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Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1859-06-18

SclENTIFlc FoREcAsr.-F From an arti-
Gle in the Philadelphia Press, ON the late
DIR. lardner we extract the following
prediction and proffcr:
When the Liverpool and Manchester
Rnll-road (thc first experiment on large
scale) was proposed, various objections
were made against it, and some witnesses
stated, before Committee of the House
of Commons, that it was utterly absurd to
imagine that passengers could be drawn by
locomotive engines at such an excessive
rate of speed as twelve miles an hour.
DR. J.ordner, in particular, affirmed that
carriages could not 90 at anything like
the contemplated speed Il driven to it the
wheels would merely spin on their axlcs
and the carriages would stand stock still.
at the same time, by the way, the present
Earl Of Derby declared, that if any locomo
tive ran ten miles an hour, he would cat
one of the wheels for his breakfast. The
locomotives do run fifty miles an hour in
ln,g.u.n, ~ every day, but Lord Derby, who
is now Prime Minister, has never taken
that breakfast.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1859-06-18
New Powder Mandatory.

lihoonth Carolina Powder Mills arc now
"A in successful operation, and the alton
ton OF Dealers is called to the unmistakablc
superiority of the Powder Manufactured at
these Mills over that any other in America.
Wcare prepared to furnish at the shortest
notice any of the following description, at
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1859-06-18

SorrllERN." This has come to bc
one Of most commonly contemptible
termsGhen used in connection with the
success OF an enterprise; Appeals arc dai-
ly msdc to the people of the South for the
supPortlot some magazine, newspaper, ar
tist or artisan, because he ort is aSouth-
crD. We do not wonder that SO many of
the schemes and projects of Southern men
fail, when this is the only ground upon
which support is claimcd--whcn thew
rest Their claims to success upon a
ground so sclfishly narrow aud sectional.
Mhat patriot of us all will not tire of this
silly and commonplace argument? And
where isthe !aborcr who will not refuse to
spend his hard rdearncd gains in the support
OF cause which brings in no return, ci-
thcr pecuniary or otherwise, merely because
ut is Southern 2" Let a man among Ms
engage in the publication of a literary
Journal, or claim the support of his coun.
trymcn in any other field of the fine arts,
and fail, immediately the cry is raised, be-
cause it was a "Southcrn enterprise" il
failed Is this the actual reason We
think not. There is reason which lies
deeper iii the nature of things. And the
true secret of the failure of such Southern
enterprises may be found in the chara ctcr
OF our political relations. While we occu-
py. the unequal position we do in the Union,
1t is vain to hope for the accomplishment
OF anything for'famc, in Literature or Art.
Tine Muses. can not be successfully wood
by people who suffer tlcir birth rights to
be flchcd away without an effort to main
tain their liberties. Away then with this
childish reasoning, that we must patronizc
Southern enterprise in any shape. let
Southern men deserve success, and not
claim itas their right, without an effort to
win it.-Nc~dery C"@ScrCotia
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1859-06-18
g a NJ DGD "A T & s..
FOR ORDINARY.

NY" The friends Of J. IT, MhRETT respect
fully announce him candidate for Ordinary OF
Pickcns District at the next election.
Bs5y" The friends Of WM. j. PARSONS. Esq.
respectfully announce linn candidate for re-
election to tile Office of Ordinary, for Pickcns
district, at the ensuing election.
B@ly" The friends of W. +. IfOLC0MBE res
pccttully announce him candidate ior OrdihaI
~, at thc hcXt election.
Ee1Y" The friends of S. III. JOHNS respect
fully announce him candidate for Ordinary at
the next election.
psa, The rrich'ls Of Rev JOHN OWENS beg
leave TO announce him candidate for Ordinary
OF Pickcns district, Mt the ensuing election.
Bess, The friends of THOMAS j. KEITH re-
specially announce him n candidate for Or,lin-
AIRY of Pickens district At tho cnsaing election.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1859-06-18
Committed,

FTNO the Jail of Pickens district. on the Sd
Il June, instant. dark Mulatto boy nam
cd JOHN, who says he belongs to Richard
Davis, of Columbia. The owner is requested
to come forward, prove property, pay charges,
and take him away.
L. G. CRAIG, s.p.D.
juno 7, 1859 46 If
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1859-06-18
FOR TAN COLLECTORS.

TVN I'M NUDIIEI IUK.
ES5t9" The friends of Mr.. A. s. STEPHENS
respectfully announce him candidate for the
office of Tax Collector of Pickcns district, ut
the ensuing election.
Bf3s" The friends Of Mr.. GEORGEF. STEAD
ING respectfully announce him candidate for
the office of Tax Collector, at the next election.
Bsns The friends OF Rev. J. X. HUNNICUTT
respectfully announce him candidate for tho
Office OF Tax Collector, at &C ensuing election.
BfS~ The friends of Rev. ii. NJ BARTON
respectfully announce him as a candidate for
Tax Collector at the next election.
R~Sg" The friends of j. w. l.. CARY respect
fully announce him n candidate for rc-clcction
to the office of Tax Collector, for Pickcus dis
trict, at the ensuing election.
BEag' The friends of III. CLEVELAND HUNT
respectfully announce lin u candidate for Tax
Collector, at the next election
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1859-06-18
FOR SHERIFF..

Eesg" The friends Of Mr.. ANDREW RAMSAY
respectfully announce him a candidate FOR Shcrs
i'll of pickcns district, at the next election.
pa" The friends of Col. LEMUEL THOMs
NS respectfully announce him candidate
for Sheriff Of Pickons district, at the ensuing
election.
DS5" The friends of Col. Il. b. SARGENT
respectfully announce him candidate for
Sheriff of Pickcns district, at the ensuing
election.
G-:g" The friends Of w n. CRAIG beg leave
toannouncc him II candidate forShcriH Of Pick
ems district at the next election.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1859-06-18
Law Notice.
NOTICE.
Medical Notice.

G0CTORS MABRY AND SLOAN hay.
IL ing formed n Copnrtnerslip in the prac-
tico of Medicine and Surgery, respectfully
offer their Professional services to the COM
munity at large.
Pcnillcton. S. c. April 2I, 1850 10 f
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1859-06-18
NEW GROCERY STORE,

NEW GROCERY STORE,
AT s'ickcnS G. m.
TTNlIE subscriber bcgs leave to inform his
IL friends and the public generally, that he
has opened q
GROCERY STORE.
And is now receiving and will continue to
receive everything usually kept in an cstab-
lishment of this kind. The Stock is all fresh
and has been bought on the most adyanto.
gious terms and will be sold accordingly;
Terms will be strictly Cash or Barter at
cash prices. Call and see me.
j. i. REID.
April /, 1850 81 If
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1859-06-18
n NOTICE..

NO1'ACE.
THE Estate of Moses Hendricks, deceased,
Il will be settled finally in the Ordinary's Of
iicc~ at Pickchs c. H., on Monday the 25il day
ofJuly next. Those interested in said estate
will take due notice of the fact, and govern
themselves accordingly.
q. W; HENDRICKS, Admir-.
April 20, 1859 80 8m
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1859-06-18
LOOK OUT FOR
NEW SPRING & SUMNIE GOODS,
AT PENDLETON. S. C.
YHIfHHH a. HEGA VHSW

AVE Just received and arc now opcnino
Il Il forthc inspection of the public splcn-
did assortment of Spring and Summer Dry
GOODS towhich we invite the attention of
tho public. Our Stock of Dress Goods en-
braces every variety of the Newest and most
fashionable Styles from the French, English
and American Manufacturers.
LADIES DRESS GOODS.
Colorcd Muslins. Jaconet, Lawns, Rohcs,
Double Jupc Robes, Ginghams. Mohair De-
BcSc, PLAID Bcrcgcs. Hoop Skirts, Cnlicocs,
Jaconct, Swiss, Null, Plain and Plaid Mus.
Inns, Black and Culorcd Silks, Linens, Cam
bricks. Long Cloths, &c. Embroidered Col
lars and Sleeves well worth the attention of
all buyers from 80 cts. to GOO dollars.
ABOmmcts.
White, Colorcd and Fancy Straw and Nco.
politan BOnncts; and n good assortment of
White and Colored Ladies' and Misses Hats,
Flowers, Ribbons. Rushcs, &c.
Gents Goods.
White Linen Drill. Planters Linen, Sail
Duck. Check and Plain Linens, Drapdc'tc
Cottonndc Linen and Silk Handkerchief, &c.
2' Ready-made Clothing.
Linen and Marseillcs Shirts and Collars, Lin
en- Marseillcs Drapdc'tc and Cloth Coats, of
al! sizes.
White and Fancy Linen, Black and Fancy
Cashmere Pants.
Black and Fancy Silk, and Fancy Marscillcs
Vests.
Boots and Shoes.
Mems and Boys Boots and Shoes of all sizes.
Ladies' SilkGaitcrs, Heel Lace Boots. Black
and White Kid Slippers. 10 all of which we
invite the attention of purchasers
SMITH & lIONEY.
March 90. 1850 sc If
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1859-06-18

- 49, a.
ANDERSON e. H., June 8. 1859.
Cotton per III. & IN, 81
Salt. (LiycrpooD per sack, 200
Coffee, Rio, per ID. 13 a. If
Java, per 10. Is a. 20
Laguyra per ID. l5 GG IG
sugar brown, per 10. IN IL
Alolasscs, West India, per gallon, 40 (.9 IS
" y. Orleans '' I" 81, IN, 60
Bagsng, Gunny, per yard Ii G9 Is
Bale Rope, =. ID. ltCn124
Bacon, hog round, IL IL GG III
Butter, per lb. 1912 Ia, Is
Steel, cast, 20 IL -
L" German, - In, IL
Blister, 100 II -
Iron, common size Swcdc per lb. 81
+" English, per H. 5(T,6
Nails, best brands, per kcg, 81 CoSGf
Castings per ID. i Ia 10
Powder, Rifle, per-kcg, ~ Ia, 8
4" blasting, 4" {" $50 G96.OO
Rice, per 10. s IA Il
Flour, per barrel, G G, $50
Wheat, per bushel, 95 G9 LOO
Corn, S5 IN, 90
Oats, per bushcl, 81 Gn 40
Bccswnx, per lb 20 GT 90
Wool, o5 Ia 10
Yarn (bcst) per bunch, 1.lo a. i 20
Cow Peas, per bushel, 30 a. 100
Raw Hides, (dry) I2I
Sole Leather (licmlock) per lb. 81 a. 30
BssJ" You will always find large lot of Gro
cerics and other heavy goods on hand md fo
sale Mt low prices Mt B & C's
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1859-06-18

SPARE moments are the gold dust of time
VI all the portions of life, spare moments arc
tho most fruitful in good or evil They arc
gaps through which temptations find the cas-
lest access to the soul
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1859-06-18
LAND FOR SALE.

NINNNN1~ Wv kJ4AAJII.
FTNllE subscriber offers for sale the valua-,
Il bic TRACT OF LAND on which he
now resides, situated in the District of Pick,
ems, and lying on the l,cad waters Of Eighteen
Mile Creek, containing Three Hundred and
Twcnty-four Acres. On tho premises thero'
arc q comfortable dwelling. all necessary
out-buildngs with about Thirty Acres of
good bottom land Terms made easy, and
tor further particulars apply on the land to
FEL1X ROGERS.
March %, 1850 35 IF
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1859-06-18
Law Notice.

TIiE undersigned have formed n partnership
L in the practice of Law and Equity for Pick
ems District. Mr.. llAnDEN may be consulted at
his office in Pickcns and Mr. ORR at Anderson.
JAMES l.. ORR,
W. NJ. MADDEN.
Pickcns c. H.. May 10, 1859 I2-tf
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1859-06-18

-KINDNEss, This, says Web
stcr, lisa scriptural word 1t is to u one
ofthc best, ifnot the very best words in tic
English language. There may be kind
ness without much love, but loving-kind-
ness implies tender regard; Kindness
which is moved and influenced by love,
heartfelt and sincere. The Christian
journeys onward in his pilgrimage to the
F." better country" singing, as he goes OF
Gods Glowing. Kindness" dwelling on this
theme ON his dying couch, ard looking
forward with joy and rejoicing to the bright
day when he shall mingfc with tic spirits
of just men made perfect, and pour. forth
the song of rcdeemipg love with ecstatic
heart. III
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1859-06-18
Y G3L5 IKE OWE G G0w II 1L3R

Now, ifthcrc is single one here who
desires to sec Satan and his Kingdom pros
per, Inc will rise aud hold up his hand"
" Harvey, with some difficulty, got to an
erect position, and said
q" Had tho vote been less unanimous, |
should have retained my scat; but | make
1t a point of honor never to abandon n
trlehd nMder adverse circumstances
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1859-06-18


"I SAY, Mr., wasn't you born in the
middle of the week.Yn Said an impudcnt
prchin to man with severe pair-of cross
eyes ''No you little devil why ~ "Be-
cause 1 sec you looking both ways for Sun
day"
CAUGHT IN A TRAP.-Not long ago
person convicted of some subordinate crime
was sentenced to the whipping~post in Ohio
and was brought out of prison to undergo
the sentence of the law. Instead of dread
and horror of the punishment, he laughed
outright when tied up, and onngcd the
cxccutioncr by substantial laugh at every
stroke of the lash, and a yet more hearty
one when the ceremony was over. Now,
blast you" said the cxecutioncr, "what
made you laugh so at tho whipping post ?"
Why" said the fellow, with yet Ion
ger protracted fit of laughter, 'f you have
been whipping the wrong person! I'm not
the man. He is in the next cell to INC %
STANDING by ms FRIENDs. In the
flush times Of Vicksburg, when the phrase
"hard case meat something more than it
docs now, Harvey jenkins was admittedly
one of the hardest. by some STRANGE nc
cidcnt Harvey found himsclf at church
one evening. The sermon being over, the
preacher requested all who were friendly
to religion, to rise and hold up their right
hands. The whole audience, apparent,
were on their feet After they were seat
cd again, the mipistcr continued: '' IA
E.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1859-06-18
GROCERIES !
TIN w a ES E,

Heavy and extra we'll made for sale chcaI
by j. B. T. SLOAN & co.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-04-09
The Baltimore Executions.

BALTIMORE, April s.--As the hour fixed
for the execution Of Gambrill, Crops, Cor
RE, and Cyphus approached, an immense
concourse of men, women, and youths pour
ed through the streets towards the Jail. BY
ten o'clock not less than 10000 people had
crowded the hill tops, roofs Of houses, and
every point from which view could be OBJ
tanned.
The gallows stands near the north wall of
the Jail, and is plainly visible from all the
ground and even in the streets in the viclnl-
ty. The weather is cloudy and threatening
rain, but that does not deter the eager multi
tude
The drop fell at IL, and the four crimi-
mails paid the penalty Of their crimes to the
violated laws.
All the criminals exhibited remarkable
composure and nerve. Crops led in sing
ing HYMN on the scatfold, in which all
Joined. Gambrill, in clear, loud voice,
avowed, in solemn terms, his innocence.
Cropps merely said, in q loud voice, Good
bye. ALL" Corrie said nothing.
There was no disturbance during the
whole occasion.
Crops left the following note in the hands
Of the clergy, with request that it should
not be opened until after his death. 1t was
written ut o'clock this morning:
N ,cus me that shot Riwlon, 6m hare re-
prufcT Of IT,"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-04-09
Seasonable Reflections.

Yesterday, was the time fixed for the exc
cution of the four condemned criminals in
Baltimore. The Baltimore American made
the following scasona!e remarks;
There are multtuues of young men IN this
community to whom the events ot to-day
should be an eloquent and solemn warning.
They furnish plain commentary upon the
truth. that 1.-The way of the trann2rcssor Is
hard" The line that separates between wee
and crime is a narrow lire, and easily passed,
ami both vices and crimes have penalties an
nexed that are rarely eyaded. The motive to
honest living which we would urge, is not one
drawn from the ever-present reality OF law
that Furnishes though this is u motive of ter
riable power and significance. But we would
particularly refer to the fatal force Of habit
which is constantly operating and constantly
growing in power. From the first departure
from the proper course, each step in the
downward road ia easier passed than any that
preceded, while the return to a better path Is
nrrpetually growing more and more impossl-
BILE. The gradations in life Of wickedncss
especially in cities, are well marked from the
first stolen hour spent on the street corner.
with rowdy companions. through the club
room. the bar-rOom, dGwn to the condition o'
the armed bully. Let a young man once be-
come tamiiiarized with the revolver, and there
is but step between him and the halter. lie
who habitually carries deadly weapon hid
den upon his person, is already murderer in
everything but the act. and the act only waits
for an opportunity and little more whiskey
than usual.
May we not go step beyond our ordinary
course to-day, and appeal to those Of our rea-
ders who are fathers. to exercise ,rafchtW
and ceaseieSs control orrr their sons
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-04-09
NM E z CT A l..
Monetary.

Here, ~ in all the Eastern citeo vt present, the
money market is very easy. Our Banks are III
condition to accommodate all the legitimate wants
of trade and We hear Of very little paper Offering
On the street, where rates are still tending down
ward.
The stock market is very quiet, transactions he
ing only to a limited extent. and quotations I'M
changed The Baltimore papers notice no mate
rial change in financial circles. The talk Of a
higher rate for money has passed of, and the mar
ket left quite easy at about former rates There is
nothing at present to cause the slightest appre-
tensions Of stringency in monetary circles, and
although some loans have been changed or called
in. il has only left vacuum to be filed by the
idle capital that has been seeking investment for
some time past
NEW York, April 8.-Speculative stocks were
heavy to-day. In United States five 2 cents,
new issue lS74's, $50, 900 were sold yesterday at
lO41. and the same amount Of 1868 at 102l.-
This morning the only sale at the board was a
single 81 900 74s ut l044. Nirginias, Tennessees,
and North Carolinas again in request at full rates
Missouris fell off l(Gs-sales of $4,000 cash at
ST. and $40. 900. seller fifteen days, at SO. All
the leading railroad mortgages were firm.
In money matters there is but little variation.
The rates are from FIVE to six Il cent, according to
length of time to run.
The steamer Alps will take out tomorrow SOD
900 in gold bars. The Niagara takes out no specie
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-04-09

The candidates for Congress in this Dis
,r;ct. smoke at Fredericksburg. on Tuesday
night, and at King George Court House, on
Thursday. In both discussions Mr.. Thorn
as ACQUITTED himself to the entire satisfac-
ton Of his friends, and many opposed to him
nolitically, expires sed their determination to
.unport him at the polls. The finest spirit
PREVAILS among the friends Of Mr.. T.. who
are actively exerting themselves in his be-
half A friend who was present at the
discussions says that he "has never seen
q better feeling or more spirit manifest
a On the part Of the Wings, since the cam
,a;gn, of 40 and "A. He was assured in
sro,tsylvania and King George, that Mr..
Thomas would get the entire Wing vote.
and at the conclusion of his speech at King
George C. H., several Democrats came for
,,.rd and promised Mr.. 7. that they would
give him their hearty support" Wherever
Mr. T. speaks he never fails to make de-
;Jo1 ;mnresSinn.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-04-09
MARRIED.

In Washington. gu Tuesday. the oth instant, by
the Rev Mr.. Pyne. the Hon. GEORGE ElsIlS,
NJ Louisiana, 10 Miss LOUISA NORRIS COR
CORAN. only daughter OF Vim. W. Corcoran, esq.,
OF Washington. d. L.
On the 9th instant. by the Rev. Andrew G. Ca
,o,bers, Mr.. THOMAS j. FRAZIER, to Miss
ANN REBECCA CHILDRESS, both Of Wash
ipgton.
TN the 9th instant. by the Rev. Andrew &. Ca
Yo,b.rs, Nj EDWARD S. LOGAN. to Miss MAR
GARET c. SP0TTS. both Of Washington.
On the Sd instant. ny Elder A. II. Spilman,
CHARLES II. SUTPHIS. of Rappahannock, TO
Ms, MILDRED HALL, Of Fauquier
In Trinity Church. Washington, d. G.. on wed
nesday evening the 6th instant, by the Rev. Il. L.
Brown, Pastor of Zion Church, Fairfax Court
House, Virginia. Mr.. BLADEN l. DCLANl.
late of Fauquier county. TO Miss JANE NJ. LOVE,
daughter of 7. K. Love, esq. of Fairfax County
AtPoplar Hill Church. in ST. Marys county, Md,
OF the 9th instant. by Rev. r. ii. B. Mitchell. the
brides father, Miss ELIZABETH A. MITCHELL,
Of that county. and Mr. II. II. ROBERTSON, OF
Baltimore city.
On the oath ult.. in ST, Mary's County, Md, by
the Row b. II Smith. Mr.. CHARLES y. UNRUH.
Of Wcstnoreland County Virginia, to Miss ELIZA
JANE ENGLISH, Of the same county.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-04-09
u,,o Convention in Fauquier.

The Wings of Fauquier assembled in the
rour, House. on Monday, the 28th Of March,
and were organized by calling Jas. K. Mar
hall. ESQ.,, to the Chair, and appointing DR..
Thn. Ii. Fisher and VIM. Wall, Secreta-
-;s. The nomination of Turner Ashby,
ESQ was then ratified unanimously by the
Wigs of the whole county. and on motion
Of Col. Scruggs, Euos Hord was, without
dispute. selected as his associate from the
LIVER end. The nomination of Mr.. Hord
was likewise made without dissention. and
n. nominees having accepted, the Conven-
ZION adjourned in the very highest spirits
, motion was passed that the proceedings be
published in the Warrenton Wing. Ale1an-
Iris Gazette and Richmond Wing.
JAS. X. MARSHALL, Presdt.
Tuos, IL. FISHER, Secretaries.
Wa WALL.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-04-09
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>RIPT.
BY MAGNETIC TELEGRAPH.
BY MAGNETIC TELEGRAPH.
Arrival Of the Canadian.
THREE DAYS LATER FROM EuROPE.

HALIFAX, April S.-The steamship Cana
da, from Liverpool on the 10Th of March, has
arrived. The steamship Prince Albert, from
St. Johns, had arrived out.
The City of Baltimore had arrived out.
Austria consents to the proposed European
Congress, as do the four other Powers
Piedmont and the other Italian States will
probably be admitted.
1t is reported that Prince Napoleon will
represent France, and Lord Malmesbury,
England
The debate on the Reform bill is still pro,
crossing. The ministry, it was thought,
would undoubtedly be defeated on Lord
Russelrs motion Of amendment. Lord Pal,
merston, however, had promised to vote for
a second reading, thereby probably saving
the Cabinet.
Count Cavour had arrived at Paris.
The MARKErs.--CorToS.-Sales of the
week, 10000 bales, closing firm at an aG-
vance of on the Persia's quotations.
Breadstutfs closed dull.
Provisions dull.
Money slightly more stringent-Consols,
95i a. 95s.