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The lrohibitiOniSt.

TNHE PR0HIB1TI0NIST-e exclusively Temper.
Il paper-is published monthly, at Albany, by the
Executive Committee OF tho New York State Tenn
pcrance Society. II. Vaudeville ID. ID. Editor, as
sisted by II. c. Delavan, ESQ
IL is printed in the folio form, a double medium
sheet, making eight large four-c olumned pages to
number.
1t advocates the Cause Of Temperance generally
and especially the Legislative Prohibition Of the Tra
&c in Intoxicating Beverages.
IL IL NaiO,,ai in spirit, scope, and aim and Is rap
idly becoming National also, in its circulation and
influence. Orders respectfully solicited II win be
furnished at the following low prices:
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Three, 10 one address, ono year loo
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And for each additional four copies 81 viii be ASK
cd for any quantity less than City copies.
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10 Journals friendly, please publish
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nrrELL,s LIVING Ase-lssa.

A beautiful Engraving IN each Number.
rTNIIE LIVING AGE has been abundantly honorod
L by the appreciation OF the best judges; Il has
been pronounced TO be sound and vigorous various
and entertaining full Of spirit and life; uniting the
qualities which crafty the scholar tho philosopher,
. and TIE Of business, with those which recon.
mend II 10 their wives and children We shall now
ondeavor TO add TO these intrinsic cxcellenccs the
greater attractions Of Art and, beginning with 1854
Euers Number ,ciH contain an Impression from
+ beautiful Steel Plate.
The 81 Plates year will alone be worth the price
Of subscription.
This work Is made mp Of the elaborate and stately
essays Of tho EdiBbUrgh, QRarf1iy, and other Re
views; and Bk9ckrrOods noble criticisms poetry,
his keen political commentaries, highly wrought
tales and vivid descriptions Of rural and mountain
scenery; and the cont buttons 10 literature history
and common life, by the sagncious Spectator the
sparkling Ergminer, the judicious dthfR1Hn, the
busy and industrious Literary G0safs the sensible
and hensvo Britannia the sober and respect
able Christian OBSERVE. these intcrmixed with
the military and naval "reminiscences Of the Uatfcd
Ssrrges, and with the best articles OF the DRbhR Ua
tvrsfu Nefr M0nfhiV, Ftaar's, TaifS Ainsuorths s.,
Hooas, and Sporting MagasiRes. and Of Chossbers
admirable journal We do not consider u beneath
our dignity to borrow wit and wisdom from PaDch .
and, when we think II good enough make use Of the
thunder OF The Times We shall increase our vari.
ETY. by importations from the continent Of Europe
and from the new growth Of the British colonies
THE LIVING AGE is published every Saturday,
by LITTELL, SON, a COMPANY, corner # Ire.
mont and Brom6eld streets Boston. Price ~ cents
n number, or six dollars year in advance. Remit
for any period viii be thankfully received and
promptly attended TO.
POSTAGE FREE.
We will send the LfcgRg Age postage free, TO all
subscribers within the United States who remit In
advance directly to the Office capitalization the sum
Of six dollars thus placing distant subscribers
the footing as those to us and making
the whole country our neighborhood.
Dec. !. LITTELL SON, n CO., Boston.
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CHINA, CHINA, CHINA!

~ S. FOWLER 4 co. (store in Odd Fellows Hail.
~. 7th street, have just completed opening large
assortment of CHINA, QUEENSW ARE, and GLASS,
making their stock at this time equal to any in the
country consisting in part as follows, viz
Decorated gold band and plain white French China
Dinner, Desert Tea, and Breakfast Sets, and do
tached pieces, such Fruit Baskets, Competitors,
Casseroles, ornaments for dining tables, and Punch
Bowls
India China in dinner and tea sets, and detached
pieces
Iron Stone China decorated flowing blue, and white
dinner, tea, breakfast, and toilet SETS and detach-
cd pieces in every pattern and shape.
Also, in great variety
Dresden, Terra-cotta, Parian, and French China;
Vases, Card Receivers, Jewel Stands;
Candlesticks, Motto Cups and Saueersi
Mugs, Pitchers, &c.
GLASSWARE, rich cut and engraved.
Crystal straw, stem, and Pressed Goblets
Champagnes. Wines, Cordials, and Tumblers,
Finger Bowls. Water Bottles, Spoon Holders;
Toilet Bottles Cologne Bottles, Globes;
Lamps, rich and plain Dccanters;
Cut and pressed Bowls, and siIvcrod Bowls;
Solar ETHEREAL Hail. and Side Lamps
Candelabras, Girandolcs, rich and plain Castors;
Britannia Coffee Urns Tea Sets, covered and un-
covered;
Pitchers Punch and Moasscs Pitchers
Fine Cutlery and Albata Forks Spoons, &c, OF the
most approved and latest pattcrns
Also, Block Tin Coffee Urns higgins Teapots
Plate Warmers, Egg Boilers, &c.
With an endless variety OF goods not named which
we respectfully invite strangers and citizens to call
and examine before purchasing elsewhere.
Storckcopers and country merchants will find ii 10
their advantage to buy Of US, our facilities
equal to any other importing house in the United
States, and determined 10 sell rs low.
N. Ii. Goods carefully put up for the country by
an experienced packer, and delivered FREQ Of charge
in any part Of the city. Jan. 2-dn
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FARM NEAR WASHINGTON FOR SALE

FARM NEAR WASHINGTON FOR SALE
TTNHE subscriber offers for sale his Farm situated
i about five miles from Washington II. c., in Prince
Georges county, Md. Ii contains 1881 acres moro
than 30 Of which is fine aluvial meadow producing
ton and half of hay TO the acre, but which un-
der improved cultivation would produce mt least two
tons. Hay sells in tho Washington market ut from
SIS to $50 per ton. About four of tho place is
n marsh, covered with several feet in thickness Of
black earth, the result of decayed vegetation which,
properly composted is from which the up
land may be enriched Mt reasonable cost. About
go Of the farm is woodland-growth principally
oak and chestnut. The land, except the meadow, is
undulating and affords many beautiful sites for build
ing. There are many springs Of excellent water
the place, and it Is noted for its heathfuness The
soil of the greater part of the upland is sandy loam
undcrlad by ciay-in some places, clay predomna-
ting About rs could be divided into small gar
dcning farms giving nearly equal quantity of wood
and arabic land to each. There is orchard Of so
peach trees and so apple trees the place, all bear
ing The farm is well fenced The buildings area log
house of four rooms, with franc addition of three
rooms meat house of sun-dred brick log kitchen
separate from the dwelling, corn house stable,
riagc house, &c. There is stream of water running
through tho place, with sufficient water and fall for
small mill. Price $50 per acre. Tcrms--one third
cash long credit for the residue ii desired or il
would be exchanged for real estate in the city OF
Washington. Address MARTIN BUELL.,
Washington u. c.
Fifty acres, about half of which is woodland. and
which could be divided into three gardening farms,
with woodland and beautiful building site Ia ench,
would be sold separately Or il preferred will sell
the other part OF the farm, which the buildings
orchard and meadow, which cannot be conveniently
divided. M. b.
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PEOPLES PATENT OFFICE,

= OF INHSsuW sTTftT, IffW OK.
L0REIGN PATENTS-The undersirne cd contnu.
l. to act as Solicitor and Agent for securing Patents
In all countries where they granted lie is repre-
sonted in Europe by honorable and reliable men, Of
long tried experience through whom he is enabled To
France, belgium. Germany Austria, Russia, Prussip,
Spain, Portugal, &c His facilities for transacting
foreign Patent business unsurpassed. lie can
generally obtain Certificates Of Provisional Protection
from the British Patent Office within six weeks from
tho time tho invention is first committed to his care
The cost Of British and other foreign Patents. 10
Americans, has been greatly reduced
The undersigned may be at oil times consulted,
free OF argc by letter, personally his Office in
References to Patents, Inventions, &C. All consultn-
tons and business strictly private For further in
formation, apply TO or address,
ALFRED II. BEACH,
Solicitor Of American and Foreign Patents,
March 80. So Nassau 81 York
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Therest article ever used, as hundreds can testify
in this city and surrounding country. Read. GIL
MANS LIQUID HAIR DYE iaaantansomsly chang.
es the hair to brilliant JET Black glossy Broa,
which ia pymaneat- does not stain in any way in
jure the skin. No article yet invented which
win compare with IL. We would advise all who have
gray hairs TO buy it, for il aci~ flils- Boston Post
T. d. GILMAN, Chemist, Washington city, Invent
and Sole Proprietor
For sale by Druggists Hair rossers, and Dealers
in Fancy Articles, throughout tho United States
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RELIGIOUS BOOk DEPOSITORY

GRAY 4 BALLANTYNE, Seventh street two
" doors above Odd Fellows Hall, have the only
Depository in this city of the publications of tho
American Bible Society;
Methodist Book Concern;
Robert Carter Il Brothers;
Presbyterian Board;
American Tract Society,"
Evangelical knowledge Society;
American Sunday School Union;
New England and Massachusetts, Sabbath School So
cictics and all the principal Religious Publishers.
1t is therefore apparent that their stock of Stand
ard Theological Works and general Religious Litera-
ture must be unequalled.
They always keep extensive assortment of all
the Hymns used in the different churches, family and
pocket Bibles and Prayer Books in plain and superb
bindings.
Attractive and choice Juveniles, embracing nearly
all OF the most useful and entertaining Books for the
young, published.
School Books, of all the kinds used in the city and
country schools, Mt New York prices.
Blank Books, Staple and Fancy Stationery.
Pocket Knives Portmonnaes Portfolios Writing
Desks, &c. Jan. I'D
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Lecture bu John Mitchell.

BALTIMORE, APRIL l8.-A lecture was deliv-
cred last evening" at the Maryland Institute
by this distinguished Irish patriot upon the
position and hopes of Ireland in the present
crisis" Notwithstanding the unpleasant state
of the weather, largo audience attended,
among whom were a great number of ladies I;
and his address, which abounded in thrilling
passages, refinement of sentiment, and elegant
delivery, was received with repeated applause.
He is stopping at Barnnm's Hotel
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REGULAR LINE.
NEW YORK, Alexandria, Washington, and George
/ town Packets.
Schooner Farfax-C. Penfe'd master.
Do. Empire Rufus Knapp, master.
Do, Statesman-J. ID. Cathell master.
DO. Washington. Kendrick, master.
DO. S.nator-W. Kirby, master.
DO. Hamilton-A. Dayton, master.
Do. Arlngton-H. Lewis master.
Do. Arctic---George Wilson, master.
The above packets having resumed their weekly
trips shippers notified that one OF them will pos
itively clear from New York on every Saturday Tor
oftenor if necessary and that this punctualty may
be depended upon during the year until interrupted
by ice STURGES, CHAIRMAN, & CO,
10 Wall street, New York
S. SHINN & SON, Alexandria
Jan. I'd II. & A. III. DODGE, Georgetown.
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ORANGE and ALEXANDRIA RAILROAD

CHANGE or HOURS.
ON and after Thursday, October 0, 1853 daily
" trains (Sundays excepted will be run this
road. agroeably 70 the following arrangement;
A train fIr Warrenton and intermediate points will
leave the station. corner Of Duke and Henry Streets
Alexandria, Mt 81 o'clock A. NJ; arrives at IL A. M.
Returning will leave Wsrrenton at quarter past
o'clock P. NJ, arriving in Alexandria at a quarter
before r. NJ.
train from Culpcper to Alexandria and intcrme
diate points will leave Cuipeper Mt u o'clock A. NJ,
arriving in Alexandria at l0s o'clock A. NJ.
Returning will leave Alexandria Mt N o'clock p.
NJ, arriving in Cupcpor nj Al o'clock.
daily stage is running between Gordonsville and
Cupcper, in connection with the cars on this and the
Virginia Central Roads.
TbroRgh TfckdN
To Gordonsvie $3.50
To Staunton $50
To Lynchburg 100
To Winchester 400
Per order. W. IL. CROCKETT,
Jan I'd Agent.
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STOCK and Exchange Broker 80 Wall street, Now
- York, member Of tho New York Stock Elk
change Board, will purchase apd sell on commission
lof quarter Of one per cent? Government and State
Stocks, Railroad and Bank Stocks, Railroad Bonds,
aud all other securities usually sold ut tho Board.
Orders from abroad solicited.
References--D. Ebbetts, Cashier Union Bank w.
T. Hooker Cashier Continental Bank; Arthur Tap
pan, Esq, Now York. Jan. TO-
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ONE HUNDRED WAYS TO MAKE MONEY,
" consisting Of new discoveries, valuable inferma-
ton, apd 100 Receipts by which persons have clear
ed from three TO ten dollars day the past year and
no one fail to make money IL Is suitable for
cry station in life whether for travelling or perma-
nent locality, and something every mechanic, trader
and druggist, should have. Upon the receipt Of one
dollar, post paid tho above viii be forwarded. Ad-
drers M. EDWARD DOW,
March 49, Boston, Massachusetts,
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Amount Of grants and sales : 25200l, 1857
Those grants Except for military sorvices)
are for the benefit of only part of the States,
and the old States have been wholly excluded.
The swamp lands granted to California are
many millions Of acres, but have not been re-
turned, and are not included above.
Had the land granted to the land States
and the Territorics-123,06 ,45l acres-been
sold ut Government price, il would have
amounted to 53,s48,O54 The share of New
York in this, according to representation, would
have been 80 500, s24.
GTo BE CONCLUDED TOMORROW.
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ANOTHER NEW BOOK,
By the Author Of the lYide, Vide Worh

By the Author Of the +" IVide, Vide Word'
CtARL KRINKEN his Christmas Stockings Beau
~ tifully illustrated Price rs cents; gilt, S.25.
Tho Bow in tho Cloud or, Covenant Mercy for the
Afflicted Numerous engrayings. Price, $3.50
Glad Tidings or, Tho Gospel of Peace Price, 63 cts
Popular Legends of Brittany. Illustrated. Price, rs
cents.
Spiritual Progress; or, Instructions in the Divine
Life Of the Soul, From the French OF Fenelon and
Madame duyon. Price, rs cents.
The Old and tho New; or, The Changes Of Thirty
Years in tho East By VIM. Goodcll. Rrice, $l.25
Old Sights with New Eyes. Price, 81.
Conversion Its Theory and Process. By Rev. T
Spencer Price, 81 25.
Autobiography Of Rev. J. B Finley or, Pioneer Life
in the West. Price, ST.
Christ in History; or, The Central Power among
Men. By Robert Tnrnhull, d. d. Price, $i.25.
GRAY T. 'lLANTYNE, 7th st,
Jan 4-d2 I'd bove Odd Fellows Hall.
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BUCHANAN ON GRaPE CULTURE

mn ioNhNohiH' IN HE sIhAWhEhHl. :.
rINHlS day published the Fifth Edition, Revised
On Volume l2mo, ccth, % cents
This volume should be in The hands Of every cult
vator OF these delicious finits for it embodies in
compact and available form the experience Of accom-.
plished and practical Horcultnrsts on subjects
which have come directly under their own obscrva-
ZION for long series of years. OF a former edition
Of buchanan on the Grape" we suboin few
NOTICES OF THE PRESS.
Mr.. Downing, in bis Hoticuhn,ist, says I" 1t deals
moro with facts, with actual experience and observa-
ton, and les with speculation superstition, and be-
lief than anything this topic that has yet appear
ed in the United States. In other words, u man nav
take il, and plant vinrJ ard, and raise lrares With
success.
Furnishes, in n small space q very great amount
of instructive information relative to the culture of
the Grape" - F~mtr's and Planters Encyclopedia.
"Wiii he found to convey the most opportune and
valuable instruction. TO all interested in the subject
Nails Fruit and Flouer Curtin.
Those who desire the book sent by mail will re-.
ceive it, prepaid, by renting tho price, by letter
postpaid, TO The Publishers
MOORE, ANDERSON, 4 co,
March 27-2w Cincinnati.
For sale by IIPPINC0TT GRAMBO. & CO. Phil
adephia; IVIS0N PHINNEY, New York
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A ND Diseases OF the Genital Organs, removed in
IN nm incredibly short time. Tnvalids afflicted with
tho above complaints he successfully treated NJ
No. SO Broadway, between Second and Third streets
east side Office hours from ten to twelve o'clock
Drs wHITrEM0RE and sT0CKwELL,
Dco a. Cincinnati. Ohio.
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NEW YORK CENTRAL coLLEG 4,

NEW YORK CENTRAL COLLEGE,
Located in the vIlnse Of McGrawvile In tho county
OF Cortland, New ork, founded I'm ls4o upon
the broad principles OF :. Equal lights and Chris
tian Reform" and is open 10 all persons of both
sexes. OF good moral character.
t has been the purpose Of the Trustees Of this
School. from The first, to make il both safe ard
inviting to Students; and we believe we may now
safely recommend il, under the supervision and
Of President Leonard q. Cakins, whose ability for
that responsible office has been most happily tested.
assisted by competent Board OF Instruction" Free
from the unhoy influence of larger towns, and per-
vaded by moral influences, republican habits. and
Christian example, associated with manual labor
think parents must feel degree OF security begottcn
by no other set Of circumstances.
One arrangement in this Institution, not to be
looked In this day Of public speaking, is Rheior
ical Class with daily exercises in extemporaneous
The student Of small means aspiring to a thorough
intellectual education by his own energies will r
in this College sympathy and aid in his arduous and
noble work
The Manual Labor Department Of the School !.
under the supervision Of Mr.. Luther Wellington
practical farmer, kind and benevolent man, on .
farm of one hundred and City seven acres.
primary school is taught by Mi Keziah King,
thorough and efficient teacher for the accommod
ton OF any one who may rot he prepared 10 enter
the Academic Department.
The boarding hall will he conducted by Mr. Lyman
Butts, Who together with amsbIe family vii
make boarding both cheap and pleasant
Tho College year is divided into three terms: TIE
first term, of fourteen weeks, will open the frst
Thursday in September
The second, or Winter term, will commence on tie
second Thursday in December and continue fourteen
weeks
The third and last, or Summer term will begin on
the second Thursday in April and close At the Col
lsgc Commencement, the second Wednesday 10
July.
AZ Any inquiries, relating immediately to tho
school should be addressed o. President l.. q Cal
kins, McGrawvilc, Cortland county, New York.
Anything regarding the pccuniary affairs should
he addressed To A. Caldwell, Treasurer, Of the same
place
We would take this opportunity to recommend 10
the public tried and approved Agents sias lIHp-
nond S II. Taft, and Ed u Peasc, as worthy &c
their confidence A. CALDWELL, Gen Agent
Hc(;ranuiile F,l,rnaru 1854
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lBY HOUSES PRINTING TELEGRAPH
TELEGRAPHIC CORRESPONDENT
FOR DAILY NATIONAL ERA.

Bearer Of Dispatches from Cuba-Firemen' S
Parade Weather, &c.
RICHMOND, Va, April IA brother of the
Captain General of Cuba passed through our
city to-day, en- route for Washington, bearing
dispatches to our Government in relation to
the Black Warrior affair. Ho has also boon
commissioned to procure locomotives for Cuban
railroad companies.
The fremen are having grand parade here
to-day - several companies are present from
Petersburg
The weather is excessively disagrceable, the
ground being covered with snow.
The Northern mails have failed, on account
Of the storm.
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To those persons who may visit Washington, and
are in want Of boot that cannot be oxcecd, either
in quality or workmanship, we would call their atten.
ton 10 the card Of Henry Janney to be found under
the head Of" Washington A handsome and neat
ly-made boot is not Mt all times Of pleasure
TO the wearer but often of extreme torture this
Is caused by the bungng manner in which the boot
Is fitted 10 the foot MIR. Jnnney has devoted much
of his time in studying the construction Of the human
foot, in order to ascertain how boot should be cut
and fitted that win be perfectly easy TO all parts Of
the foot In this he has succeeded 50 that IL matters
not what may be the shape of the number Of
on the foot his boot is perfectly easy Thus no has
combined hcanly with comfort.
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SEGARSI SEGARS !

az can't get decent Segar in Washington"
Is phrase hourly heard from strangers, in city
L Without admitting or denying its truth, the sub
scriber determined TO remedy the evil. To this end
he has made list Of every brand which any gentle.
man has pronounced the best scgar ever smoked
and with this document he has procured from the first
importers in New York, n stock III these choice
brands, and now offers them 10 the public.
Every fumigator, who knows good scgar when he
smells IT, Is requested to call and examine the stock
JOHN SESSF0RD,
Sign OF Jim Grow, doors cast Of National Hotel
Jan 2-3m
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DARS0NS6 co, Flushing, near New York, offer
i for sale large and excellent assortment Of
standard
APPLE, PEAR, & OTHER FRUIT TREES
Dwarf Pears and Cherries; Ornamental Trees, for
streets and lawns; Trecs and Shrubs, for massing
at reduced rates.
PIONEERING SHRUBS.
Roses Of thrifty growth. together with the usual
variety required for the lawn the orchard, and the
garden
Careful attention viii he given to tho execution and
packing Of orders. LbersE discounts made TO all
dealers in trees.
Catalogues sent by mail, without charge, 10 all on
closing postage stamp. PARSONS W
Flashing, III ma 90
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REMOVAL

HENRY JANNEY'S Boot and Shoe Store and
IL Mandatory, for the last ten years located on
9Th street. near the General Post 0ice was removed
to Pennsylvania Avenue. between Browns Hotel and
7h street. where the proprietor has spared pains
or expense in fitting up an establishment commcnsu-
rate with tho great increase in the business Of the
house.
The subscriber tenders his most cordial and CRATE.
full acknowledgements 10 his friends and pstrons for
their long continued favors, and will be pleased 10
meet them in bis house.
L have very well assorted stock Of Boots and
Shoes, of French New York, Eastern, and my own
make, embracing every style and variety. to which
invite tho attention of members of Congress and cti
zens generally HENRY JANNEY.
Penn av., north side, between Browns Hotel
Jan. 2 and eth st., third door from the latter.
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CAMERON,s

GENERAL AGENCY and Insurance Office, Co
" lumbia Place, q doors north Of Louisiana ave-
nue. Seventh street, least side) Washington ID. G.
Claims before Congress and tho different Depart
monts. Jan Sd
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Markets.

BALTIMORE, ALRIL Is.-Flour-sales 5000
barrels Howard Street. at Ss IL; also, 800 bar
rels at IS Is; and 200 barrels, to bedel~ered
in May, at SO Wheat-sales 1000 bushels
white, at 50; red, at 81 IS. Corn-sales 8, 900
bushels white, at II cents; yellow, 7s 79 cts.
No change in other articles.