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New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1847-05-21

r. {. KEMP, Aucuoneer.
Store al Broadway, side third sosc above causls
cash ADVANCES made, and all sales promptly
~ settled Sales 81 fuuinre At private dwellings, and
stocks Of goods personally attended TO and solicited
C. X will devote particular s,tention 20 TIE sale q
books and private brsriss bic ecnvsaences fer whsch
very ample
SATURDAY. May e.
At 10 O'clock al The Auction Room.
FVRxtrUsE AND HOUSEKEEPING AkricLgs-R G. Kemp
will sell on saturday 81 10 O'Clock 90 above large and
general assortment OF and secondhand furniture, CON
prisng all the usual variety Of psror and ehsmbef Nrni
ture, well worthy the notice Of buyers,
Also an invoice OF crccksry ware.
Also mahogany French bedstsaas sofas and divsns.
Also custom mahogany parlor chairs. eenter table, te
Also invoice OF rosewood writing decks work boa
IS aud dressing csssa
Also 80 pieces u mperdss Csrpetinss In lots TO suit
SATURDAY, May %.
A. i2oclock
Piano FORTS superior (se<ondhapd) eStave DC
toned piano forte In uahoAey ease, Ia good sgdsr
superior woFkmaashl p-soN o5So . few ears dncs.
TuEspAY, Nay IS
Al 10 O'Clock, Of store AL Broadway, ta' doors shove
Caaalsk
Srock OF GESrEEL CLorsss- Catalogue Sals.--R. L.
kemp will sell IT suction by catalogue Tuesday ct "
o'clock above large stock Of seasousbs and esutee
ready made clothing comprising large and desirable -
sormeni, which win be found vel worthy Of the alter
lion Of the trade we'll gentlemen for hs,r own
the whole OF which will be sold whoas reserve 10 sAusy
q legal claim.
Farther particulars In time. Catalogues will be ressy
and the goods may be examined the afternoon before The
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1847-05-21
tvA Plain stafemcnf.- Comp,

~ A Plain ACKNOWLEDGEMENT Compound
syrup Of Tar and Wood Napha-This medicine, the IN
venton OF smsn who gave the subjects Of Pulmonary
Bronchial and Pecoral Diseases tho most rigid examna
has been before The public four years Du-
ring thisperiod has performed some OF the most remark
able record Of Pulmonary Consumpton-secured
the recommends and Of physicians 10 their practice
and the wame approval Of thousands Of persons In ofdl
nary and colds coughs In hoaseness, splitting Of
blood, &c.
Certificates Of s wonderful power have been given in
tome instances and sworn TO a. true, by persons who
any time, will give verbal verihcaton OF their contents
But, beware Of limitations, snd purchase ThOmpsOu's
COMPOUND Syrup ofTsr from none but advertised a. eus
Of those shove The suspicion Of dealing IN counlerie
II frequently used and highly Ommende1 bg some
OF the 2eciabe physicians IN New-fork and Phil
sdelp hia
Prepared only by AUGNEY L DICKSON, N. Z cor. Of
Fiflh and Spruce sta Phil adephia Sold wholesale ard
retail by WYATT RETCHUM, general Agents. l2l
Fulton. Al and nj gTS Broadway a. Smsis
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1847-05-21

~ Al eHz-rf 70 Adyrrfiiez1aI int = mail ms,s
postpaid, Inv uill not b taira o., sf tiS ,s51r
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1847-05-21
LIQUID HAIR DYE.

rS'- Bachelors instantaneous Liquid Hair
Dye IS decidedly the best yet offered 10 produces per-
fectly and natural color without staining the skin,
leaving the hair so and elastic The natural hair Sold
hy WM. BACHELOR, Waist Price hsir bottles
81 80; whsker bottles 81 Copy he address s26 lmiseod
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1847-05-21
10y JAMKs N. Will. kR-S,ors No. y Es,Sss
ID lane psxt door 70 Ne LLbsrsv-sl
M

Atro o'elcct ct The store ~ Msnen.l.ae.
BIRMINGHAM. SHsFusLe. GxaxAS AND A~ssIcAs
HAspwAKs CVrlEsy. ke-st pseksxes and los Of frssh
hardware just imported and nssafsetara Consisting Of
butts plate hinge curry eomss vess, anvis bces.
bed mill and alss hasare DO. hsnasaw 30,
lea Iees ssacspsns csroins Roes. cardl,siehs snuG
lers table knivss and forks pocket cutlery butcher kpe
shoe and bread do, Tee trays and walters britannia Ger
bolts. NC. &c.
Cssogsss aud goods ready for sxsniss,ion r-s days
before the sale
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1847-05-21

NrW -T0RE. Mav ~. 1871.
bs s,h.,,isr having had t.go Of N-.srs Cgls-r COS
HotAir Fsss In 80 for several months Is happy 70 eS
press he ire ati,.ction with hem ana CONSIDERS Them
NORMAN WHITE.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1847-05-21

LOR HEATING DWELLINGS, CHURCHES, School
houses hos gas ard fOTes are Manufactured and foii
yyhole.sle and retsU b. CULVER co.
40 Fut0n-st. New-NOrk.
T1s kre ala on and uey nTsri0r article Of COOKING
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1847-05-21
ENC LISH LAW BOOKS.

ENG LlSA LAW bOOhS.
st IMPORTED. ana are now sale by the fuhscfi-
y Der A. 80 Nassaust lbsween Be~knsn and Spruce }
until next saturday, 24h May, conssiirg OF Modern Re-
ports. Coke's Reports Peterid0hs Ahndgment ~ 80.
my2l 3usF TIlOS. BENNETT.
THEODORE THINKERS BOTANY.
FFNHis POPULAR BOOK, n which The elements Of h0ia-
Taught in style 81 aped 20 The cuIi, has
already reached s fourth eduon. 10 has been received
with favor by numerous teachers Of Distinction, and is
success uveDie chool boos l. 10 longer prob en-
Price ~ ceuis, angle n - Per dozen ~ The book Il.
mAilsblr y. A WOoDNOkrH, lSi Nssau-sL
myi4 i.eodsDitW*
MORE NEW AND CHEAP BOOKS,
Nd ALL TIE FOREIGN PAPERS 10y the lat steam
her. Captivity cf Napoleon, by Gen Count Monthoion
Part.7 AMI o and ciudej Price - ots each part.
Domhey art son. No q. Price ~ ard 81 CO.
Coiunb an NacsI Inc f,r Jrqa sp.niid frnyfngs 90
Howilts Journsl parts and g. Price p CO. each.
PqlilO Aueaga. by Eugene Scribe Pdee 20 CT
Every Man ms own COrnseor-a very usef book. PC
DR.. Filch's Lecture on the Lungs. Price 81 etc.
FlirlalIons In Anerics. by SeahGe,d. . Goats.
Taylor aud his snersls-many engrAvngs Price - cts
Washir gton and his Generals AMI Napoleon aid his
Marshals, by John Tyler Headley.
Omoo, By the author Or IT. pee PARTS, 20 cts each
The Tourists Gude-Fng land aud the Continent 50 cis.
Hin Side and Border Sketches. by Maxwell 81 cts.
Gambling Unmssked, ~ J. n. Green 20 CT.
Washington, or Legends % he Revolution. 2ctA
Powell on the Eye ia impsrfecions and their
For sale by BERFORD L co. 2Astor House
rny20 isif late WIN. Taylor Co.
90 - al fts : an1ard Drqu,a ard Tf.lra Living Aye
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1847-05-21

WIGS AND TOUPEES.
" Bachelors new invented Wigs and scnlps
are The perfect and natural specimens of the Of
Wig rnsking. The public invited 10 inspect large
assortment manufactured only by VIM. BATCHELOR,
Waist near Broadway Copy he address AZ lmiseod
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1847-05-21
NorIcE-AERcEE 0LU ESTABLISHED
COFFEE AND DINING ROOMS

fy- Is one Of the oldest and best regulated ealing
houses 10 the city-where strangers and citizens n.
viled 10 cali they will always find ~ all hours the
ux1hes Of The market served up reasonable charges
~ n. u. There Is also private entrance 10 Ladies
Dining Room n Anu-st (stlended by Mrs. Mercer FOR
the accommodation Of ladies' families whore business
nav call them to that section Of the city my9 jdseod
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1847-05-21

,arre Comet. Coz. PHILADELPHIA.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1847-05-21
CASTLE GARDENA. /

~ sforttng those des,ros OF Waiting these premises
excellent opportunity. The "a the largest in the
ui,ed States designed by q. Pollard. The Pauting I.
Al Fresco" by Csppel. The Ccsmoramtc Views have
bs rearrsnged, and can be all timeL The
Promsnsdes command hne view Of he Harbor and Mar
rows with the adjacent scenery.
Adniitarce l24 certs.
On sunisy evening, Concert OF Sacred Music VIII be
given by Dndwor,hs usy cslebrsled Cornst Bard. az
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1847-05-21

James g. Hoyt HYan Wsgeuen, il. John J. Phelps,
Jacob Hoppock George Dayton, Edward Ellsworth
WIN Howe. r. JonAihsn SilTges, Milford Martin
Thos. c. Doremus, Low Apgar, VIM. 8 Tisdaie
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1847-05-21
A MEXICAN MUsEUM.-Evsry

n this week commencing on Monday, May II. spends
performances and exhibitions every afternoon 5ococs
and every evening at Last week positively, Of JOIN
DUNN, The Rascal Jack" Also engaged he CRAP
MAN FAMILY, Mr.. HARRISON. Mr. CON0NER. Mise
or THE HUMAN BODY TO be seen ~ al hours al an ex
trs charge Of L. MADAME ROCKWELL, the FORTUNE
Teller.
Aarr..I. .cn-... r-I.- ~ laL .....
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1847-05-21

capital stock Of his Institution Will be opened Monday
I'll May inst the Pacific Hotel 62 Greenwich-s and
80 Temsin open every day until the necessary amount
capital shall hsve been suhscribed Committee vii be
IN attendance from 10 10 - A. NJ and TO NJ each
day and will give all necessary Information Ia relation 10
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1847-05-21

Ieoraag concur Ia the above expressed Opinion OF Mr.
Cslvsr,'. Eorre-as W. " ENERrS.
Pastor Of Laigit-s- Church.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1847-05-21

- II Leonard-s1-on Friday. May n. lst7. M LOVER
win have the honor Of opening PADDl'S PORTFOLIO,
containing not only some sketches OF the OLn lSsH bat
si.o some NsW ANrRCaS Impressions. among which the
r1ercs recitation ~ Msior R'nggod, Sergt Kelly, and
hs Flooded Hsf affie NtsssPpi with some fr-sh S1ngs
And hs oan original comic story OF NEW POTATOES.
Admission ffy cents Tictets 10 be hsG The A.,or
House Al he principal Music stores and the doors In
the evening
Door open Al u O'clock. Performance to commence 81
Z and rnrcfude shlvt 10 a. mylq 81
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1847-09-24
Chittenden County Agricultural Society

The Annual Cattle Show and Fair Of this So
ciety is not completed at the time our paper
goes TO press. We shall endcavor to give our
readers sonc notice of it next week. We have
only time and space to say that it has been in
the highest degree crclitablc to our Farmers,
and TO their wires and dtuglters.
We may be permitted to remark, en- paSsani,
that about the last thing we looked at was a
South American SQuAsr. bnt a little less than
a mile and a half long, and AS hollow AS "A stovc-
pipe. 1t looked like Il sort of vegetable attempt
at an anaconda.
Another matter I'VE supposed it to be the
determination Of the Society not to encourage
Sects in their annual exhibitions ; and vet " the
fair seq had decidedly the upper hand at the
display in the Town Room; nor are we appraised
that any member of the Committee Of Arrange
ments /" set his face against" the proceeding.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1847-09-24

All manner of influences have been permitted
to interfere with the Torn elections IN our
State. and the result is that we have saved the
Lower House by but - the skin of our teeth
Each town seems to have had a " private grew
ance'' of its own, and 10 have sacrificed political
differences upon its altar. When BURLINGTON
and MlpDLEDuRY and ROCKINGHAM send Loco
foco representatives to the Legislature, Locoio-
coism may shout Victory,"i If it thinks it worth
its while but we can assure its worshippers
tia, they are n good deal like the chap that
slipped through the k~cy-lolc while commons
sized people were fighting for the key.
We think the Wing minority in the House
will not be less than four. The Montpelier
Watchm1a and the Patriot put down Wards
boro, in Win1han Co., as having elected a L,-
cofoco. Mr.. Plimpton, the man credited to that
town, was elected by Il few who remained. after
the meeting was declared to be adjourned, and
the Constable and Selcctmen had gone home.
with the ballot-boxcs. We have no idea that
Mr.. Plimpton, under such circumstances, can
hold a seat a moment. Grand Isle is also set
down by both the Montpelier papers as Loco;
whereas the representative ofthat staunch Wing
town is a Wing, and "nothing starter" Clar-
endon, in Rutland Co., is enormously set down
as having made no choice, while she has elected
a Wing.
The SENATE is Wing by II majority. The
election of Senators was not affected by the To-
cal questions that were suffered to overthrow
the Wings in many topns. The consequence
is Il that we nave carried 81 of the 80 Senator'S
the Locofocos having gained none but in Cdle-
donia County, where they have been oflensr sue
ces&ful than The Wings hare, for the past ten gears.
This is the true test vote, this year, and the
Wings have reason to be entirely satisfied with
it. Locofocoism is as far from success in YER
mont as it ever was.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1847-09-24

DThe Montpelier Patriot, in a jubilant ar
ticle in which it attempts to shake hands with
all the prominent" l~ocofocos elected in the
late skirmish in this state, ~tiatters itself and its
readers that the Locofoco Senators are elected
in Old Bennington" man is apt to make a
gosling of himself il he is in the habit of " hal
looing before lie is out of the woods" The
Patriot says:
with the members of the Senate from Bennington
we do not know that We have any personal acquain-
lance"
They were in Montpelier during the session
of 1916, major, and you might have made their
" personal acquaintance" without any difficulty.
Their names are BLAcKMAS E. BRowSELL and
HEMAS MORSE, and they are a pair of as gen.
tlemanly and intelligent Wines as you would
wish to meet. Don't be afraid, Major, we II
give you an Introduction to them !
Speaking of the Orange Co. Senators, the
Patriot says
The federal Senator who is unfortunate enough
II MAJ, too lee with Col kiddcr, wall, we predict
wish himself IN Mexico after the operation.
We suspect we know Col. kilIcr better than
the Patriot docs, after all The Col. is a right.
down clever fellow. and has nothing of the
blood thirsty temper insinuated by the Patriot
and we believe he will be Obliged to us COR tel.
ling the " federal Senators generally " no, tl
be scared !"
BY the way, we hope the patriotic Patrio;
does not mean to intimate that there is any thing
rery dreadful in a mans wishing himself in
Mexico, fighting the battles Of his Country"
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1847-09-24

We learn that the necessary amount Of Stock
has been fully taken up and that the Trustees
have determined to put Offices in the following
places viz st. Adams village, Burlington,
Vergcnncs, MiddIebury, Rutland, Manchester
village and East Bennington those being the
places where the stock has been made up
Doubtless hereafter it may be found e~xpedien,
by the company to put Offices in some other pla.
ces, but we suppose the determination Of such
questions will be left till the extent and position
of the business on the line shall be found on, by
experience. Mr.. Cornell, the contractor, is
here. and we believe he intends to divide the
work If construction into proper sections, and
Ia push the whole to IA completion with vigor.-
We cannot doubt that the prompt payment Of
the calls made by the Trustees will provide the
the means as fast as the most active operations
shall call call for. 1t is to be remembered that
MONEY forms the sinews of the most importan.
arts of peace, as well as Of war.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1847-09-24
The Ordinance of 1857.

We devoted a considerable space in our .o,
umns last week to an article from the Nation,,
intell'gencer, understood to be written hr A.,
Peter Force, explaining the history of the Ord.
nance ct 1887, as often reverted to at this finn,
The in'e'Iigeneer' in publishing this article, in.
trodnced it with the following remarks:-
discussion having arisen in the nuhr.
prints as to the authorship of certain in,npr,an.
provisions embraced in the Ordinance Of 10"
'r the government of the Western Te-,;,n..,'
now constituting several States of tho Trnia.'
ana especially in regard to that celebrated nr"
VISION winch forever excluded slavery from ,rbs,
vast ana fertile region, our fellow tounSnan
ltter f"rce' ESQ has prepared from aurben,;c
"','ria'S Tue article winch arpa,rs an ,ha 49,
ced'"g page From this CAREFUL exnos,,ionn 4,
seems clear that Mr.. Webster WAS ri,L, -
~ MS celebrated speech on =" Font's Rs.nl,,;"a,
m a''t'o'd the authorship Of not the orig;nal
Nohc'P'Ion) of the clause aboye snecitiaJ ~ ~
'''in Dane, of Massachusetts.
n"'PPeis 'lat IN seeking among the arcbiyc.
" u" 'me on States, and among numerous mi.
.a'e eol'ections, for materials for his ynlumippp.
Mo'A' american Archive.," Mr.. Force became
ptsesseu OF the original projects and rcports
''eu 10 congress respecting a plan of COY.
eminent for the Northwestern Territory, i,om
'"e hrst step in lisa to 1887, when the Ord.
nance was finally adopted. He has the copy Of
me ordinance OF 1887, with all its alterations
marked on II, while under consideration. inst as
II was amended at the Presidents table. amongs,
wNich the clause respecting slavery remains at.
tached 10 II, as an amendment, IN Mr.. Danes
na"u~finng' IN the exact words in which it nov
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1847-09-24
Meteorological Phenomenon.

On Saturday last, the 18th inst, a wonder
fully beautiful and extraordinary meteoric cxhi-
bition was seen from this place. We are under
special obligations to our accomplished aud sci
following statement respecting il.
We have procured the suhio;n-d diagram to
be made, dor which we are lad htcd 10 Mr.
ilLLs) which will render Mr.. Tnompsun's de-
~scription easily intelligible.
In the diagram, the outer circle represents
the horizon-the letters n. S. l. and w, the
cardinal points T., the zenith a, the sun, and
B., the intersection of the arches in the north.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1847-09-24

The Ga2ene appears TO be anxious to learn
how "ihat Colchester affair stands now -
Our sister ought not TO ask us such questions
but we feel bound to answer them il she does.
We are happy to say, then, that 1.-THE Colches.
ter affair" was conducted in strict conformity
with the plan laid down by the Colchester meet.
ing. Mr.. Lyon, the Ihird-party candidate. find
ing himself with but .f,r mites, went hnme and
went to bed Ike a good citizen after voting the
Wing ticket Iii, followers amalgamated with
the ether PARTIES and contributed to the election
OF a l~ocoioco representative, from whom. accord
ing To the Gazette. that man is beside himself
who expects anything for Frseiom.'
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1847-09-24

The N. Y. Print House''-Again.

We find in the N. Y. Express the following
card -
To THE PuD1tc-Our attention has been called to
an editorial in" Tie Burlington (permont Free
Press" OF the 10Th August, from which We make the
following extract
Then follows a portion Of the article in the
Free Press Of the date mentioned, wherein we
took occasion to decline, in tolerably explicit
circular of the print House of Messrs. Lee,
hudson d. Lee Of New York, that we should
take "a calico agency and drum up customers
for that highly respectable Establishments
Messrs. LEE g. BREWSTER then proceed to say !
As our House is the one most generally known
throughout the country as" Tie Print House" or
dealers in Prints only 1t is natural that this and SIM
liar articles which have appeared in other papers,
should seriously affect aur standing and business as
merchants. We therefore deem 1t proper to state
that we are not the authors OF the " elaborate Circu-
lar here referred to.
The editors OF the Nicksburg Wing. of the 18th July,
in rejecting upon what they term the coarse Yam
keeism' OF this Secret Circuidr'' aud excusing them
selves from taking a calico agency, have named the
authors but as that paper is not likely to meet the eye
OF the public generally. we would respectfully ask edi-
ed " contract, (withOnt naming the %autlors.) 10 cor
rect the injustice wEtch they have thus inadvertently
zone Us. AS we nave no Ill ar" IN tnr prOnt,, We de-
sire to relieve ourselves from the honor It coniers.
LGG L BREWSTER.
PRrvr WAREHOUSE.
Ner- York, SGpr 10, 1917
We very ctIeeriully correct the injustice"
c m~,l.inrl of b; Mcssrs. LEE g. Brewster,
80 itr's we arc concerned, All nave p.eisnr, in
expressing tie opinion that those gentlemen are
little likely to be seduccd, by the profits or the
= honor Of the thin-, into any small transact
ton Of the character Of that spoken of-[ED.
F.. I.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1847-09-24

D'For the information and convenience of
the members, of the House of Representatives,
just elected, the Clerk Of the House, F. +. MER-
RrLL Esq, has caused the following resolution,
adopted at the last session, to be published
Resolrcd. That the members of the House
may select seats on the afternoon of the day pre-
vious to the annual session of the Legislature.
and notify the clerk of their selection, who shall
make a list of the seats selected but no men,
Der shall he entitled to a preference in seats Sc.
lected before the afternoon of the dav previous
to the session, nor unless selected by the member
in person, by his personal attendance at the
State House.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1847-09-24

DThc Brattleboro E1Sle gives a table Of
the members elect to the next House Of Repre-
sen,a ives, and aplcnds the following ob-erva-
tons. II it is e fls alb hos,s doccri," il certainly
cannot be " nefts' to receive the lncritcd re.
proach of a friend -
This tabl" it will br seen. civcs the Whir-
four malnri'y over all their opponents. We
NOPE that It Will he larger; it mar be reduced
totro ; but however that may be, the result is Il
deeply notifying one, and one which we 'rus,
will teach a valuable lesson to the Wings of Yer
mont. And while such strong Wing towns as
Rockingham, Midilrbuiy, and Burlington, have
diSgracrd themselves and almost lost Us the
State, we take Measure in calling public aitcn-
ton to the result in Essex Comfy, and To the
examine furnished 10y her small but noble band
Of Wings,
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1847-09-24

The Steam ship Britannia arrived at Boston
on the 10Th inst. The Boston Advertiser says :
The commercial news continues to be ofdeep
interest to the mercantile community. The po-
litical intelligence from various parts of Europe
is also of considerable interest.
The pressure in the money market continued,
apparently with little change. In the corn
markets at Liverpool and London, there had
been a small continued decline of prices to the
latest date. At the Corn Exchange OF the 3
Western Canal Flour sold at 25s 81 and rs. per
barrel. The weather had been fine tor some
time, and the grain harvest had been in genera.
well secured, with the promise of a Weld ex
ceeding the average supply, There were nm
favorable reports in regard TO potatoes--symp
toms Of disease having appeared in various
place, In The cotton market the sales had beer
unusually small, at a slight decline of prices
but holders were generally firm.