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The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1859-05-28
CATARRII

is one of our most common and most troublesome
diseases, against which the Old School Medicines
and even Homeopathic prescriptions, are of very
little Yet hundreds of persons have been
cured Of not only recent and fresh, but even long
standing and obstinate cases of CATARRH by the
of this Specific.
One aged lady in Syracuse was thus perfectly
cured of Catarrh, which had annoyed her all
her life. And young lady at one of our first
class boarding schools, who was so afflicted with
this disease to require more than forty handle
chiefs week, was entirely cured in a single week
by this Specific.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1859-05-28

The VIRGINIA ELEcTIoN.-The returns as
far as received by telegraph last evening,
appeared very favorable for the Opposition.
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M aIED BERE-I0OO LRs. sUG.ss
ZyDOEP8Us U:TGE.y.RR. "a
Look Out!
EEIHE E.I.IkEK SIfy-N-ED RE SRRCY-

IL fully befcs 60 inform the citizens Of Evans
vile, that he has received lot Of frst-class FUR
NITURE from the Fast, Ofeyery description, which
he intends selling low at any store in the city.
Persons i'm want of good furniture are invited TO
call before purchasing elsewhere. take all kinds
Of old Furniture in exchange for new.
MEYER GUGGENHEIMER,
Dealer in second hand Furniture, on Second St,
between Main and Locust myl0-6m
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AtPxCES! SP{CES!-
~ 100 mats Cinnamon,
Is bags Pepper,
10 bags Alspice,
Is bxs assorted Gro Spices. noI sale ~
my1l WHEELER e hiO0o'
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yVyHE COP.IR T.N'E RSH{P BE-
IL tween the undersigned has been dissolvedsth
day, III. o. BABCoCk having purchased the in
terest of III. w. Lagow in the firm, and will con-
tinue the business on his account
III. %. BABCOCK,
III. w. LAG0W.
EVANSVILLE, May 81, 1859 my23
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ITO .nlLLERs, on W'OULD-BE

IL MILLERs.-A partner is wanted 10 engage
in FIGURING Mill, in a town the Ohio River,
where there is a home cash del land for more -four
and OIall than one run Of stone can make. The
building is ready, and corn mill now In opera
ton IN it. All that is required is capital sufficient
TO purchase one OF Hamer's patent Mills. The
present owner Is practical Miller and Milwright.
He needs a partner with a small capital, and one
capable of doing the outdoor business. - ~.
For particulars apply 10 Mr.. Carlile, at the Jour
nal Office. my5-5w
AeEW' POTSTES-30 sHS. JUST
~ received per steamer Fairchild, and for sase
by CHAS. MCJoHNST0N, Posey's Block,
myll Main street. near the canal
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ne case contains the best
FEVER AND AGUE SPECIFIC

FEVER AND AGUE SPECIFIC
known. remedy without any deleterious or pois-
onous substance, which no. only cures the ague
and old, mismaI aged agues but may be relied upon
preventive when persons are residing in u fe-
and ague district. 1t prevents protects upon
the same principle that vaccination prevents small
pox or bclladonna prevents scarlet fever, by pre-
occupying the system with the true Specific. Hun
dreds have been thus protected and cured.
TIE UPIITHALMY SPECIFIC
has proved a most invaluable remedy for Sore Eyes
and Eyelids, and for Weak and Blurred Sight. One
lady in Indiana, who had been a sufferer from sore
eyes for many years, and for two years entirely
blind, was cured perfectly by the opthalmy Specific
alone.
HEADACHES,
| to which so many are subject finds a curative in
the case. There Is a specific which relieves ut the
time of the attack, and also which the
condition of the system upon which it depends,
and 50 destroys the predisposition to return.
| no S,erifics for tho yarious forms n
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AsyE.t.UREES-
~ $50 bags Rio Coffee,
50 bbls Wilmington Tar,
20 half bbls do,
Too bbls Resin,
80 bales Navy 0akum,
p bbl5 Crushed Sugar,
80 boxes Pearl Starch,
90 boxes assorted Tobacco,
u cases Matches In store for sale 10y
mS23 ORR, DALZELL * co.
HDOT.fTOES! POT.fT0ES! 200
III bushels Of choice Michigan Potatoes just re-
ceiyed aud for sale by NICkERl BROS.
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FEyERs, SCARLET FEVER, MEASLES,

and other diseases of children, the FEVER Pills
may be safely and surely relied upon.
These Specifics are the prescriptions of Professor
HUMPHREYS, used for years in his extensive
practice and to the perfection Of which ne has de-
voted the resources of extensive knowledge, eXpe-
rienoe and study.
The public may rest assured that during the life
time of Dr. H., one has been or shall be intrust-
ed with the preparation of his Specifics, and lac
offers the guaranty of his professional life and repu-
tation that they shall be just rs he represents them
They have now boen before the public for FIVE
years, and have everywhere golden Opiuions
from the many thousands who have used them.
Simple free from intricacy, :echnicality, or dan
ger, they have become the ready recourse and aid
of the parent traveller nurse, or invalid, and have
become the family physician and medical adviser
Of thousands Of families. Nowhere have they been
tried without having been approved, and their
highest appreciation Is among these who have
known them longest, and most intimate.
Every Family will find these SPECIFICS all
they have been recommended; PROMPT, RELIABLE
SIMPLE, AND EFFICIENT; often FRIEND IN NEED and
x~RIEND INDEED.
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IL room on first story of House No, 43 Main
street, for rent-suitable for physician lawyer.
INQUIRE n below my20-lw
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FEMALE COMPLAINTS

have proved invaluable. Old long standing Leu.
cOrrhoea or Whites, attended with debility and ex
haustion, and for which other forms Of medicine
of little value fully controlled and cured by
the FEMALE Pulls while the Specific for irregulari
tics control almost every form of scanty, painful
o irregular mtnsirnnf inn
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%aLE OF I:IAU.fBLE PROP

Sold in Evansville by KELLER d WHITE, and
all druggists my2S-eOdCt
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-12-24
OBITUARY.

DIEp in Warrenton, on Friday, the 10th inst,
WILLIAM II. JENNINGS, esd, Clerk OF the
County Court Of Fauqucr III the sd year OF his age
The very large cuncOurse which followed the re-
mains of the disceased 10 their resting place, bore
witness to the power of those kindly qualities OF
heart which in his life u him 40 many ir!ends
4 nature generous in its impulses. . spirit fraak
nni cordial in It's utterances, character which
wore no mask but stood ever open to pubic vieh;
these were all conceded to belong to him sh"'e
loss is mourued. That he had hi- iralites. l." one
c,uId havu been more ready To charge than he L"
confess. Tint these iraIlties whatever they may
have BEEN were consistent with genial and nttrac-
tive traits OF personal character ana An honest anu
efficient discharge official duties. was more than
once attcstrd iy the marked contuenceo OF the peo'
pie in comforting upon him the responsible and I'M
portaut otfic, which hc held al hls death.
ycry soon after his last election Ia that "hce, the
hand ofdisease was laid heavily upon him. and
beneath its continued pressure the energies OF II
vixorus constitution gradully yielded. From time
10 time, during the long period OF his pr"sra''on
he was called 70 realih" the urgent need ot lreFar-
alton for the future !iieand when ut last his
mind was brought to i full consciousness Of the
near approach of death, it turned with anxious
longings towards. those springs oi peace which
flow 80 freely from beneath the everlasting throne:
and though il was not given him 10 enjoy, without
interruption, that full assurance which belongs
IL the iuatured believer, those most familiar with
his secret spiritual exercises happy To s""'c
that at time. he was aDie 10 see himself SINNER
and look with trust and confidence Ia the sinner :
friend--and 10 hope that the spirit which was
breathed out as gently Us infants sigh. found
a resting place in the busom Of its God. May this
hope throw it, radiance upon tho dark clouds oil
sorrow which STROUD the hearts Of the stricken
ones. And may ;hc Gud Of the widow and father
less be their God
on the quiet eve Of the Sabbath the remains Of
the iepatel we're laid to rest in the village grave
yard more than one eye unused I" tears
Iuostnncd with borrow the earth closed over the
the f,nilinr form that slept beneath il Peace 10
h:l ashes H.
Wnrrcn,on. Va. Nov. %. Rich. Enq. ropy.l
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Mr. B,tcler of Virginia, said Virgins

Mr.. Botcler. Of Virginia, said Virginia
could speak for herself.
Mr.. Farnswprth continued, arguing that
the Democratic candidate WAS opposed 10
Internal improvements. Pacific Railroad
Homestead Law. and Cheap Postage. These
were practical matters. John Brown ana
the Helper book were outside matters. In"
rearing lions Of South Carolina now w"f"
a. rentlr as sucking doves: they SANG
to Antl-Lecomptonitcs the pretty song Nv III
Won walk into my parior. SAID the SpI-
der to the FIv." He denied that the dis
solution Of the Union was possible. The
cry was gotten up Oh the eve oi every
Presidential election for effect. II remind
ed him Of puack doctor. who. whenever he
was appicd 10 cure. always threw ms pa
tent into fits: because, he sad, ne was HI
on fits. The Democrats always threw the
country into fits. on the eve Of n Presdrn-
tial election. because they were HI on hts.
(Laughtcr.) lie declared that tn" ! mon
eouM not he dissolved where would til"
Mississippi he divided? What part would
the South take Of Yankee Doodle! Laugh
Ter. OF Hail Columbia. and the Fourth "t
July. He did not believe that the South
would dissolve the Union.
Mr.. English, Of Indiana had read the pro
reedings Of n meeting held i'll Chicago, aI'-
proving of John Brown.
After a discussion in regard t" limos
politics. in which Mrssrs. English, Farms
worth, Logan, and others. participated,
Mr.. Nelson. Of Tennessee, rose Ia II person
al explanation. relative to nm artlcl" attack
ing him, in the Washington States: and sad
that the editor Of the States had been guil-
" Of gross prrvcrsion "i the truth ana
il a malicious and wilful fal-rhood.
Mr.. Smith. Of Virginia. took the floor, but
gave way a. a call d; III" House, aud after
wards 10 the twentieth trial for Speaker.
which resulted "a follows:
Whole number Of votes east 2l... necessary
10 choice. 10: John Sherman, ln3; John
:. Nilsson. -: j. \. Gilmrr, ~: !. ). bo-
cock. 10: scattering d.
Aiterth ballot. but before its announce
ment.
Mr.. Davis, Of Mississippi, proposed that
the members Of the House resign. and allow
their constituents I" pass upon their conduct.
Mr.. Brabson. of Georgia Let us organize.
and do something, and let them pass Oh that.
4 Republican mrmher-ThatS good
proposition from minority. You cant
lose any how.
AT the conclusion Of the vote. Mr.. keltt,
Of South Carolina. moved that the House al
ipuru 10 meet on Tuesday next.
Loud cries of no. no, from the Republican
side of the House.
Mr.. Smith. of Virginia protested against
such an adjournment liz wanted to speak
among other things upon this very question,
and the floor had been assigned him for to-
morrow.
Mr.. keitt. Withdrew his motion, and at
! ~ o'clock. the House adjourned.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-12-24
ON II z & c I A L
Monetary.

r,,rr i s,agnation in the market for Stocks,
,s have no sales or change in quotations 10
:, since our las, week. report. Money is decid-
.,v ,i:ht and the Banks are unable TO meet the
-. demands made upon them. In Baltimore.
,...rins to the American. there IS considerable
a,;,y ,,r money. ..but there i nothing that in
't an extreme stringcucy in the market, and
~. bank, have made their annual statement
a -,, ain again extend their lines, and no doubt
''s .ill fall back 70 the usual rates. Ii may
j.. quoted At lo@l2 a Ct for first class
Exchange Oh New York is very scarce
= - :: premium. Cold and silver are still in very
'n',rI supply. aud gold commands u o. premium.
:, X,r York there il moro activity in some quar-
- :, the money market. hut the supply is album
,,., ana .ome Of tho bankers had large amounts
III Gail loan. are 6@7 + Ct. on favorite
l.,.rss. Paper goes with little more difficult
. some 81 tho paper brokers have had loans
Lied IN which has forced some paper on the mar
=, Virginia IS in New York are quoted Mt eSs,
.,oproy ymont Land Warrants are quoted as
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-12-24
MARRIED.

On the o2nd instant. in Alcxaniria, Va n: the
residence If Rev. D. F. Sprigg, ADDISON W..
DEAHL. Of Washington. b. c., to LIZZIE e.
daughter of The late John |. Proctor. OF tho form
or place.
In Washington City, on Thursday, the l1th
inst, by thu Rev. Samuel Rogers. NJ. j. WOSTER,
csu aud Mis- ALBANIA. second daughter OF
John Fox, esq, ali Of Fairfax county.
At the residence the brides mother, near Far
fax Court House. on Wednesday night, the 2Ist
inst by the Rev. VIM. Il. C"e. Mr.. AMBROSE
cock. Jr.. and Miss SARAH L. SWEENl. al!
nf Fairfax County
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-12-24
Alexandria Cattle Market, Dec. 90.

lRrported By J. Ri"hayd S@o"', Lire Stock Ay'".l
BEEF CArTLE.--0ferings this week limited
marke, dull and inactive prices ranging from 81
so to 81. equal TO S5GS7 melt, ana averaging -,
% gross.
HoGs-Live Hogs, from S6,75 10 1928 per 100
MS; wagon pork from 81. 30 10 S1.2j per 100 lbs.
SHEEP-A few mutions OF superior quality aud
very large size, sold Cor 50 per loo n gross, We
quote the rarke, quiet At S3l TO si4 for r.tIual
ity: second at So to 81 r head.
Cows AND CALvEs-From 500 10 So + head;
Veal Calves from So IL 81 "a 100 H. gross.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-12-24

Dates have been received from Barbados
to the lst instant. Prices have advanced. -
Flour, So 81 25; corn meal. 50 - S. 10.
Corn ~ wanted; last sales 81 50, and none in
market. Good herrngs, slewives and mack
erel are wanted; Goldfish Ia good supply. The
weather continues very genial. Writs for
the new Assembly will he issued next week.
So that the House will ready by Christmas
to meet his Excelency MIR. Hincks. vino is
expected by the steamer that leaves England
December | The water works are progress
ing rapidly, and will be completed by tho
middle of February next.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-12-24
Richmond stock Market, December IS


y,f.inls S;xts, 81 and interest
s,ltnani City Bonds. last rsl's ss31 aud intoSc'i
yi,,{n,s Bank Stock. sales S2ls.
,.rm.r, Bank Stock. 100
r,,han., Bank stock. last sales SlOo.
s.ng ii the Commonwealth Stock, Sas~ 100.
shn,nd fredericksburg and Potomac Railroad Stock.
~, .sl,s go.
I,rriui. Central Railroad Stock, so.
g,.an,nd md Dunve Railroad guaranteed bonds, sales
"yis,n,. and T.nna--.>, Rarud Bonds. lst mortgage,
-, Ill. s.li. and Do mi mortgage. last sair, ssO
lin, Do 3rd mortgage lsSt sales siall and int
,,.n,. and Alexandria Railroad Bonds SIS.
,,,.ng. AMI Alexandria 2 cent Bonds 500 and int.
u.,..-,, tisp Railroad bonds. % AMI interest
srtulk City s1j AMI int
III. WIFI, .ays:-Th. stock market, IA usual.
:. hi. season Of the year. is very dull. and We
,,ss yyry few sales 10 report. The only transac-
IONS Of which We are apprized. have been in Viz
.lpia SKIES. at git and iut.-an advance; Va I,
( r. stock at 50: X. 4 T. X. X. al I'll. and K j
D r. K. ut Is.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-12-24
Baltimore Cattle Market, December %.

Bee. Cattlc.-Tho offerings at the Scales to-day
amounted to 1850 bead vi the number offered
80 head were driven to Philadelphia $40 left over
susoii and the remainder purchased by Baltimore
butchers and packers ut prices ranging from W
ucIo $3.50 - 100 lbs gross. (the latter figure
f"r few extra Catte,l averaging 81 %. being u
light decline on the rates Of last week. The
market was quite duh 10 day.
sheep.-Thc supply is fair. and sales have been
aads this week at $3.5oW$4.75 i 100 fbs. gross,
a'tc quality.
Hogs.-The supply is good, aud the market elo-
~ with the feeling somewhat improved: sales OF
yt1se Hogs $6.5o@s7, and inferior qualities at
$66$B 25 II 100 Ms
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-12-24
Death of Robert Gray, of Rockingham County

Robert Gray, esq, an aged and most
highly esteemed citizen Of Harrisonburg.
Rockingham County, died ut his residence
Hilltop" on Saturday afternoon last, in the
18th year Of his age. Mr.. u. had been in
feeble health for some time past and his
death was not unexpected. He filled large
space in the history Of Rockingham County,
having gone to that County when young
man. and at once took prominent stand.
He was lawyer and ranked among the
most eminent OF his profession. lie was for
many Years Commonwealth Attorney for
Rockingham County, and was beloved by
all who knew hiIa.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-12-24
From Havana.

New ORLEANS, Dec. 22-Adyices from
Havana to the 18th instant report that very
high prices are asked for new crop sugar
This demand is based upon unfayorable crop
news from Louisiana.
Contracts for new molasses have been en-
tered into at q! reals for kegs Of five gallons.
Freghts unultered.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-12-24
Another "peacemaker" Successfully Cast

PITrSBrRG, Dec .3.-The monster cannon
for the government was successfully cast
rhij morning under the superintendent OF
Lieut.. Roiman. Ii was a complete success.
This Gun weighs over IS tons and was OF
composition called the Floyd Metal"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-12-24
Movement in New Orleans.

New ORLEANS, Dec. 22-1he Faculty Of
the New Orleans School .. Medicine, IN re
ply to the application of the Southern med.
cal students in New York, state that the Ia
ter will be received by the payment OF nOniI-
nal fees The students here held meeting
and resolved to invite the Southern student,
at the North to JOIN them, tuition free. It's
understood that the latter will leave tie
North, Notwithstanding they have paid thelr
ices
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-12-24
NJ A r l N Z l. s 7.
PORT OF ALEXANDRIA DECEMBER %

PORT OF ALEXANDRlA-DE CEMBEk2 -.
SAILED.
Schr. T.. A. Anderson, Craumer New Bedford,
wheat b. NJ. Eldrldge.
Schr Island City. Conklin, New York, by |. J.
Mehatfey. :,
Schr Charity, Smith, Providence, by 1. }. Nc
hafvy.
MLaoRANbA.
Schr. Statesman, Mott, cleared al New York,
for this port, 2lst inst.
Schr. Georgia, Soule. from Yarmouth, Tor this
port sailed from Portland 10Th inst. and returned
the same day, having experienced heavy gale on
the 18th, aud lost boat and galley.
Schr. ). q. King. Andrews, hence At Philadri-
phia, 23d.
Schr. NJ. c. Durfce. Hall. hence Al Fall River
Goth.
schr Harriet Scdgley. from BLUFF Point, Va" Tor
Kennebunk arrived nj Holmes Hole. 10Th.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-12-24
Suspension ofa Bank act.

ArGrsrA. Dec GA bill has passed
both houses Of the South Carolina Legisla-
ture suspending until June, 1861. the law
requiring one dollar Of specie in the bank
vault for every three of circulation
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-12-24
Large fire in Augusta, Ga.

AUGUSTA. Dec 23.-Luther Rolls carriage
establishment was destroyed by fire last
night. Ii was insured in the Southern Mutu
al Company Much of The stock and sever
al buggies were burnt, but no carriages. =
The fire was undoubtedly incendiary.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-12-24
Richmond Market. December %.

fLorR.-The receipts continue light and the
market heavy, SuperGnc. S5.5O@$515; Extra
FSo&$t1j; Family. $50, IS. aud ~.
WnhAr.-The receipts OF Wheat arc heavy
Pf.ne white continues in demand. the milers still
ANXIOUS 10 buy white 1t l2O9 i+5c., aud lloCS
Zoe fol red
ioRS.-wc continue 70 lesI of sales at $50
Zoe. for old New is selling at the wide range
VI go s0c., according to quality and condition.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-12-24
Printer for the Senate.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 23-Gen. George W.
Bowman, proprietor of the Constitution,
was to-day nominated : in closed session OF
the Senate "A printer to that body.
Several Executive communications were
acted on.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-12-24
Latest from Charles town.

CuARLESTowS, Dec. 23.-Quiet is entirely
restored here The only company remain
ing upon guard is the Jefferson Guards.
company Of eighty men. belonging to the
neig hborhood, and commanded by Captain
Rowan.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-12-24
Aiexandria Fuel Market.

The Fuel market continues active AT last week :
sao's,ious. We coRtinue TO quote Wood--0ak
sat Hickory mixed. sa.25@ $3.50; Pine $25V9
s75; Hickory ss.75@A. Cumberland Coal Ia
N very large supply, with better demand from
as Eastern cities. We quote Lump at -; Run
Of mime $3.50 and Fine -. Anthracite is in good
'appy. but there is no decline in prices, aud We
''n.nae to quote White Ash nj ~, and BED Ash
u 1875 a ton. delivered.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-12-24
The Alleged Express Robber.

MoNrGouERY, Ala. Doc y. The alleged
Express robber Mahoney. arrived here yes
terday. and was lodged in Jail for trial at
the Criminal Court.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-12-24
The Elliott School at Boston.

Bosrox. Dec. 22-The new Elliott school
house was dedicated to-day with the usual
exercises. Addresses were delivered by Ed
ward Everett, Mayor Lincoln, Ex-Goy. Bout.
well and others
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-12-24
Confirmation of Commissioner

WASHINGTON, Dec 23-The Senate o!
the United States in Executive session, to-day
confirmed the nomination of w. ID. Bishop,
Of Conn, Commissioner OF Patents. vice Jas.
Holt, resigned.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-12-24
The Markets.

BALTIMORE. Dec. 3&.---Flour closed dali. with
sales Of Tut 700 barrels: Howard street al Sj.2j.
Whea, is very firm: sales Of 4,0no bushels: white
l25@ hoe; red Zoo Zoe. Corn closed huoynnt,
and is lc higher; white 72G zoe; yellow 50 y S5c
Provisions dull; new aeso PORK Si65o; bacon
sides ole. Whiskey dul'-0hio %! a27c.
New YoRx, December ?3.-Cot,on closed firm:
sales of 1000 bales, which mostly ii transit.
Flour has advanced &C.. Tut closed heavy; sales "i
l4,5O0 bbls.; State Si.ln@ $500: Ohio SJ.G0@
$575; Southern S5.3ja $50. Wheat closed
firm; sales OF 6.ouN hu.hcis. Corn closed lower;
sales Of 81 900 bush; white aud yellow STA SIC.
Pork closed buoyant: mess Sl6.O5Gl Sl6i2; prime
$ll.62@Sl Lard closed quiet at lo!@ l0}c.
Whiskey closed firm al 27c. Sugar closed i'm,
and not actire--Orleans 13GISsr Mascovado .
M7lc. Coffee closed firm: sales oil $500 bags oi
Rio per yankee Blade" AT He. MolaSses cio-
sel tiTlncr al J3Ei Jfc