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NATIONAL THEArRR.-Miss Celia Logan had her benefit
last night The pieces "Jucreta Borgia" and
:" Faint Heart never Won Fair Lady" Miss e. Logan
Miss c. Logan appeared in both pieces and received
great applause. They were well sustained by the
papy Unpropious circumstances have prevented the
engagement OF Mr. Logan and hi. daughters being as
profitable their friends had right to anticipate but
performers have appeared the Washington stage who
have won more favorable estimation than they have
On Monday night the pride of the American stage, Ed
win Forrest appears Damon in Richard Shells drama
OF " Damon and Pythas" We understand his engage
ment for few nights only and that during continu
ance 1t is not probable any play will be repeated His finest
character "Rcheeu, and have heard many express
the wish witness Its performance at early OF the
week Important additions have been made the company
render the plays during his worthy this
American ragedian. Madame Pons Zone Of the best
OF the present age,) hoped would appear with
him butwe learn Mrs d. r. Bowers, Of the Philadelphia
theatre highly accomplished actress has been engaged
On tomorrow night Mr. Forrest. as Damon is sustained
by Mr. Fleming Pythas Mr. Shepard tbis first appear
ance) Donysus, Mt. Boswell Proces, and Mr. j. L.
Baker as Luculus Mrs, ID. p Bowers plays Cslanthe
The aerpiece the amusing farce of Sketches In In
da," and between the plays Miss Walters and Mdlle
Theodore dance the National Polka" The opportunity
afforded by Mr. Forests visit this city witness his
dramatic efforts should not be lost by any, as IL IL not
probable he will remain the stage much longer
His cup OF fame actor is fulhs fortune is ample ;
he for years been admitted to be the roll
of American actors and will long be model for ssprants
the "Brosdway,' New York, Playing renewed engage
for sixy.nne nights, OVERLOOKING houses, without
the attraction OF piece. and performing only hir-
teen different plays IL unparalleled in the history Of the
drama. We feel proud Of the actor, only
Of his splendid abilities. and that he IL American by
birth, but becausc he IL truly American In sentiment
and feeling We anticlpsts crowded houses during his
entire engassment 70 tU UN i
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ny J. G. MCGUIRE. Aucsionesr.

rHANCERY SALE OF VALUABLE BUILDING LoTs.-By
decree Of the circuit OF the District Columbia
Washington county, made In the wherein John O. Done
William j. Donohoo compananis Harriet
widow and atlaw Of John
ceased deendan the subscriber appointed by said d.
will cell public sale Monday the Dist Of May
54 o'clock the premises lots Nos - and ~
No 49, fronting each 20 fee, north street, between First and
and extending back 100 s0e sy
being valuable and well building rapidly improving
part OF the city Of Washington.
The prescribed by said decree, nefhh Of
purchase money be psd In cash. and eQs
payments twelve, cighcen twenty four and thirty
secured BY the purchasers bends. bearing interest nom the day
with security be approved by Upon full
purchase and the the
the viii The property the purchaser p
chsser., purchasers In fee.
the of sale complied with within sir days ac the
the property win c esod at the and Of the pup
chaser. Al The Of the purchaser
CHAs. =. WALLACE, Trustee
J. q. MCGUIRE, Auchoneer
Ap22-2swhds
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The democratic convention assembled at Washington,
Franklin county, to nominate candidate for Congress in
the second district. nominated A. w. Lamb, OF Marion
county on the tweny-hrs ballot The vote stood for
Lamb, 3.45l; W. " n. Bay, 2,s7e scattering. sal.
Al the democratic convection held in ST. Clair county
on the Goth u. the present representative, Hon John
Phsps was nominated without opposition A. the con-
sreasional candidate for the fifth district
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who lives in the adjoining district, Ir WArKss.l who
differs with in politics generally. but who agrees with
upon this great question Our places wanted.
Our political garments have been divided and hereafter
they will cast lots upon our vesure but there is much
IN the future. Under these circumstances, then, can
derive no advantage in the advocacy OF this measure.
The wing and democratic members from Tennessee are
agreed in support OF this BILL and there is advantage
or ascendency which the success OF this measure can
give over any individual in the State OF Tennessee
Here the hammer fell
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BY J. Q. MCGUIRE, Auo,lon.,r.

VALUABLE UNIMPRovED LOTS AT AUCTIoN--o. r..
day. May le, at O'Clock, premises shah -. -
southeast qu9ter OF square No. $40, fronting Nerh Cn w
north sixty feet, embracing lots Nos D. s. and M
tanning los, 1850 square feet. 'so"-
The q LA
timothy and well MANFRED. cutting three four d nav
will be seid In body 'a"a
Terms; residue in 8, l2 months win y.
eres isfsctor secured Conveyances the expense q
purchaser. = wv
N purchaser will receive $50 rent from the pre.ea,
the end Of the season.
immediately aer shall sell lot No. 10, square GIT cout
I096 square feet fronting 50 nches w
Is feet alley the and 30-feet alley In rear.
Also lot No H. in square No. GIG, containing square M
situated the corner Of First street and
Terms above. JAS G. MCGUIRE
May I'D Auciion,,,
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CANTON MATTISGsTbe subscribers respectfully announce
the arrival (Which is sasl Of superior
Of beautiful
mstings, which chambers dining
OF India which arc such
luxury be used in weather
French which Arc
pretty little ngurcs for covering fsSniore
All Of which viii be disposed 81 sssction Of those
In want CLAgETT DODsON,
Dealers In All kinds Of furniture dry goods
-. Penn avenue one door east Of 9th
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prick HOUSE AND LOT AT AUCTIoN-on Friday, the ost
~ inst shall sell the premises, NJ O'Clock
story brick house and lot situated East Capitol street. be
tween s and VI streets Capitol hin
and the last
a. GREEN
NAY A-A 3Et#4 Auctoneer.
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A PETITIONER.
May 10, 1852.

For the Uniol
IN Seeing Young Lady At the BsptismsI Foun,
II perfect innocence place claim,
Mid crring mortals on this earthly frame,
IT'S In the infants bosom the shrine,
Devoting homage to the WIN Divine
g Bring little children to me- was the word
OF him who spake was heard
" or such the Kingdom Is comp osedn Of Heaven
To this effect the savior's words given.
Meanwhile, saw In woman's graceful form
A kindred spirit to the rite conform,
With thought pure as infants lovely smile,
And heart free from evry shade Of guile u
With youth and beauty in each feature Joined,
And all the lovely female traits combined.
Resigned before the Holy fount she knceed,
With form mature and innocence revealed
The votive pledge before the Altar given,
Faithful 10 be redeemed before high Heaven.
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U1YMAN's New and unparalleled Wonder. I'm Magic

Nv Wv uupNrnIIeIed Wondefs Magic
and venloquism, Odd Fellows Hall, Monday Tuesday,
and Wednesday evennMsy H. rs and leand "Wednesday
afternoon ethD commencing O'Clock Introducing bcsides
other and startling experiments Wymsns nerhausube
from which he upwards Of hundred glasses OF
liquors. and cordiaIs- kinds aourteen kinds
produce
pour OF hnndkeces Foa bunch keys wonderful port
foo ink emoving and speaking vonto
qusm astounding illusions, kc., &c.
See small bills.
Admission price. open to com
O'Clock.
May l6-d3s
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The wings Of the fourth congressional district have
chosen DIR. Luther " Bell their delegate to the Ma
tional Convention Ebenezer Touey eco, was selected
substitute. resolution adopted requesting their
DELEGATE TO support Mr.. Webster.
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Among the recent arrivals in this city, notice that
OF the Hon. Jacob Thompson. Of Mississippi, for many
years respected member in Congress from that State
Mr. Thompson is delegate elect to the National Demo-
cratic Convention.
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Hon. Pierre Soule.

This distinguished senator reached Washington on
Friday evening. after few weeks absence at his home
in louisiana. We pleased 10 that he is in good
health and spirits
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WILLIAM 5. DERRICK, Chief Clerk

On Saturday morning last, WILLIAM DERRICK Chief Clerk
Department Of State.
Mr. DERRcK Westminster, Pennsylvania, about
July 1902 lie appointed clerk in the Department
Of 1877 He well acquainted with the French and
Spanish languages and with English literature Throughout the
he promotion
by courng the acquaintance Of those having
likely political but by the conscientious and
Of the duties assigned him. without any tan
Of personal servy supscrs ONCE employing his
pursuits which adapted inform expand and
his mind and his natural capacity for bus
BY public faithful and lsborous
immediate family aecuonats husband father and
the valuable exempar and
his friends whose worth they will always hold in vivid remem
brance
The friends Of the family respectfully invited TO attend his m
tMonday afternoon, O'Clock from church
of the Epiphany tRev. Mr. Frenehs oa street, between h
and l4ih.
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SILK vi.ites and other dry goods.

White silk visites with heavy fringss
Pearl colored do do
Blue do do
Dmb do do
Black do do
Two dozen white berege mantles
great variety of French lawns
Bereges and silks of various kinds
Berege de LANES, great bargains
Fifty Grape shawls, embroidered and pain
Matings, carpets, and olclotls.
May I6-2tif HALL BROTHER
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90 Nottce--There Divine service in Hall oil
the House OF Representatives to-day. May 10
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New SIN Nantes and Grape shawis
IAGRUDER CALVERT will this day another lot Of those
nj very cheap silk nantes, together with superior asssri
plain embroidered white shaw which hey
particularly call the attention Of the ladies.
May l3-eo1
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Iay- Alderman for the Second ward.--To the
gentleman emneny qualified enlightened
legislation essentially necessary pres
exgencies Of population provide for the u
prosperity and greatness Of city and check tendency TO
snacz nominate Mr.. JOSEPH WfMSATT for the
board aldermen from the Second Ward approaching
June and hope that citizens Of ward
will aside all political prejudes
and for the public welfare by giving him their united
May l6-dtd. MANY VOTERS.
Mr. GRAFTON POWELL Is respectfully announced
wi the Second Ward candidate the
council the election and will be supported by
May i2-eodtd. MANY VOTERS.
THE BUILDERS GUIDE, Containing lists of prices
and rules
CUTTERS painters Skaters &c acnew edition
Just received, for sale by
TAYLOR h MAURY,
May 10 Booksellers, 9Th
DAPP's NICHE GOLD PENS-PAtcnted Is52-Em-
bacing all the properties quill PEN
b OF the metal Recommended by wei known citizens OF
Washington. For sale at the agency,
TAYLOR d MAURYs
Maybe Bookstore 9th street
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1852-12-12
eEoRGk A. rtkE. GEORGE r. BRlANr
GEORGE A. PIKE e. Co.,
Oeneral AscnIs,
BATON ROUGE La.

BATON ROUGE LA.
We will attend pyoa'ptiy to the collection
OF all claims entrusted TO us, either against
the State. or individuals residing in the par
ishcs Of Fest or West Batan Rouge.
The libeial patronage we have met with.
as General Agents; has not en!y enabled us
to increase our facilities for the transaction
of business, but also to GREATLY REDUCE
our former rates of COMMISSION. .,.s
Our charges for collecting claims against
the State, will now be as follows:
On sums under 500 2 per cent. H..
do 500 and not over $3.50, l-2 pr. ct.
do $3.50 and not over $500, 3-4 per ct.
do $500 and not over $1,000 l-2 per ct.
do $1,000 do. do. $500, Id do.
do $500 do. do $1,000, 1-s do.
RATES or EXCHANGE ON NEw ORLEANS
On sums from $40, to $3.50. l.2 pr. ct. s
do. do. do. $3.50. to 81 500, Ia do.
do. do. do. $500. to 5000, is do.
U- Information given Gratis. Address
letters post pad, to GEokGl. A. Pre- &co.
may Sy. .... General dgenfs,
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NE I'LL II, BATON ROUGE LA, SUNDAY, DECEMBER l2 1859
p CITY BOOKBINDEKYa sd
THIRD STREET, BATON ROUGE 1

AhAND 0HAGGA, DATUM AVUVE, LIN
NHiS establishment now prepared to
i do all kinds OF Bookblnding and
Bisnkbook manufacturing, in the very neat
est style, and expedition. The proprietor
owes the public an apology for, not havipg
given prompt attention to work for the
last six or eight months. This has not
been accustomed by any negligence. on his
part, but an inability TO procure a prompt
wcrkmsn. That want is now supplied. and
our customers at Clinton, Jackson Port
Hudson, Bayou Sara, Plaquemine and
Donadsonvile, can send in their work
with the assurance that it will meet with
prompt attention.
Periodical, Law Books, Miscellaneo ous
works Magazines, Newspapers, bound TO Or
der; Scrap Books, Portfolios &c. &c, made
to any pattern. GEORGE A. PIKE. =
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Drugs and Medicines,

IT b. vfbBERr. thankful for the past
III patronage extended TO him, announ.
<es to his friends, and the public generally
that they can always fad ut his store on
Lafayette few doors from Church Street,
che most extensive assortment Of articles
in his hne ever offered in the Town upon
terms the most favorable. He will endeav.
o,,r to rnaintAia the reputation lie has ac-
.,nred for careiulness, in filling .tsescnp-
lions snd preparing medicines TOR family
use.
Also asupply Of the best Pert wine shd
brandy, for Medicinal purposes.
Physiciahs, Planters and others viii
please call and examine for themselves:
and they will find that they can be supplied
on terms as reasonable as they can purchase
in New Orleans. t De A .'--.t
Physicians prescriptions. accurately pre-
pared at all keurs Of night or day.
mar. %, yl. 49,.
SPANISH LILY WHITE, and Meen
Fun, are beautiful smooth Vegetable prepa-,
rations, for irnparting to the face and neck,
. natural 'ife-like alabaster white, with
out iajuring OF discolesing the skin, sold by
may i3y. H. B. VlBBERT.
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y. s. MAIL COACH.

IRON BATON RouaE TO CLisros r,a
e JACKSON. will run tri-,ceekly. as follows:
leaving Baton Rouge, Sundays, Tuesdays,
and Fr;duys, at O'Clock A. NJ, and arr-
wing at Clinton. at o'clock, p. NJ, Leav-
ing Clinton Mondays, Wednesdays, and
Saturdays, at 5 o'clock. A. NJ, and arri-
wing at Baton Rouge at 3 o'clock, p. M.
RATES or CHANGES.
From Baton Rouge TO jackson, Sc co.
do. . 1 Clinton. 2 So
The subscriber has taken great pains to
1T up a Coach worthy Of patronage, and
hopes to retain the patronage he has here
tofore received. .t u.
o. Seats can be engaged at the Harvey
House, Baton Rouge, at the Post Office, in
jackson, and at Carman's Hotel. in Clinton
WILLIAM ELDER, Proprietor,
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N OTlCE Z.

T%HE subscriber having just returned from
l. New Orleans with new and CONS
plee stock Of Jewelry,of the lstest fashion;
begs leave TO inform the ladies and gentle
saen, who may favour him with their pat
sopase. that having made. arrangements
with direct importer, he is enabled to sell
As cheap as the cheapest, and warrants his
goods to be what he says, otherwise, he will
sefund the money paid. Piesse call and exa.
mine his stock before purchasing elsewhere.
sent 26.y. THEO. GOLDMANN.
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NO. 81
E. MckITRlCK.

Arokftoct,& b ,uiId.er.. -
$ now prepared to take all contracts in.
1 his line Of business, and will sxecuts
with neatness and despatch. 's''' !,
N. 3, All kinds Of Job Work yAttsnlsdr
to: Plans and specifications given gratis.
when required. sov wsE Nd Id ss,si
Shop on Main st., bctween, Tlosida aud
Convention Streets. .se..s5e ..-.sa.'yl tns
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rI,HE Ferry Boat connecting with East
plyiig--maki king trips at intervals Of fifteen
aud thirty minutes.
CHARGES ..-
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sundnes,

7p' Sundries. T.so.r
OK BARRELS choice sugars IS bag,
>C Rio Coffee; so Kegs cut nails; 10
boxes lngrahsf,, Tobacco II scask bacon
shoulders. q jr.st reeeiyed and fol ssle BY
C..., JOSHUA BEAL,,r ;; /,
:vuspls si911'y - 10 3 1a1i4& sasn
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YEAST POWDERS,

THESE Powders, intended as a substitute
Il tor yeast, to making all kinds OF butter
cakes, possesses sevela. advantages over that
article. The butler with which they are
mixed is instantly rendered light and leady
70, baking thereby enabling house keepers
to furnish cakes in any season at the shor-
test ,l>.;e. The ca ,es made with these
powders are less liyr.y to''isasree with the
stomach than those made in the usual way
For sale by H.B VTBERT.
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cAAh Wanted Ymmediatefv

Cash Wanted Immediately. hs"'
nNHOSE of. our friends who have made
j small leash purchases" aud have not
.forked up" would confer favor by drop.
nug in and helping to reimbupe otr empty
shest. ept ~ JOSHUA BEAL -.
Semi-weekly North-Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1852-1853, 1852-05-26
ISAAC PROCTOR, ~
Successor to the late Firm of Oliver and Proctor
.a.z-a Merchant Tailor.

A the old Stand, ''UGLY ROW, opposite the
IA" GIRAFFE" FIVE doors below Williams, Hay
WOOD Cos Drug Store, has recently returned from the
Northern Cities, (Purchased) and has received large
and (a say) we'll selected assortment of goods in his
line which, (rom the universally acknow lodged reputa
ton OF the establishment he deems entirely unneces-
to enumerate but will simply say his assortment
comprises every article belonging to the wardrobe OF
gentleman.
In addition to his complete stock of unmanuacfured
goods he has fine assortment of READY MADE CLOTH
ING, of his own and foreign manuiacIure-a OF which
he would be pleased to exhibit, free OF charge.
With sincere thanks tothe patrons OF the old firm, and
oftheir successor, he them effort pains
shall be spared to give them entire satisfaction.
Gentlemen who re disposed to patronze the North,
in preference TO those who surround their hearth
stone, he particularly sulicts TO give him call If he
does not give them good beter 6tting] garment
they obtain at any fashionable Establishment at the
North, then he is So mum 90
Mr.. G. l.. GOULD, the talented pupil Of MIR. OLIVER,
is still with him. and his a cutter is rarely
equaled, never excelled.
Mr. P gives his attention to the Pantaloons and Vest
department They speak for themselves
Gentlemen furnishing their own goods may rely upon
their receiving equal attention with those purchased OF
the . Emporium
Cutting done at all times and at reasonable prices
In conclusion, he will say, although the "BUGG ="
has LETT him. he retains in his varied gem
uine chronological skill
Raleigh, May oath. 1852. 57-tf
Semi-weekly North-Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1852-1853, 1852-05-26
SEA BATHING, HYGEIA HOTEL,
OLD POINT COMFORT, VA.

TNHIS large and magnificent Establishment having
L been recently purchased by the Subscribers, to
which they have at great expense made extensive
additions and alterations, is now open for Visitors
Surrounded entirely by Salt Water, it affords every
facility for Sea Bathing, and offers great Undue
the Traveller In pursuit OF health pleasure. Situated
directly on the Bay and in view of the Ocean, presents
most magnicen prospect, while the Fort the largest
Military Work in our Country, affords to the Visitor
beautiful PrOnlenodes and various sources OF interest
Hot and ShoUerBuhs open at all times and fine Surf
for those who prefer the open Sea. The great benefits
resulting IRON Sea Bathing and the Sea Breeze,
becoming daily more known and appreciated.
No place can be more healthy, possess finer cii-
mate than this, through the entire Summer and FaH
urely unknown. Our Drinking Water is not excelled
by any, euen an the Mountain Region
We have find Band Of Music. and Ball Room,
which for beuty and magnifcence is unsurpassed in
our Country, open every evening, Free of Charge.
New and extensive Bowling Alleys, Billiard Saloons
and Pistol Gallery were erecte ed the past
The Hotel is complete in all its arrangements active
and efficient Assistants have been prOcu ed, and
ertion will be spared to render it, in all respects the
most agreeable and interesting resort in the whole
country.
The Steamers from Norfolk Richmond, Petersburg,
land Passengers daily.
TERMS. Board per day, So 90 by the week, at the
rate of 81 rs per day persons staying month,
81 so per day. Children and Servants half price.
No Charge for Baths, to Guests OF the House, except
for Warm Baths others than Guests, 25 cents each
The Omnibus and Baggage Wagons always in at
tendance on arrival of the Boats.
for visitors should be addressed to the Hygea
Hotel"
J. P. REYNOLDS s. CO., Proprie,ors
May oath, 1852. 81
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DIE D.,

In this City, OIL Saturday last of consumption, Capt
Dwell A. Buck, aged SO years. The deceased a
native of Vermont He Captain in the North
Carolina Regiment in the Mexican war, and was at the
time of his DEATH Clerk in the Postofice Department
in Washington. The deceased resided here several
years, instructor in military tactics in the Raleigh
Academy and he enteared himself to citizens by
his frankness his kndhearteness, and blameless and
honorable demeanor. He was both a Mason and Odd
Fellow, and he received every attention during his ILL
ness from the members of these Orders and the citizens
generally. lis remains attended to the tomb by the
members of these Orders, and by large of
people and he inferred with Masonic ceremonies.
We knew him WELL The sod rests upon kinder or
nebe heart than hat which beat in the bosom of o. A.
BUCK.
Washington City papers will please copy.
In this City, the goth instant. Mrs. Brickell, a
highly respectable lady, in the nth year of her age.
On the 18th May, 1852, of Pneumonia, after a few
days Illness in Yadkin County, Mrs. Matilda Flynn,
consort of Mr.. Burwel Flynn, and daughter of Josiah
Roberts, Esq, of Surry, formerly of Rockingham.
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THE MARK ETS.

Cotton was selling in Fayetteville. Saturday
last at 8 cents-four at SIS to SIS rs, and corn at IS
to 80 cents.
Turpentine selling in Wilmington Saturday
last at 81 So for yellow dip, So rs TO SO for vr-
gin, and 81 25 for hard. Spirits turpentine 323
per gallon-corn 6I3 cents-hour S. so to 81. But
little produce arriving, owing to the low state of the
river.
At Petersburg, at the latest dates, Tobacco was
without change, and selling from s. 25 10 IL so and
SIS. One hogshead of extra fine sold w ed
nesday at $40 per hundred. Small sales Of cotton at
fraction over cents-corn 60 to IS cents-four
dull, and bacon declining.