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The Jeffersonian Democrat. [volume] (Chardon, Ohio) 1854-1865, 1859-04-01
CHOICE VARIETY.

PRACTICE flows from principle for rs q man
thinks, 50 will he act.
WERE it not tor the tears that fill our eyes, what
an ocean would ill our hearts
SOCIETY,", like silk, must be viewed in all its stu-
atoms, or It's colors will deceive US
ONLY weak minds allow their judgments to be
warped by sympathy or Indignation
WHAT man most needs is friend to make
him do what he is cupq5's OF dong.-EmerSOH.
We like Je,er to see those on whom we confer
benefits than those from whom we receive them.
PRrJUDcg is a thick fog, through which light
cams ioarully, serving rather 10 terTily than TO
guide.
To rdcule old age is like in the morning pour.
ing cold water into the bed in which you nave 10
sleep at night
GRIEF knlts two hearts in closer bonds than hap,
piness ever can; and common sutierngs are lar
stronger links than common Joys.
II was Socrates custom when any asked him
questions, seeking information, before he would
answer, 10 ask item concerning their own quull
ties and course oi Ile
A BABES fondncss of its mother is as pleasing to
her as the strong devotion OF her tull-grown son
The graces OF faith, hope aud love are 10 be esI'
mated more by their honesty than by their degree
and less by their Intellectual than by their emo
tlonai characteristics.
LIFE has lor every one some bessing-somc
cup that is not mixed with bitterness. Al every
heart there is u font ot pure water, and 4 II men
some lime or other, taste It's sweetness. Who l.
he that hath not found in his path OF lite some
fragrant rose bush, seeming all the air win lis
sweet perfume
4 MAN to be truly eloquent must first possess
sorre well defined thought which ne believes, ecls
and with which he is 50 burdencd that he cannot
keen IT, Then, if his soul is on fire. there is no
fear, provided he dscards all aittctation or arti.
flee. that he will light up flame N the midst OF
hi. audience OF sparkling, living thoughts, which
shall continue to burn forever.
81 SERVED, ," said jefferson, " with Gen. Wash
inrIon i'm the Legislature of Virginia, before the
revolution, and during it, with DR.. Franklin il
Congress. never heard either OF them speak lei
MINUTES at a time, nor to any but the main point
which was TO decide the question They laid thei
shoulders 10 the great points, knowing that th'
lilte ones would follow of themselves
The Jeffersonian Democrat. [volume] (Chardon, Ohio) 1854-1865, 1859-04-01

ATT NEY A T L 4 ".
NTOTICE.-The undersigned, having
Withdrawn from the firm Of "Durieet, foTrist T
:. H,thawnv," has opened an office in the suit OF
rooms formerly occupied by "Forrs' ,T, y IiannS,
way" immediately over the Store OF lM,s ,i,ns SS
sovnJ ~ his old clients and by all others who may
Jssire his assistance as an Attorney and Solicitor,
A ",n,innrnce of former confidence and business
is respectfully '' 4OS If
The Jeffersonian Democrat. [volume] (Chardon, Ohio) 1854-1865, 1859-04-01
FUN ITEMS.

How should a dwarf rive conundrum 10 n
giuntl Give it up.
Trrr ,y,y f., mol % q, toll ,,,o, ,,,,-, L.,
d, lend yny b"nGrcJ Jl.rg 7''0'' 10 " uSA HI"
An irri,oblo man il IiI,o - bod,obor ro,Iod go,
the wrong wnv. md rerrcd % bis o,yG ,,icLios
- ~ us W., p'ioN'0
zoe. why doh yon get married !" " Hem!
wen, wen, can get near enough to put the question
soI"y.
Is Cork, short time ago, the crier Of the court,
e So"H1I9'oTel 70 "lspefse the crowd by exclalmlng
An Ee O'acNguarus that isn't lawyers, quit tha
court
" on would not take me for twenty I" said
nice girl to her partner, while dancing, few eve
nings ago "whul would you take me for ~
For better, or for worse he replied.
"FA11IrR. I want Won IN bpy mo n cun ~ "a
gun, WiIiiel What are you going to do with
gun = go, I'm going to fight Tommy Day he
says Susy Lake likes him better than she does
me-
Tnr scaly inhabitants Of the brinv deep lately
held a mceunr, to rejoice over the failure of tho
Atlantic telegraph. the prince OF whales presiding
aud he ca shler Of the Bank Of Newfoundland act.
ing as secretary.
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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-28
The Cuban Bill.

|, will be seen that the bill for the acqui-
si,ion of Cuba has been allowed to 60 over
70 the next session of Congress, the friends
Of the bill having considered tho test vote of
Friday night a. indicative of the views Of
the Senate upon the question. This step
has been taken in order that the appropria-
ton bills may be acted on in the Senate, and
an extra session, if possible. prevented. Mr..
Slidell gave notice that he should present the
Cuba bill again on the first day Of the next
sassiou
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-28

AN ACT fixing the Salaries Of certain officers OF
the Corporation, for the year eighteen hundred
and fitty-ninc.
SECTION |. BE il enacted by the City Cou""" Of
ilcrand,ia That the following officers shall re-
ccivc the following salaries, viz:
The salary of the Mayor shall be eight hundred
dollars in full for all services, and all contingent
cmolumcnts accrlIing to the Office. such n tax on
the seal of the Corporation. fees, &C.. he shall pay
into the Treasury quarterly.
The Auditor shall receive six hundred dollars.
The Attorney of the Corporation shall receive us
legal adviser Uf the City Council, aud the officers
Of the Corporation, fifty dollars.
The Surveyor of the Corporation shall receive
one hundred dollars
The Superintendent of Gas Works shall receive
eight hundred dollars.
The Superintendent Of Police and Street Com
missioner shall receive five hundred dollars.
The Clerk of tie Market shall receive four hun
dred dollars.
The Measurcr of Wood and Bark shall receive
eighty per cent. of the gross amount OF the emolu-
ments of his office, and shall pay the remaining
twenty per cent. quarterly into the Treasury.
The Guager of Casks and Inspector OF Spirits
shall receive seventy per cent of the gross amount
of the en- Monuments Of his Office, and shall pay the
remaining thirty per cent. quarterly into the Urea
sury.
The Collector of the Second and Third Wards,
shall receive two and half per cent on the amount
collected and paid over by him.
The Collector of the First and Fourth Wards
shall receive two and half per cent. on the a.
mount collected and paid over by him.
The Chief Engineer of tho Fire Department
shall receive one hundred dollars.
Each Assessor shall receive one hundred and
fifty dollars,
Which salaries shall be payable quarterly out Of
the General Fund.
SEC >. BE II further enac,sd That this act
snail be in force from its passage.
L. b. TAYLOR Prest. Board of aldermen.
j. II. McNEIGH. Prcst. Common Council.
Approved: ". ID. MASSEY. Mayor.
Tcste: JAMES DEMPSEY, c. G.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-28
The Tariff.

The Washington Star of Saturday after
noon says:-This morning, the Committee on
WAYS and Means adopted resolution on the
Tariff. instructing the chairman to embrace
the first opportunity to obtain a suspension of
the rules and report-frst, his own bill, Sc
c,nd, "a an amendment, Mr.. Morrell might
report his bill; and third, that any member
of the committee may offer another tariff
hill as an amendment to the amendment.
As Mr.. Phelps can report any bill he pre-
lers, and it is now late in the session, it is
thought likely that he will report the bill of
1916. with some notifications.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-28
BALTIMORE COMMERCIAL COLLEGE.

ForypLn lSj2 CHARTERED 1854.
LOCATED
CORNER OF BALTIMORE ASr CHARLES SITS.
BALTIMORE, Mp.
The Largest and most Elegantly Furnished f"m-
"srcini college IN ne imi'sd States.
EVERY YOUNG MAN should write immed-
ately for one of those large and beautifully orna-
mented Circulars. representing the exterior and in
terror view of the
BALTIMORE COMMERCIAL COLLEGE.
Pcnmanshp &C.. which will he sent by return mail
ire, oj chn,g.. with Catalogue containing list OF
Students terms of Tuition, opinions of the Press
on our new system of Book Keeping. etc.
T.. Il. LOSER, Principal-Lcctur"r on the Science
of Accounts. Business, Customs, Sc.
J. VI. PHILLIPS. Professor Of Book Keeping and
Commercial Calculations.
H. n. DAVIES. Associate Prof. of Book Keeping.
y. G.. JOHNSON. Professor of Pcnmanship
;. T. WILLIAMS. Esq, Mercantile Law
REV. +. Y. REESE, d. D., Commercial Ethics.
TRUSTEES.
Hon. John p. Kennedy, Hon. Joshua Nansant,
Hon. Thomas Swami, VIM. II. Keighler, esq,
Jacob Trust. esq, VIM. knabe, esq.
The time usually required to complete the full
Course from 10 IL weeks.
4 DlpLouA is awarded to all Graduates.
Large Circulars and Catalogues. stating terms.
&C.. scut by mail free ci rh"rg". Address
T.. X. LOSER, Baltimore, Nd.
feb li-wly
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-28

niy> We cannot permit an occasion so iuiPor-
taut and 80 momentous TO pass Oh In silence. AS
of the Stuart Guards, We return our
sincere and heartfelt thanks for the many 1avors
which were bestowed upon Us On the I'D oil Feoru-
ary, 1859 We were favored by all who were con
cerned in the celebration, the Marshals included.
The Mount Vernon Guards. of which VIC are ju-
nior class mot of the NJ V. q. but OF S. Gu were
very kind indeed-for the officers OF the alexan-
dria Rihemen. not enough can be said. We also
return our grateful thanks to him from whom We
derive our title for the attention which lac so kind
ly rendered us on that occasion. The I'D beng
our first appearance in the streets OF Alexandria,
we entreat the citizens in general to overlook the
errors. which we might have been SO unfortunate
As to commit About ~ o'clock, y. NJ, we were
seated at the table which literally loaded with
all the luxures of the season, served to order by
our host Samuel HeHebower, ESQ., proprietor OF
the CITY Hotel who deserves all the credit that any
other mortal man could deserve. He has our best
wishes: our thanks to that worthy citizen cannot
he limited. we hope from the bottom Of our hearts
that he NAV prosper in the important business,
which he has established in Alexandria for tho
welfare of the community at large. In conclusion,
we earnestly solicit the aid of the generous citi-
zcns in order to obtain permanent uniform Tor Inc
"Stuart Guards of Alexandria. We arc but
youths, but having n feeling of patriotism. we say
a. our forefathers have said, eve pledge our lives,
our fortunes. and our sacred honor" to take up
arms against intruders on the rights OF American
citizens and to prevent our country from beng
trampled upon by tyrants.
Alexandria, Feb. %
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-28

BY MAGNETIC TELEGRAPH.
Movements of Ocean Steamers

Nyw YORK. Feb. 26.--The American steam
ship Fulton, from Havre and Southampton
on the 9th, arrived here this morning.
The Canada, from Liverpool on the 18th.
via Halifax, arrived at Boston this morning.
The mails were dispatched south by the land
train, and will be due here this evening
The British steamer Karnac, from IN"
West Indies, has been signallcd from Sandy
Hook, and may possibly bring later adNi''~
from Mexico.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-28
Disastrous Fire.

GALEsBrRc, ILL.,, Feb. 25.-The Barney
House, together with the buildings adioinInS
occupied by Messrs. Sage 4 Reid, dry good,
dealers, Dunn & Co., grocers, and Smith ~
Co., grocers, was totally destroyed by fire this
morning. The whole loss is estimated ~
$4,000. The amount of insurance has not
been ascertained as yet, The fire is suppo .
ed to have been the work Of an incendary
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-28
lC0NNUNICATRD,

have heard it said by some, that John
Marshall ESQ.,, the Wing and American can
didate for the oficeof Corporation Attorney,
was not eligible to hold that Office, on &C
count cf his short residence amongus That
is a mistake, which should be corrected he
is not only eligible, beyond all doubt, but is
AN able gentleman, and every way qualified
to discharge the duties of the office.
JUSTICE.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-28

R"INDEPENpENr VoTEEs.--I beg leave,
respectfully, to call upon the independent
voters of our city, to retain in Office James p.
Coleman. lie is a gentleman of high char
acter and responsibility, aud in every way
worthy of the full confidence and support of
his fellow citizens. would. also, speak
Il word in favor of Peter q. Henderson. Can
We do better than to elect him as Superinten-
dent of Police, lie is eminenty fitted to fill
that office, and his election will be guarantee
that the duties will be faithfully performed.
Ii. is such men as Coleman and Henderson
that we want in Office, and just such men
being modest and unassuming) will gene
rally be ruled out. by those who assume to
themselves the right to dictate. Let us, then.
show that we are no longer under dictators,
butundcr Il free government, where we should
be allowed to vote as we choose. without re-
ceiving the indclible mark of the King Of
Terrors An 0LD LINE WIG.
feb 2S-lt
re- CITIZENS TICKET.-The following
ticket will be voted for, irrespective Of party:
For Mayor-W. D. Massey.
Auditor-Samuel J. Mccormick.
Gsuger-George McClcish.
Meusurer of Wood and Bark-Jss. p. Coleman
Collectors-John A. Field and W. ii. Smith.
Measurers Of Lumber-W. IL. Mcknight and W
r. Howard.
Assessors-W. B. Price, and Peter G. Henderson
Superintendent of Police-Joseph Z. Moore.
Chief Engineer Fire Department-Jno. L. Smith
Superintendent of Gas-
Market MaSter-Thomas Wilmington
Corporation Attorney-Geo W. Brent.
Surveyor
FIRST WARD.
For Acknowledgements Barton.
For Council
George II. Smoot. Nathaniel Boush,
George II. Markell, John W. Burke.
SECOND WARD.
For Alderman-George II. Robinson.
For Council.
James S. IIallowcll, 5. F. Beach,
X. NJ. Smith. Hugh Latham.
THIRD WARD.
For Alderman-James H. Ried.
For Council.
Robert Brocket, Il. II. Berry,
James II. McVeigh, Charles Z. Stuart.
FOURTH WARD.
For Aldcrman-L Is. Taylor.
For Council.
James W. Atkinson Dennis R. Blackjack
W. q. Cazcnove. George Washington.
fob oS-Dt
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down n suitable tagging foo'way across Prince
street; on the west side Of Patrick street.
A petition was received through the Board Of
Aldermen from John T. Ballenger, James L. Nc
iraw. and Others, praying the abatement of the nui-
.ance arising from the discharge Of Gas Tar from
the Gas Works into the river, near the fieh
Wharf-Retcrcmce to the Committee on Light
with instruction. 10 abate the nuisance concur
red in
On motion. Council adjourned.
Te.te: JAMES DEMPSEY, c. {.
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1859
A L N A n A C .
MARINE LIST.

-
PORT OF ALEXANDRIA-FEBkU 70.
ARRIVED.
Schr Richard Borden, Arnold, Fall River, to
Borden Mining Co.
SAILED.
Steamer Diamond State, krwin, Baltimore, BY
Wheat j Bro.
MEMORANDA
Srhrs. Cambria, Mitchell, for this port, ond Gen.
Worth, Jones. for Georgetown, cleared ut Baiti-
more, oath inst.
Schr. Tram Smith. McGivcrn from Fall River,
was at Newport, 2%d.
Schr. Andromela. Rowland, from Georgetown
for Somerset arrived ut New York, oath inst.
Schrs. Ann Eliza, Jones. Beauty, johnson, and
II. A. Weeks, Weeks. from this port, arrived Al
New York. 23d inst.
Schr. John Warren. Lozier, for Georgetown
cleared at New York, oath inst
Schrs L. Goldsboro, Bunting. from this port
arrived at Norfolk, 22d; Florence, Howe', for DO
cleared at do. oath.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-28
AUCTION SALES.

BY 5. j. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
WILL BE OFFERED AT PUBLIC Alc-
w TON, at 10 O'Clock o" Saturday. tie 2"M
inst at the Warehouse No. 81 South Union street
for account of whom it may concern, 10 pay freight
and charges-the same having been laying IN store
for over three years.
Large THRESHERS and CLEANERS, V.h-
bert's Patent-)
Patent)
4 Large PLoUGHs.
feb I2eeo2w STEPHEN SHlNN.
5c.i,~ The above sale is postponed to Beinsaday
merit, % March, at same time and place
feb 2s-3t STEPHEN SIllNN.
MOUNT PLEASANT FOR sALE.-In sxycu
Nl ton Of decree of the Circuit Court OF Far.
fax County rendered at June term, 1873, III the
suit of Thatcher Perkins VS.. Edward Cowlmg a"u
ais, the undersigned will offer for sale, at public
auction, i'll front OF the Mayors once, ID the CT;
of Alexandria on FRiDAY y, the lst deg Of Ap"1i,
1859. at IL O'Clock, w., the TRACT OF LAND now
occupied by the said Thatcher Perkins, IN the
County of Fairfax, called MOUNT PLEASANT
and containing $50 Acres, more or less This tract
of land binds on the Mount Vernon road, l. sl,ua
ted on a commanding eminencc, overlooking The
city of Alexandria, from which il IL distant about
two miles The soil is good, and the land hss hr"n
much improved by the present occupant, who has
also lateIy erected upon u hnhhso'he an" ''"'
g. modious DWELLING HOUSE, at cost "1
.s:i some four or five thousand dollars. The place
is so well known, rs to render further dc>cIiI ;iun
unnecessary.
TERMs-One tenth of the purchase money vii
he required in hand; the balance in three equal
instruments, at &, ~, and Is months from the day
of sale the deferred payments to bear Interest. -
be secured by the bonds of the purchaser. -.
approved security and retention Of the title untrl
said deferred payments are made; the caSh pay
lnent to be forfeited, and the land resoid II The
purchasers risk, ON failure to comply with the
terms of sale.
LAWRENCE b. TAYLOR, c,,,,,...
FRANCIS l.. SMITH,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-28

On Tuesday last, u valuable servant man.
the property of Mr.. Robert p. Dickinson Of
Louisa, while engaged in saving timber, ut
Mr.. John Bonds steam sawmill, in Orange,
accidentally fell before the saw, while ihe
carriage was being run back. and had his
leg 40 badly torn by the saw that he expired
in about half an hour, before physician
could arrive
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-28
ian 27--eots

CAUTI0N.-We beg leave to caution pur'hs
" sers of our choice OLD MONONGAHELA
WHISTLES against the deception aud petty irarld
which is practced by certain parties in this city
and in Baltimore, who have appropriated to them
selves exact copies Of the Star Brands, i""y NAL
and designed by Us to distinguish our Old Whisk"ys.
We can assure our friends and customers. that the
unrivaed quality, everywhere acknowledged Of
our choice OLD WHISTLES, cannot be equnllrl
by these ingenious invaders of our rights.
Our new establishment, GlBsOST0S MILLS, Oh
the Monongabcla River, gives us rncTualed ft"ili
ties for making Whiskey Of the choicest kind. from
matted and kiln dried grain
Purchasers of our Old Whistles will please h.
notice the words GIBsoyToS MILLS and joins GIg
s0y. Sons & Co., are inserted in the new Brand
which we now adopt; and We deem it duty To our
customers and ourselves. TO give notice, that We
will prosecute and expose any person or person
who may hereafter copy or use our Brands.
JOHN GIBSON, SONS & 60.
Philndepha oct ll--dly
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-28
NEW SPRING GOODS.

HARPER d BRO,
JTAvE just received fresh supply of PRINTS,
III IA few English beautiful styles; plain Black
SILK, Linen Cambria Handkerchiefs. White Bril-
liant, low priced Mouselanes, Lead colored Jeans,
Cotton Osnaburgs. Bleached and Brown Sheetings,
Bleached and Brown ShirtiDgs. DC feb Il
7 HAVE ON hand, i'll good order
l 100 bbls. Tar
81 " Pitch
100 bales Oakum, for sale by
NATH BOUSH,
f.h o. No 3, Irwin's Wharf.
DEYNOLD'S SPECIFIC for the Gout and
n Rheumatism, New England Cough syrup,
Sulph. Morphine, Suph Quininc, Nalernate ZINC
and Pay SON 5 Indellibc Ink, just received, by
J. WILLIAM BOWLING,
feb IS cor of Fairfax and Prince SITS.
NOR SKIRTS-Reeds Of all descriptions (llgh'
i and black:) also, Brass and Steel Springs, with
covering for the same on hand, at
II. B. WHlTTINGTONs.
fab No. 81, King street.
COAL.--A good supply WHITE AND NED
u ASH COAL, for sale at low prices.
f.h WHEAT d BRO.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-28
Georgetown Cattle Market, February 20.

The offerings of beef cattle at the yards yester-
day amounted to $50 head. all of which was sold
10 District butchers at s4GS6 on the hoof, equal
10 sSGsl2 net Sheep offerings large, selling at
An ir "A n.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-28

The American Guano Company have received,
in all. about 1000 tons of guano from their islands
Baker and Jarvis) in the Pacific ocean, which ID
selling in the New York and Philadelphia markets
from So TO $40 the ton.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-28

IETTNHE Truth Is MIGHTY AND MUST IRE,
vAIL."--To the afflicted Of Aiera"dr'" and
its ricinity.-One of the most extraordinary cases
of scrofua cured after nine years standing, was
that of the boy John Francis Walker. who was
given up by some of the most eminent physicians
including the late DIR. Powell and son, OF AleXan-
dria. and pronounced incurable and beyond the
treatment of all medical aid. The said boy is
now restored to perfect health, and entirely Tree
from the use of crutches and living witness to
these facts He can be seen. and the family con-
suited in regard to his Affections, and my course
of treatment in the case.
n b. For any information respecting the said
bow inquire of Mrs. NANCY DUvALL. on Oronoco,
between Alfred and Columbus streets, where all
orders NAV be left, and will he promptly attended
to in city and country on the most reasonable
terms.
Treatment of Scrofula. Cancers, Sores, wounds
of long standing. diseases of the blood rheumatism
and lung disease. PRof. Is. fLiNN.
feh lg-eo2W
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ADVANCE IN SuGAR.--NHw ORLEANS, Feb. "a.
Sugar is active. and advanced quarter during
the week The shipments to Northern ports arc
small.
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BY SATURDAY EVENINGS MAILS.

The Mountain House tavern, situated mid.
way between the White Sulphur Springs ana
Fincastle, WAS burnt to the ground on Thurs
day night last.
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CO II n E r C I A Z.
Tha Markets.

BALTIMORE, Feb. 26.-Flour is nominal; How
ard street and Ohio So. Wheat is nominal for
want of supply. Corn is steady yellow s2(GS3c.
Provisions steady. Whiskey is dull; Ohio 2stc.
NEW YORK, February 26.-Flour closed buoy
anti State s5.SO@ $3.50; Ohio s6.5o@ $500, South
ern $6OO@$6.4O. Wheat closed firm; Western
red l40c., white l50c. Corn closed quiet; mixed
and yellow Si@s5c. Pork closed quiet; mess $l7-
75@sls25; prime $685. Lard closed steady at
lli@i2a. whiskey is firm at 27@27ic. Stocks
generally are higher Cumberland Coal Co. IA.
No Is S51