of extending a road TO
Boston, either by Montpelier or Rutland as the
stockholders may desgnate.-Vt. Watekman.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1845-03-28

PETERBoRo RAiLRoAD.-The Massachusetts, Lee
gislature have chartered Railroad Company to
build road from PeteFboro, N. H., to Shirley,
Mass, there to ntersect with the Fitchburg. The
ultimate purpose is, we learn, to extend the road to
the Connecticut al Charlestown, N. H., and from
thence across the mountains 1t is said the ronte
is preferable to that through Keene, but both, we
take il, are impracticable.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1845-03-28

The following is the list of Representatives elect
ed in Cheshire County
Alsead-Cyrus X. Villas. (Whig gain)
Chester6eld-Ara Hamilton, john Pierce. 2
Wing gain
Dublin Moses Marshall.
Fitzwilliam Rev John Sabin.
Gilsum--Franklin w. Day"
Hinsdale-Elihu Stebbns, Jr.
Jafirey-John Felt (None last yenr.)
keene-1homas M. Edwards, Sumner Wheeler.
Marlboro james Bachelor.
NARROW
Nelson-Abner S. Hutchinson.
Richmond Nicholas Cook"
Rindge-Stephen b. Sherwin.
Roxbury--Rev. Ezra Adams.
Stoddard-Joel w. Eaton.# GAnti-Radical1
Sullivan Rev. Josiah Peabody.
Surry--George Wilcox tH"'
Swanzey-Amos Richardson" William Hewes. y
Troy-Rev, jeremiah Pomeroy.
WalPole-John z. Maynard, Luther Proctor.
Westmoreland-Joh Albee."
Winchester-John G. Capron, Israel H. Smith.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1845-03-28

STANsrEAD AND MONTREAL RAMRoAD---lt
seems that this route has its difficulties. The
report Of MIR Croker, the engineer, shews the
highest gradients to be II Ia feet per mile for
nearly miles, and 70 Ia feet for Ia miles. The
distance from Stanstead to Montreal is 1913 90
miles. It's estimated cost is 955o,OoO, and its in
come FIVE per cent.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1845-03-28

Sarah Dickinson, girl of fourteen years of age,
was tried at Greenfield last week, for setting fire
to the barn of Asa l.. Field, of Leyerett She was
acquitted. From her own confession il was proved
that she set fire TO the hay with match, but she
did not think il would burn, and after it began to
burn, she tried to put it out. She entertained no
i'll will towards the owner, with whom she had
lived almost from infancy
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1845-03-28

NATIvEIsM IN NEW YoRK.-The charter election
in New York takes place in few days. The Ma
tives have nominated for reelection the present
Mayor, James Harper. The Wings have nomina-
ted Dudley Selden, and the Locos VIM. F. Have
meyer. Many of the Wings have no objection to
MIR Harper, but think it is of far greater conse-
quence that the Wings keep together, and keep up
an organization, than that Mr. Harper be reelected
The result will probably be that the Locos will
succeed, as plurality elects. Wherever Native
sm has taken root and fiourished, it has weakened
the Wing party.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1845-03-28
New Hampshire Election.

We gave the general result Of the Election in
this State in our last. Below give the vote for
Governor, in the several towns in Cheshire County,
compared with that of last yea., II twill be seen
that the aggregate vote is much smaller than last
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1845-03-28

LIoENsEs IN MicHIGAN.-A bill submitting the
question of Licenses no Licenses, to the peo-
pie of the several towns, has passed the House of
Representatives of this State by the Strong vote of
30 TO T.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1845-03-28

The Sd trial Of Polly Bodine for the murder of
her sster-in-aw, is now taking place in New York
before Judge Edmonds.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1845-03-28

Fitchburg Acknowledgements of Capital
Stock.-On the 18th, an animated debate took
place in the House, on bill reported by the
Railroad Committee, allowing the Fitchburg
Railroad Corporation TO add half million Of
dollars to its capital stock, and authorizing it
TO subscribe to the Vermont and Massachusetts,
Railroad, and some Others named in the bill,
and also to any other Railroad already incorpo-
rated by the legislature, or which may be in
corporated, which unite with, or intersect the
Fitchburg road. Authority was also given to
the corporation TO purchase any other road or
branch, or to make any contract for the run
ming Of the cars thereon and the general man
agement of the same. The bill was opposed,
on the ground, that the corporation already
had an unexpended surplus capital stock Of
three hundred thousand dollars, and that the
unlimited authority granted for subscribing to
other roads was dangerous, and might be detri-
mental and injurious to the corporations so sub
scribed TO, and through them to the public in
terests, by giving the control thereof TO the
Fitchbnrg corporation. Other objections were
also made, and, after an minated discussion,
the bill was recommlied TO the Railroad Com
ee.-.nassachusetts Spy.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1845-03-28

WAsHIScroS, Wednesday afiernoon--One of
the most decidedly amusing incidents that have
CURED here lately, connected with officeholding
and Office keeping, came to my knowledge TO- day.
IL seems that Thomas Lloyd Esq, Surveyor Of
the Port of Baltimore, who was appointee Of Ty-
Ter, and confirmed by the Senate very late in the
last session, has manifested the utmost anxiety to
be retained in his situation, by continued stream
OF petitions TO Mr. Polk to that effect ever since the
day of the Inauguration
Finally, in order to the favor of the Presi-
dent, and at the same time furnish him living, mo-
wing evidence OF his regard, he sends him from Bal
tnore, as present, tolerable looking nag--called
horse by some and sieed by others. Mr. Polk
forthwith directs that the animal petition be reject
ed, and returned again to the gentleman at Bati-
more, anc that MIR Lloyd, the Surveyor, be FORTH
aosh REMOVED, 1t is understood that the orders
were carried into immediate effect Corr. Nt,cark
Daily .4dU.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1845-03-28

We understand that the members of the Diplo-
matte Corps waited upon the President of the Uni
ted States yesterday in body, and through their
Senior, the minister of Russia made an Address 10
INN, on the occasion of his accession to the Presi-
aency, expressive of The friendly sentiments enter
tained towards the United States by the Soveregns
and Governments whom they represent and OF
their earnest desire 10 continue to maintain the ex-
islng friendly and peaceful relations between this
country and theirs; TO which Address the President
iaae n'ting reply reciprocating these sentiments
on his part as The Chief Magistrate of his own
country.-Nat. Int.
!, Fast day IN Vermont.-Gov. Slade has appointed
Friday, the lth of April next, as day Of Fasting
and Prayer Proclamation next week
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1845-08-02
An Old ar,ancfment Ren,,ped.
ARRIVAL OF THE NORTHERN MAIL

ARRIVAL OF THE NORTHERN MAIL.
By the change which takes place day, in the arrival
Of the Northern Mail, would that the Post Master
General has been defeated in his efforts bring about
expeditions transmission OF the mails for the South
This be attributed the continued refusal OF the
Philadelphia Rail Road Company, transport the
mail their ROAD the night, for less than
1880, which the Post Master positively refused PaC.
The Northern Cars therefore, will reach Richmond
A. W., as by the former to-day
believe.
Whilst this may have the appearance OF expedtng
vel from the North, yet it will not bring from tina,
quarter fresh intended, when it before chan
ged. However the effort has been made, if out fail.
We rather disposed think that friends in Ra
leigh. n. c., and Petersburg. will rejoice hear OF
this but they are not well off they might be. Our
merchants too. may be glad of this arrangement,
first disposed be, but they might have been
erially benefited had the Post Master General succeeded
his project OF bringing the New York mail direct.
y through, without stoppage.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1845-08-02

The following is an extract Of a letter from
~OId Virginia" IN New York city. The writer
seems to think that we Of the South are about 10
be left "among the dark ages, unless the citizens
wake zap and turn their attention to Improvement
NsuoNAL HOrEr, Nav YoRE ,
July 2gih Is. (
Gentlemen;- The time has atnved when hc people OF
vireiss snd Maryland should unite in one common c1ue
20 promote their true Interests b. giving every possible
etty 90 the Improvement at o state, BY dovclo ng tct
resources sud attracting capta and population. Tic Yan
lees, he Cansdaps. and Tree white States Of the North
and west are shout to osso you among the dark sges
Fesu Of ships arvng hers daily, fall 0i people, Who
sfs transported from the City Of new YoIk ~ Buhio lo
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1845-08-02
N. Y. MARKET July go SAP. NJ.

N. Y. MARKET July 30 ID =. Nj.
One hundred and thirty ouel coal sold sbou,
% 2S chal mos Coffee 6rm Brazil sell 61'7i cts;
sales 900 velvet bottle eorks 10 cash ST.
Domingo log wood Sl750sels. cash; sales 10000 lbs.
Jersey hax at cash bunch held S2.
4oa2 SO. sales 5000 lbs. mixed b. hair at IL
cts To- cash Manila hemp Sit2.5o ton. mos; 500 Rio
Grande hides % lbs, sold at l2l Cts Ices 81
cent cash saes $50 bbls NJ orc,ns Moascs at %
mos free sales turpentine at e2s7}s bb American lin
seed oil 67a Ga sales 10 bales Leehorn rags No. p
st cts aud ~ No. at 4e' mos; sales Ohio clover seed
Of 6ta cts; sugar steady; sales tin plates Y at 30
l23 mos; 100 bbls Lisbon Madeira wine sold
from the wharf SIS cts. moe; No. nutmeg, 81 Osa
10, mos.
Cotton Is very quiet at steady prices.
No change in Flour: 81. 900 bbs HaIal aud Gal
lego flour of this have already been contracted
at S6,S75, deliverable the mills, 5000 BUSH Southern
corn sold at 10 ST lbs 1000 Northern 81 cts
sure; Oats DO had 43s44 cts Southern brought 36
whi.ky-aai is offered. 223 cts, asked; drudge h,.
been sold at 81 Gu.
There have been large sslcs OF beef and pork bu,
prices are quite firm.
further sale OF Northern whalebone at 3I4 cts.
Bill are very hrm prime sterling bo quoted at 10
PREM and francs 5.26ts273
7. =. Evenng.-Ths sales Of cotton TO day have been
very small.-JoUR Con-
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1845-08-02

A WHOLE FAMILY IN orFtcE.-Ths'e IL 70.
nakable sn,spriss Family, Of the Of Rs,hburn In
Csyuga county, IN W who follow the trade Of politics
for living. They commenced business Wings, bat
upon making the discovery that the Wing party did not
always win and that when it in power the entire
family psnsioned thcse hopeful youths turned Lo
Foco. One Of the Brothers, tirun, whom the Whies
had elected Sheriff. instead OF serving his time,
soldier Of fortune should have donc deserted to the
my with his srms and ammunition. Another OF the tribe,
(GeorgeJ was elected to Congress. Hrum, when he
ceased to be Sheriff claimed be Of Auburn Prison.
and to make toom for him. Mr. Doubleday. veteran re
publican. was turned out. third Brother, (Amos,> de-
handed the Auburn Post Office. This seemed "going II
rather strong and the party hcsitated. But Congressman
George wrote threatening Letter the Union, and be-
hold, Amos is Post Master Here three Brothers, fresh
aud rcekng Apo.ates feeding the public crib. In the
time, old, uniform Republicans who stood in the
ranks when the Rahburns their opponents are left
to elbow and strike" unrequited. And these "Dsesys
without Dalgauys one redeemnz vrue> ~i be ready.
when the time turns enlist for pay aud booty under
banner.-AR Er<a. Jour.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1845-08-02

cne dollar each. While the North and Wet are going
ahesd-you, South OF Mason & Drons line, arc retro
grading that your paper quite popular at this ele
giant Establishment kept by wyckoff Curtis. where
the will find home, and every part OF the house
nice, new, clean and comfortable in every partcular-
When YOU New York. try the National. IN Court
land Street. No. 5, near Broadway.
Nouns OLD VIRGINIA.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1845-08-02
DIR PATERSON,
REMOVAL OF THE BOOKSTORE OF
DRINkER & MORRIS,


the H September next shall remove place Of bust
" TO the occupied by Messrs Richards Gard
No 81 Main Street. doors below the leading
Mayos Bridge and the Exchange Hotel where continue
keep hand usual varied and
ard publications department OF Literature
Sciences
All standard School and Classical Books published
AMI most approved editions and
Books staple and fancy school Stationary
sha continue all publications Of auy nonre
they from established publishers eoun-
Try and Europe, rendering all complete.
COUNTRY MERCHASrs and al others respectfully
invited TO call home deienn-d q
sell II such prices will satisfaction and upon liberal
To our old Customers and friends beg leave that
pains shall be spared To continuance Of the patronage
ho,ray bestowed and predecessors for the forty
yeas.
Fall Supply Of Books and Stationary.
BY the ls September shah receipt Of
Fa supply Of Goods comprising usual variety which shap
offer for sale No %, Main Street.
JUsT Published
Richardson's Virginia and North Carolina Almanac 1886
Tates American Form Book, being OF the complete
form hooks published.
Joynes the Statute Of Limitations;
The Virginia Warbler, lev collection OF songs
WILL SHORTLY PUBLsH
Edition OF the Southern Reading BOOK Nos J. and J.
Aayo's New Justice Of the Peace.
DINNER MORRIS,
Publishers, Booksellers. Station ers, BookbinderS
aug and Dealers IN Music and Musical In,trum-nt,.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1845-08-02
REroRrEp FOR rHE UNITED STATES GAzErrE.
PHILADELPHIA MARKET

WEDNESDAY EVENING. July Both.
Flour-There liule inquiry in the market 10.
day Tor export but sales reporied we continue 10
quote ordinary shipping brands 81 1914. selected I IS;
sound old stock brings iaI O6 IL. Rye Flour held
, p IL, and Penn'a Corn Meal ISL. Wheat arrives
slowly. aud inquired for quote new Southern a,
s5ss6 lot Of fair old Penn'a store brought Soc Corn
We notice sale OF Southern yellow at 44c. oas-A
OF Delaware sold 32c. No further
in Groceries. Provisions firm.