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Cheap Spring 4 Summer Goods.

wv f would invite an examination of our
w stock of Spring and Summer Goods.
which we have just received from the New
York market, and which we are determined
to sell as loW as they can lie kouglit in any VI
the cities, Of which we name in paIt
Canton Grape Shawls,
Black and colorcd Silks,
Grenadines,
Baragcs and Baragc de LANES,
Lawns and Challis,
Dress Ginghams,
De Bagcs and Cal'tos.
Under Sleeves and Collars,
ChcmSetrcs and Cuts,
Lace Mitts, Silk and Kid Gloves,
Black Trimming Laces, &c.
North East, June 3 HUGHES BRO.
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NEW STYLES!
FAIL CLOTHING.

4 LANGE kTOCK OF ZINE DLACK FKENC1 CLOTH
Dress and FrOCk Coats,
MADE in the most fashionable manner. Bust
1Nl ness and Prominade Coats Of Black, Brown,
Blue, French, Dooskin and fancy Cas-. Pants, intcst
styles, double and single breasted Vests. Of Cloth,
Cass, tik, Satin, Velvet, Plush and Cashmeres at
A. J. SCOTT 4 BROS,
ain St. opposite Fountain Inn, Elkton.
COATS from 81 90 TO $1,000.
VESTS 100 to 100.
rAStS " 2UO to $50
SHIRTS :" 62i to 200.
DRAWERS so to l.25.
Embracing also large variety of Stocks, Cravsts
fs and plain pocket landherchefs, linen anil silk,
Collars and hosiery of every vatcty and style
Oct 81. "a.
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TO FARNERS!

WHEELER'S PATENT R1ILW1Y
Horse Powers and Cvershot Thrashers.
NOTICE is hereby given to Farmers, that
~ | still continue the sale Of Wheelcr's
Patent Railway Horse Powers and Ovcrshot
Thrashers with Shakers attached, which
will warrant TO give satisfaction, or no sale.
Also, Feed Cutters, Clorcr Hul!ers, and Wood
Sd1rs:
Persons wishing TO engage Machine may
call on the subscriber living near the Magraw
Church, or address him at Rising Sun, Cocil
county, Maryland
May l9tf JOHN D. MICIIENER.
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G-5-IIcrc we have some fine sanzas, which
will have the attention of our Port Deposit
readers, as well on account of its local inter-
est as because it is from the pen of their own
Iortcss -
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INV CoNTERFErr.-We were shown, yes
terday, two new counterfeit $40 notes on the
Bank OF North America. They were neatly
executed, and well calculated to deceive.
The vignette contained two female figures,
with steamboat IN the distance They
were dated April 9,1S54. letter B and c.,
signed j. Hockey. Cashier, and J.Richmon-
dson, president. The signatures were good
limitations the genuine.
..f5 Lancaster Heard
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SUMMER CLOTHING,

Attic DRY GOOD STORE OF f. BROWN
GOATS from one dollar to ten dollars;
CPANTS from one dollar to five dollars;
VESTS from fifty cents to three dollars.
Also, a full assortment ofentirely new style
Summer Cassimeres, of light fabric, suitable
for coats, pants and vests, very cheap.
Elkton, May 10
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rJ-Gcn. Sam Houston has returned to his
home at Independence, having visited Ma
cogdoches and some other points where he
had business, IN Eastern Texas. lie will be
in Houston on the It'll inst. 1t is expected
that will address the people there on the Sth,
and San Antonio on the 9th.
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TIE CECIL WING,
S PUBLISHED EVERY SATURDAY.
By c. RICKETTS,.
By r. c. RICKETTS,

By r. c. RICKETTS,.
TERMS.-s2.oO year, in advance.
$50, if not paid advance.
500, for clubs of Five.
1900, for clubs of Ten.
ADVERTISEMENTS not exceeding a
squire will be published three times for enc
d1llAr; and twenty five cents for each subse.
qa.nt insertion; longer ones in the same pro-
portion. OI-Twelte lines BREWER, or space
equ,l to that mike 4 square. Advertisements
published quarterly, scmi-annually or yearly
at NJ .ratc rates. Advertisements sent with
out the number of times they are to be insert
Ell b,ia, suited will be continued until forbid
an | charged according to the above rates.
so ptper discontinued until all arrcar-
ages are paid.
~ Single copies Of the paper, FIVE cents.
Uy-V. b. PALMER, the American News
paper Agent, is the only authorized .Agent for
this paper in the cities OF Boston. New York
and Philadelphia, and is duly empowered to
ttke advertisements and subscriptions at the
r,tes rs required by us His receipts will be
regarded as payments. His offices arc Boston
Scollay's Buildings: New York. Tribune Build
ings; Philadelphia, N. W. corner Of Third and
Chestnut streets.
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NEW SPRING GOODS,

II BROWN, JR., has opened at his Dry
IL. Good Store, 10 cases very desirable
Dry Goods, suitable to the wants of the peo-
pie, to which the attention Of buyers is re-
specially invited. Prices made low and
custom solicited. [Apr Il
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WIN. J. JON ES,

ATTORNEY 1T L.7W;
OFFICE OPPOSITE THE CECIL WING.
MAY always be found at his office, ready
I'l to give prompt attention to all business
entrusted to him. JElkton, apr %
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TIN ROOFING.

CARPENTERS, BUILDERS, and the pub
~ lie generally, are informed that we are
prepared to do Tin Roofing, Guttering and
Spouting, in the best manner and on tn,
lowest terms. STAPLES Il CANTWELL
Elkton, May &c, 1855.
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Ready-N1adc Clothing,

TUST Received and opened, large and
Jsplendid assortment of Spring Clothing,
such as Goats, Pants, Vest, Shirts, &C., and
for sale by ALDRIDGE Il GRANT.
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TUE REGISTRATION OF MONEY LETTERS
On the LIST of July, the provisions of the new
Post Office law. i'll relation to money letters,
will go into observation-disclosures of pccunlary
value may, therefore. be registered on pay
ment of five cents additional fee. This does
not ensure the sender Of money against LOSE.
1t only gives additional facilities for tracing
stray letters.
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NOTICE.

TNIIE undersigned will give attention to
l. securing LAND WARRANTS, for persons
entitled to the same under the late Act of
Congress. EARLE & CRESWELL,
Elkton, March 10 If Attorneys.
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New Stock Of Clothing.
WILLIAM G.. LOWE,

No. 81 Market Street, Harrington, Del.
DESPECSFULLY inform. his friends and the
IL public that he has laid in q largo and we'll
selected assortment of
ScasOnabIc Clothing,
Gcn,lcmon's Linen Collars Stocks. Gloves DC,
which he is prepared to sell at the worry lowest
prices Being among the Oldest established Tailors
in Wilmington, he laters himself that his long ex-
perencc in the business will be sufficient guaran
toe to his patrons that all customer and other work
entrusted to him will be done in style Of superior
neatness and fashion. s.ST Remomber 81 MARKET
STREET. April Is, '55-;m
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Will Won Take Notice 7

Will Won Take Notice?
TNI1AT tile undersigned, offer for sale, 4
l. stock Of
LUMBER, P.iILINGS, L.7THs,
SHINGLES, Nails, PLOUS, CAST
INGS, SALT, FISH, FLOUR, Pt.aS-
TER, MEXICAN md PERUTL4N
GU.'NO, &c. Also purchase GRAIN and
PRODUCE at liberal prices, pay cash on
delivery, for grain, either at Winners Point,
Georgetown, or any good landing on the Sas-
safras or adjacent rivers, where thoy can con
venicntly ship by steamboat or vessel-ond
after noticing the above announcement, will
you, with disposition TO practice economy.
call and ascertain if it will net contribute to-
your interest to trade with
WILMER Il FORD.
Winners Point, mar "A If
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ADDITIONAL BOUNTY LAND s,

ADDITIONAL BOUNTY LAND s.
TEIE surviving soldiers, widows and minor
l. children entitled to- Bounty Land under
the act Of Congress recently passed, will have
their claims promptly attended to by calling
on the subscriber. FOURTEEN DAYS SER
VICE in any Of the wars since 100 will en-
title the applicant to warrant for l60 arces,
the amount heretofore received to be deduct
ed. Transfers, agon-Masters, Sailors,
Marines, &C., are entitled under the new law.
JAS. T. MCCULLOUGH.
Elkton, March TO- SO.
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VNO FARMERS.-Grain and Grass Scythes
l. just received. Also, large assortment
of Rakes, Forks, Scythc Stones, Patent
scythc Snathes, &C., for sale by
June 9 +. BROWN, JR.
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SPRING & SUMMER GOODS,

pLACK. Plain and Watcrcd Silks, Rice
- Plaid Powered Silks, at IS C; Changea-
bile Silks, 62a to IS c; Striped and Plaid Silks
70 to Sl.37aa J; large lot of Lawns:,f,s colors.
=! C; plaid and striped lawns, l23 c, worth
1Ss C; Calicos, fast colors, s. to 10 C; Ba-
RACES, Challis, Baragc de LANES, De Bcges,
&c Also
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UJ-Thc Dry Good Store of +. BRowN, in,
as usual, is well filled with seasonable goods
at astonishing lou prices. Brown takes great
pleasure in supplying his numerous CUSTOM
crs with the choicest goods and at tho very
lowest prices, which fact accounts for the
largo run of customers he has.
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NEW OPEN IN &.
JUST OPENED, AT
WILLIAM TORRERT.S.

VERY rich, styles of LADIES' DEE -
' GOODS.-Silk, Linen and Whitc!G""ls.
brown and bleached Shectings, Domrsia
Plaids, Summer wears, &C., comprisin-ia AL
one Of tho BEST assortment Of Goods ever
before offered in the town Of Elkton.
April If
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MAGAZINES FOR JUNE.

Putnams Magazine, for June,
1Iarpcrs do do
Godoys do do
Graham's do do
Pcterson's do do
Subscribers will please send for their num-
bcrs carly. Also, new Books just received
at the Dry Good Store of f. Brown, Jr., and
for sale at Publishers prices. Travels in Eu-
rope and the East, by Saml. Ireneus Prime,
in two volumes, with engravings. Great
Truths by Great Authors. Flanders Lives
and Times Of the Chief Justices. The Two
Guardians. The Missing Bride by Mrs South
worth. [june .
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Baltimore and Susqueh anna
STEAM COMPANY.

d OCULAR DAILY LINE, except Sum
IN days,) for IlAvRs D& usAcE, POET DE-
POST and TIDE NArHh CANAL.
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Confectionery

Hf,V' ""H!s UT Ha1HF I SUou #ssUItMtHt OF
Confectionery:
Oranges, Prunes, Candies all kinds
Leihdns, Raisins English Wanuts,
Figs Almonds, Ground Nuts
Cordial and Lemon Syrup, by tho bottle
spices Of al kinds, by retail. Fine CAKES
always on hand and baked to order
ICE CREAM
Away kept in season
Don't forget the place, Elkton Restaurant, on
Main Street. in tho Elkton Arcade. next door to
the Office of Cecil Wing aud also next door TO J.
b. Ash's new Store. ENOClt CROUCH.
April l4Atf
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NOTICE.

TllE County Commissioners of Cecil Gown.
l. ty will meet at their office in Hktur. or
Tuesday, the 10Th day of June; after "lH''r
day no account against the county will he
included In the levy of 1855. BY order.
PC. RICKETTS,.
June 92w Clerk.
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MATING AND CARPETlNGS.
Just received lot Of Ingram, Hemp and
Venitan Carpet, A, "a and o.. White
and Colored Mattings, which we are selling
off very low for cash. or country produce.
North East, June . HUGHES BRO.
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DRINTS X LAWNS.-Thc stock Of cheap
prints and lawns for sale by ToRDERr. at
only 81 crs per yd., cannot be surpassed by
any for style and quality.
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The Steamboat Ports
mouth, Capt. JOSEPH
GEoGnkCAN, leaves
lower end Of West
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Cabinet Ware.RoCmS

Cabinet Ware-RocmS
IN ELKTO.N, .N.7RYLA.ND.
TANTWELL 4 CO respectfully announce to
~ their friends and the public that they have
taken the chop formerly occupied by Mr. Levi :
Boulden, in Elkton, where they intend conducting
tho Cabinet business in all its various branches.
They invite their friends and the public generally
to call and examine their work They Iutund keep
6ssz.saFss--s ing on hand SOFAS, BUREAUS,
EsSssssss .sE,EfEe LOUNGES. BBDsrEADs. TABLES,
Stt Ssffsa---e,SF3 CHAIRS, STANDS, and New Furni-
ture of every description made OF
the very choicest materials and in the most work
manliks manner, all Of which will be sold very low
for cash. All orders for cabinet ware Of all kinds,
thankfully received and promptly attended to-
Don't mistake the shop directly opposite Col
Groome Office, where may be found at all times,
day or night.
10 Those in want of new and cheap Furniture
would do well to call at the above place whero
they can be supplied with furniture of all doscrip.
TONS at price, as low as they can be bought in .hA
or my other place.
UNDERTAKING.
Collins made in the most fashionable style, linod
and covered in the neatest manner, with silver
handles and mountinss of all descriptions, on the
mos reasonable terms.
,.S Country produce Of all kinds taken In er-
change for furniture, at the current market rates.
Nov IA Y NJ. CANTWELL 4 co
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ELkTON RESTAURANT.

IF You want to find the place to get CHEAP
l DINNERS call at tho
EAHSTON IlESTAURANT,
where You can get OYSTERS at all times and at
the shortest notice served up in the following
ways
FkIED.
ETEPED,
ROASTED, or
RAW. lHi OTIS
Coffee, with Ham and Eggs 1871 -
Coffee, with Chicken and Rolls 1871
Tea, with Chip-bcef and Rolls, I2i &"
Al.o ALWAYS On hand !, vood Assortment of
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rsces were stu r.sett,sc osa,rs vsrs va,tas the
recespt ~ the CaraoRs letter. ~ Gf& NSf't
FRsiGHfs TO liverpool about ~ COO Bushels OF co.r
we're engsged IN tuk, atz 2hd. part ct she In
ss bsr-s tAAsn TO AZ up and scme Zc6 800 bales Of
GOTTEN were srgagst AZ SID 90 sens fus.ic, ct C.
and deo Q 200 ibis. rostn, ct Cd Shsrs vsa rosaing
newt othsr european ports. To (A.tfcrnis treents
ranged from S2c sa3T 90 The ship yancalia Of 776
toss, wss chartered to ssa in snerons Pioneer Aus
traiiA sns for Melbourne ct for the Outward
voysge ~
HAs.-2oo Gales Ia chipping DER sold ct 81 o.
Hois--e4 bales primo we're sold ct &c.
lhos-Scotch pig was In fair demand, at eli rricee
NoiAssEs was hrr but sales vsrs uniuap ,r.ant.
NAVAL sToRxS-Seles of GO to eco bbss spirits tur-
pentine were INSIDE In lots at Ale TOO bills com on
Iosin q ii 81 per Gao lbs delivered and eco bbls rope
pRos Noss-pork was easier for new mess. The ssles
embraced so0 SOC bbls including new mesa ct $le o.
axle %, ard SIC rs for prime Beef continued Arm
western was worth Sis TO $40. Cat nneatswere With
out change LOO ECO packages Of hams were sold ct
9sc asysc Butter and cheese were unchanged.
R.G..De6irabe lots for erocers' were scarce,
While other grades were dull $50 bags Of East Indls
were eoio 70 erxiye. On p (.
SUGARS The Gales embraced about eco . loo hhds
Cuba muscova5o chiefly at &c. . exc. including one
psrcea OF zoo hhds at &c. &c and email lot Of
Prime at 6kc., and small parcel Porto Rico ct the
zane Squire
TALlov.-Tte iast sales we're made ct I2c. for city
rendered
wHissEr.-Ths sales embraced about eco 600 bbls
Ohio snd State prison, at 401Gc. Ale.
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CITY TRADE REPORT.

n. VI.
kscs The sales embraced only about 30 bbs pots,
AT &c 90
Bn7 .rslvI -. flour he market quite dull and
sales sAther restricted being confined TO about 5000
6too bbl including common to good snd choice grades
Of state at IS ass 60 and extra co.. h IS Sc IS IS,
snd wettsrn, at IS co. % ~ for mixed and "a ncy
eiAnes Canadian dull With moderate Sales at 81
70 sslo 80. Seuthers aour declined, With moderate
sAes at % CO si0 for mixed 70 choice brands and $40
70 As 70 Tor fancy and extra brands sample lot OF
rev Ahnesome Richmond, Cfoneehaw Mills, new
boar HON al new wheat. vas the market, and sold
IN tmau parcels $i2. Rye -four Was dull. About 30
oeis. corn ntal seid at t6? Whest-A superior lot
OF new lctnes.ee white, considered equal TO Gsne<ee
lieos sr pusnes, was sold At 81 80 per bushel This
rss htwever no criterion OF the state OF the market
A email lot OF Georgia new vhsat was sold at o. 20.
Corn-1he market Was lower oy about cent per
bustei, with sales OF about $3.50 bushei. Western
mi,ed at eQe. a &c e. The traus,ctteus er,bra c,a
soms lots for export Rye vas duli and nominal oats
rarse3 .. Ole. tic. fer state and Western.
CSry.P-rne market was setive, snd>,le ALE. en-
tiac.s sbcut 4 800 tags I.o, stQse ALE ineiuc rg
sns ist Il prime, IT IL Ae, and 40 bags MArasaSo
s.a'ke
re 49, -tre rri,l! 5 49, nps.,ss
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RESTAURAYTs.

REY NEW RESTAURANT, CogN,R or ROADWAY
wi and Chambsrs street, braach OF my vaaAn Ana
bsaysr street. ssabnshmsnt win BE- cpen~i ca Satur
day July To my Cd friends taxe ths % poetu mr.
Of oaxiEg ny gratssa sekAovisdg fee tas .aay
tsstiuoniaA OF thsf sstssz, ssd &c ths pubic ~
ttASks for tsss pscnass assor,g both thai sest,
sssI b. sparsc 10 nsrt q centt,aA1oa n thai fsvx
hsrsss ~ Issr~,,y Ssstav,d ucss
JOay<yy DFIM~ Rpn
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BILLIARDS,

D11IARDs.--TT oFFTR for SALE A FINK s-pcv
~ OF tA5lcr, vttt asv invsntsc cush.org 81 =.
p,<ftr elasticity. Buycru viii 90 val 20 eaiI al =
smins Ttmmjags fer sale at the lc vsxt Sssh r,cr~
GHFt9r3 nScEIR, 70 Avn rTssI
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ID USSELL W. WESTCoIT, AUC1CNEER-AUCTI lion
III sale Of good household furniture, this day, Fsi-
day., at 101 O'Clock, at 70 Eighth avenue six doors
from Fourteenth street embracing the entire handsom
GOOD and mahogany furniture Of the house. all OF
which will be reremptoriy sold, rain shine by ca.a
iegue which be obtained at the house the morn
ing of sale when the whole he examined consisting
OF rich tapestry, wilton and ingram carpets two large
elegant French pier gsssss, with slabs and brackets u
perior rosewood octave pianofortea fne instrumsnt
mirror front etegere marble TOP centre and pier tables
wood paror suit covered tapestry with
clip arm and reception chairs costly mqnte vases
orinolu clock oil paintings rosewood aud bed
stsaAs large hair mattresses marble top rosewood and
mahogany bureaus enclosed vashstsnds, china toilet
eets curtains and shades scas tete tetes sofa bed
seads lounges spring seat chairs, rockers, oval and
other mirrors with large variety Of othtr chamber and
bedroom furniture also ths basement furniture, extern
sion dining and breakfast tables oil cloth rich china
silver ware, cutlery, crockery glassware, &c Deposit
required from purcEastrs.
VIyrIIAn 7. BOYD, AUCTIONS ER, OFFICE no II
w Nassau streSt.-To whom 1, may concern.--wi
be sod at pubic suction to pay expenses OF storage
ard frelRhte, on Friday this day, instant, At 10h,
o,iock at 2Ts washtng.on street, the following gooda
% lever Jacks, bcges sarsapAra, do. bedstescs,
DO ladies' bcnnets, 90. plaster figures, bundles
rrs box clothing, eask nuts, chest sundries,
Tor OF books, do. furniture DO. beds, mirrors &c
4, 10 cutter box sas chest dry goods silks ke
siteh 9 rocss, &c. The above goods having ben
year and upwards In storage
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VLyElLs, FARGO AND co. wal DESPATCH THEIR
w expresses to California Oresns Sandwich Islands
&C., by The Panama and Nicaragu, rcutes, Friday
July 20 at two and three r. n, PEE ntsd states mai
steamer Empire City and steamer orthern Light Gall
In charge Of special uesengsrs) -sht to San Fran
cisco reduced TO thirty cents per poun Letters sent In
ouncs) By our press. oftce Sc Bros Gay.
n. y. B6RNE President
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vTTtIIIAy Z. BOYp, hUCn0NFIR-CfFICE NO. =,
w Nassau srest TO coop<rs VIII be sole at aue.
uso on Monday, July 2s, a. fCT O'Clock, st Cook a
Psei Yard adjoining Hamilton aysnoe ferry BsosSiya
q ndred and 6ty tnnilss % hoep poles (spJ 20
rsr e. ErecN OF stcrass
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DACIFIC EXPRESS COMPANY FOR CALIFORNIA
Il South America Oregon, Sandwich Islands, aud
China Our next regular express for the above vii 10
despatched July TO- per steamer EMPIRE CITY, vie Pa
mama, connscng with the splendid fast steamer Sonors
Ia charge Of special messenger Freight TAKEN At the
lowest rates Letters must be enclosed IN
velopes ten cents. Our express mail via Nicaragua via
close at TX O'Clock. WM II. BALL. Agent,
l24 Broadway corner of Cedar az eet
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= NANc,AL AND COMMERCIAL.
MOHRY AAR XXI y,

THURSDAY, July le-5 ?. ".
Trs heated nm we are row passing through has
scattered good many stock speculstors, aud
thirned cot thu Bard Of Brokers considerably.
The number Of operators |. therefore es bat it has
had % effect of consequence On the am,aut Of
bxeiness transacted. Nest Of the business done Is
"a contracts maturing or abou. maturing. The
beArs arc the prnc pei bnye D. and II is tho Cemsnd
rom TIA, quarter that sustains prices more than
ANYTHING else. There are no row buyers In the
Market and holders are looking about for oppor-
,unisy to sell withou. depreciating prices much.
few hundred shares Of cash stock OF almoet any
ne On the list would run down prices rapidly. No
particular change has yet been reslizsd in the mo
ney market, and we viii admit that no change
does take place, prices Of stock securities may be
Sstaired; but We hold that the banks cannot keep
up Tie present line of loans upon sto.ks They win
soon hsve demand from the mercantile classes,
which must be satshed, and If they extend 30 as to
meet tie demand, upon the present basis, the
aggregate would not stop short Of one han.
cred and twenty million Of dcnars That figure
is entirely out OF the question, and we see
no alternative but contraction Of stock loans to
the extent required to meet the wants OF the CON-
ne,cial clssees. This win leave the banks in q
sound condition, and 60 away with all apprehen-
sists rslative TO the movements Of specie. The re-
yisa OF business must create "a active demand for
mocsy. For moro than twelve months o contrac-
ton has been going on In commercial transactions
and mocey has been accumulstng in all the great
markets ct the world. 1t must be borne in mind
tia. the present abundance Of money 10 che result
entirely OF inactivity in busne ss-of contra xion
in o,sciA Similar causes have had similar effect
oo he other eide of the Atlartic. Under the proc
srssion Of trade money las been unusually reduced
In value. With no demand for bu dness purposes,
the HqudAtioa of debts accumulated capital in the
great 6parcial centres, where it has had no em
PR ynen< except in stock speculation. Remove tbs
causes of this accumulation. give employment TO
mccoy IN The channels Of commerce, in the extension
4 mechanical industry. or in any o.hsr lesitim ate
pursuit, and demand at once asises that win ult
nAseiy awe activity TO every dollar our banks can
crMaanA.
After ths adjournpens Of the board the folio wing
.sles Of be nds and s.ocn vera made at auction by
Albert b. Nicoay:-
=, go Missouri state.ss Observation-Disclosures. a5L
s,lfs Hstssn River Railroad I'd merit int added rs
go Chicago Mississippi Par road ineone los do IS
eco BssekenbsSge Coal Co certificates 81 900
20 shares Hampshire Coal and Iroa Co. ........
SO do Ohio and Mississippi Railrosd Western
"a A ..,or MG % ;..........-.............. -
% Do New Amstsrdsm Fire Insurance Co =. %
- do PsoPae's Fire ins uraace Co. ........ STK
90 Francis Metallic Life Beat Co. 49,