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The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1860-03-16

A NDREW ANTON. 1876 Main street. 0.r
"A door to Exchange Bank, Richmond. Vr,s.
wholesale and retail dealer In Dom ESTE ADJ
manufacturer OF Double Refined Candle, nrsaa,l
ed IN this city. Call and examine the larsss, stet
IN this city. A. ANTONI. Im,o,.,
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1860-03-16
EMBROIDERED HANDKERcu,.-

EMBkUIDEkED HANDKFRCu,.-
~ LEVY has just received from an ,ytFS~
sale An excellent assortment Of ~, No';a.r
Hemstitched and Grass Linen Hanss.U,N..'',:
which he IL prepared 20 sell at half ths,, a.
Grass Linen Handkerchiefs at q cts vi w.. s's :
Hemstltchet handkerchief at rs eta wo o,a sn
Hemstitched handkerchief Of hisbsn,U ,la,,
me same low rates; Embroidered Hsndt.n..ss
ke!chefs oil finer quality to be sold a. " an
rlhce: Super Linen Cambria Handseset,.Nsa
cts, worth 50 cts; Gents PLAIN and Cnn,.s
the usual prices Remember that EVvHssat Gov
street, s the place 10 purchase cheap and nj a I'm.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1860-03-16

on about the CITY and suburbs, and Bacons
RN4narter Branch. without pass. TEN DOL
~ LARS Will be given for lodging him in NJ r..
->k>tirady's Jail, in Richmond. lie is 20 Years
old, tall and stout, and black, with thin nappy
wool on his head. 'T'
WILLIAM NJ. MCCARTHY,
Cor Of Grace and Monroe sts, Richmond.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1860-03-16

WANTED--Bv a young white woman, s,tua-
w ton as CHAMBERMAID AND SEAM
STRESS. References given. Apply at this Office
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1860-03-16

IRON DfkECT...li6 tons .BAGNIIT -
I. English Refined IRON, receivln, fnss ~
Alexander. now unloading embracing fp hill. ~, =
uent OF Rounds. from IA to5 inches; Squares NV
20 = inches. And 80 tons best Ensllsh r., Y.
iRON IN store, embracing Flats, from ,'i.sll
to l,a; ovals and half ovals. from j. toll: n,
xIso~HooP and ID SHEET IRON NAH, RON,
&c, &c. Also, ''"'N nVVs
rs tons Swedes RON. assorted sizes.
o tons Cast and Blistered STEEL.
20 casks SHEET ZINC.
'oV SeTs O,d pomln,on NAILS.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1860-03-16
HORSES, &C., FOR SALE.
FOR BALTIM X r.

Es4lAss@iSeTHREET TIMES 4 WEEK. pow
= = ..,7 1890 HATAN STEAMBOAT COMPA-
NY.-The steamer BELVIDERE Cant WM W
kEENE. wi receive freight to- day. FRIDAY and
up to the hour OF IL o'clock NJ, SATURDAY, the
18th inst. WV
Freight taken 70 Boston via Baltimore at low
rates, with reat dispatch
This steamer has splendid state room passenger
accommodations.
Passage and fare SIS.
Passengers will please be on board before Il ,'clk
NJ. SAL uRDAI the hour Of departure
Tickets for passage procured either at our office
IN Shnckoe Sip, opposite the Columbian Hotel
or AZ fha Steamers wharves. Rocketts
NH l6-2t DAVID 4 WIN CIrppy.,
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1860-03-16

NE CONTRADlCTED BY ANY5
ONE.-We are Low prepared to furnish our
any kind Of BOOTS and SHOES that the, NAV
want, either OF our own manufacture or imperfect
eitner lor LADIES', Gentlemen. Misses, BOYS. or
1ly We also keep on hand large assortment OF
Ikt NkS and bonnet CAS- ES Tor Ladies' OF tire
CARPET BAGS and vALlCE Of every styls and
deser ption, all of which will he sold low either by
wholesale or retail. by ALEX HILL Co
Manntasturers and importers Of Boots and Shoes,
IL MAR street. Hichmnnd. Va - ~''
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1860-03-27
Mail Arrangement.

Times o. opening and closing mailsin the Daven-
port Post Once:
EAsTERS NAIL, arrives At . A and P \ closes
at $50 \ and Pm
NORTHERN MAIL, via Dubuque and North Iowa,
arrives At 4 closes $50 IN.
SouTHLKn NAIL, from st Louis and Southern
Missouri, arrives 1T Pm; closes s:30:A y.
EsrEES AxD SouTHERx Iowa MAIL, arrives at
6Pn; closes At SPx.
ILLINOIS WAY NAIL, arrives A y; closes at T.
DUBUQUE WAY NAIL, arrives At y Tuesdays,
Thursdays and Saturdays; closes at \ Sun
days, Tuesdays and Thursdays.
LP kivER MAIL TO LYONS, srrves at P y; closes
at Pm, daily, exbept Sundays.
BLUE GRAss MAIL, arrives At n, closes 1t II u
Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays.
AAIrY NAIL, arrives and closes at IL Tuesday
and Fridays.
ASAHosA NAIL, arrives and closes at IL \, on
Thursdays.
The oihce will be open on Sunday during the
summer from . to l0AN.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1860-03-27
SPECIAL NOTICES.
Democratic 4 unicipaI Convention.

The Democracy of the City of Davenport are
requested to send FIVE Delegates from each Of the
Wards of the city to the City Convention, which
will meet at the Court House on Monday April
%, 1864, At 9 o'clock p. NJ, to nominate candi-
date. for the Offices Of Mayor. Treasurer, City
Marshall and City Clerk. The primary meetings
in the various wards, for the election Of such del
egates. will be held on Wednesday, March 18th,
1850. at o'clock, p. NJ, At the places hereinafter
named:
In the Is. Ward, at Peter Littig's.
In % Ward, at Beiderbecke Niller's.
In Sd Ward. at tho Court House.
In Ath Ward, At the Council Chamber.
In 9th Ward, at the Clev sland House.
Iu 9th Wari, at Renwick's Office.
On Saturday, March 3lst, AID. 1850, at o'clock
P. NJ, the Democracy of the various wards will
meet at the pac above named to nominate in
each ward can lidate for Alderman
BY order of the City Committee,
H. LEONARD, Chairman.
mar1Q-td .. - m
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1860-03-27
From New York.
NHw YoRK, March rs.

NV YoRK March 10
Il is suspected that the Chinaman who sas
picked up In the yavl eff Barnega,t, has. mur-
1ered the captain and hs brct hers, and then
deserted The vessel. and his diss ppearsnes on
arriving a. this city Yesterday. tends to con-
firm the euspicion Tn. ship va. bound 10
Virginia for . cargo Of oysters. aud captain
Leete had in his possession funds for the pur.
chase Of HE cargo. The police have the matter
in hand
Wm. Johnson alias Alfred W Hicks, the sus
pscted il urderer OF the captain and crew Of
the oyster sloop Johnson, arrived here ye.,er-
dsy in custody Of detectives Morris and Smith.
of Providence. Yesterday p N, silver watch
and couple Of money bags, found in the
possession of the prisoner, have been identified
as the property Of captain Burr.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1860-03-27
Later from south America.

NkW ORK, March 20.
John Lathrop Motley, historian Of the Dutch
Republic, has been elected corresponding
mem her Of he French Institute, in place of the
late " H. Prescott
Mr. Maring, one of the commissioners 70 ne
eo,,Ate loan Of 81 600. 900 for the Republic Of
Boliyi4, came passenger in the Baltic.
Gen Herran. New Granadian Minister to
Washington, has been nominated for President
cf his country and will doubtless be elected in
June.
Hon Be erly Clark United States Minister
to Guatemala Is coming home for his health,
which is very precsrious
Ad,ices from Ecuador report that Msranes
forces have beaten those of France in three
., irmishea Both Of the factions we're vsiting
ill May 70. the rains TO cease, when the con-
test viii be reBew ed.
From Peru it IS said that an attempt had
been made to get up revo ution in A egrippi
against Castillo, but it vas put down after
three hours fighting.
Asvic-s from New Grenada etate that the
Cas--Herron Treaty As amended bs the United
states has been ratified by both houses Of lh-
Granadan Congress.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1860-03-27
XXXyIth Congress..First Session.

AsHINGToS, March 20.
HousE.-Mr. Clark b. Cochrane appeared
and took his seat, for the first time since the
orgaz ization Of the House
Mr. Thayer introduced . bill withdra wing
the protection Of Congress from nom eeident
land holders in the several States and terrific
rles.
Mr. Spaulding introduced bill making an
appropriation Of 81 900 TOR the improvement
of the Buffalo harbor; also authorizing the
Improvement of the St Claire fats
M Florence introduced a bill to fix and
regulate the duty on imports
Mr. Montgomery introduced q bill to estab-
lish an Assay office at Atchison, Kan:
The above b lis we're all referred.
Mr. Blake introduced bill to repeal the
Fugitive Slave Law Of 1856.
Referred to the Judiciary COMMITTEE, on
motion Of Mr. Whitley.
Mr. Curtis introduced Pacif: Ra alroad bill
Referred to select Committee.
Mr. Garnett introduced bill enabling citi-
zens OF the United States to carry their prop
erty freely and without mole e.tatioD into the
Territory of KAnsas X eferred TO the JUDI
ciary Committee.
The Committee on Commerce vat instru ted
to inquire into the expedency of reporting
Till making the appropriation for the steamer
Revenue Cutter, for the Della ware River
The Senate passed the Pacific Telegraphic
bill IS to Is
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1860-03-27
co Nj Nj T. RCIAL
DAvENpOfsT MARIA 81.
DAILY REPORT.

UfYIcg DAfIy DEMOCRAT AND NEws,l
Monday Eve, March 70, lo60. J
Tne market opened active this morning with a
fair inquiry for all kinds Of grain. Prices re-
ma ned firm at Saturdays quotations.
We quote as follows:
FLoUR-Market quiet and steady. We quote
c oice Spring Extra at s. SO wholesale and So -
retail.
WHgAT-Market closed firm at 81 % for No. /.
CoRS Market steady at 25I30c.
OArs-We quote steady and firm at 3OG35c FOX
good 10 prime and choice for shipment South.
BARLET Market closed dull at 6o0G5c.
OSIoss-Marke, dull and nominal at 50 oJ4oc for
good to prime. and 45c for very choice.
POrArOEs-We quote good to choice at 25 5d35c.
GRASS SEED--Market quiet with but little IL
quiry. We quote Timothy at 81 00a2 25 for
prime and choice and 81 IS for inferior. Hunga-
ran seed dull at 75c.
HAY-In good supply and market quiet at 8 90
ga 90 for good Prairie.
BUrrER-Quiet and steady at l2k@l5c fol
common to good
EGGs--ln good demand at &c wholesale and
So retail.
Market steady .ani unchanged. We
quote green at Sc green salted 6G6A; dry salt
ed lOjaQgl2c dry flint l2dlaHc.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1860-03-27

FREE LuNcH.-There will be Free
Lunch at Charley Bells saloon this evening at
s o'clock. Fish chow der, DC. in Charley's best
atvle
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1860-03-27

nENTIST, SUCCESSOR TO DIR. CHAS.
- GOoDRICH, would invite your attention to his
great reduction in prices of Dentistry, and would
invite all persons needing his services to call and
examine work and prices, ut his Rooms, next door
to ShepL erd's Ambrotype Gallery, No. 81 Brady
street, nearly opposite the Post Office.
n. u. Teeth extracted all hours of the day
aud night, and all operations warranted. novs II
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1860-03-27

BUSINESS wore very cheerful aspect
yesterday. large quantity Of produce coming
in and prices generally being we'll sustained.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1860-03-27

A VERY interesting communication
from 40 Eastern correspondent is unavoidsbly
laid over. II viii appear tomorrow.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1860-03-27
THE CI Y.

SAM PERRY was receiving more new
goods yesterday. Sam is getting on . very
large stock.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1860-03-27
h. D. coSGDo,

4. n coSGDoN. VA lALL.
conc DON Z HAIL.
4 TTORNEYS AND COUNSELORS ATLAW,
IA and Notaries Public. O6ce, Northwest
corner Of Brady and SECOND streets, up-stairs-
entrance on Brady street. july 26-dn
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1860-03-27

11EM.-Capt. Trout is always on
hand with the good things Of this life. has
got nice lot Of prime fresh roll butter. Give
him a call
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1860-03-27
New York Market.

BIZ T.Iegraph1 NEW YORK, March 2s.
FLouk.-Dull and heavy at g 20@5 25 Su
per State; 50 2o@5 A. Extra State: IS 20ta
25 Spper Western 30n5 - Common &
medium extra do. IS 95ts 10 inferior to good
shipping brands and Extra Round Hoop Ohio
Sales 5000.
CANADIAN FLorR-Narket dull
RYE FLoUR-Steaiy at 50 7a(d4 40.
NH.Ar--Marketdu dull and dropping. Sales 37co
Gooh white Canada 81 55.
RYE-Qniet. s5@ SIC.
BARLEY-Quiet 65c.
CoRS-Dull and l(d2c lower. Sales 2 1900 bu.
70012c nj xed Western 15a17c yellow South
ern.
OArs.-Dull 42GAc tate and Western.
PoTATogs-In fair request.
PoRK Unchanged <l7 25 old mess SIT IS
IL 81 new mess Sl2 50 old prime $l4 81 new
prime. Sales 23r0 bbls.
CoMxoN BEEF.-Unchsnged Sales $50 racka
ges.
CTR MEATs-Dull. declined
CHEEsB-Steady 10010i9c.
LARD-Firner. Sales 900 bbls At iGAllLc
RUrrER.-ln fair REQUEST at II "a 41l2 25zc.
WHsKY.-Unchanged Sales at &c.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1860-03-27
IMPROVEMENTS notice anon!

IMpRovEMENTs.-W notice among
other things, that our worthy fellow citizen,
B. Sanford. Esq.. is enlsrging his dwelling
house on Third street. by taking out the front
portion and bringing it forward several
feet. Though Mr.. 5. is getting we'll along in
years. We notice that he labors daily and with
much more spirit than many young and able
bodied men His spirit of improvement is
commsndable.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1860-03-27

JAMES GARLAND was brought up be-
fore Justice Johns yesterday morning, charged
With committing an assault upon female Of
rather questionable character. residing on Front
street. The Justice fined him $50 and sent
him to board with Acklsy for thirty dsys
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1860-03-27
Fire at Fl. W ayae.

Fr WAYNE, March 26
On Saturday night Lsrnan's grocery store
in this city. was consumed. Goods partially
saved. Loss IS 600
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1860-03-27
LANDS AND MONEY.

TIE SUBSCRIBER Is PREPARED TO LOAN
money on long time at less than the market rates,
AMI TO dispose Of several farms At such prices as
will clear the mortgages upon them. Borrowers,
aud those looking for farms would do we'll TO cal
on him. at No. |, Nichols Block, 5. w. corner Of
Of Second and Brady streets. I'd story.
WM. HENRY DARLINGTON.
uovl6-Smfp
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1860-03-27

SPIRITUAtIsM.-Miss Scangall will
speak again this Tuesday, and to-mo row
evenings. in Wesley Chapel. at ~ o'clock.
Admission, 10 cents
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1860-03-27
Notice to Steamboat OGcerS.

N And AFTE SUNDAY, APi IL r. lsso.
lights on tie Railroad Bridge will be So ar
ranged to show the head aud foot Of toe piers
on each side of the draw passage Boats going
down can see the night M he hand Of the piers
u the drA~ from Stubb'- Laa., ABOUT one mile
above the Bridge Boats going up can see the
right and left and piers from point 10 the Cnah-
a mile below the Bridge.
The green signal Light on the Staa at the foot
Of the o er, and the red signal Light at the head
Of the pier, will be conti.ued a. heretofore
4 John +. TRACY, Superintendent.
n.v.oun,, March asd. 1860 imsr23-d3m
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1860-03-27
gt''aofrat aud aems.
TUESDAY MORNING. MARCH 81, 1880

ROUNDS d LASGDox. ! IS Rapdolph strset. Chi
cago are authorized TO receive ADVERT .ements for
this paper.
=. H. ScnivRS, 90, Dearborn street, Chicago, is
authorized to receive advertisements for this pa
per.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1860-03-27

NIAGARA. q W., March 26.
fire yesterday morning de-tr yed Gibsol's
Cabinet Shop and seven adjoining buildings,
inclu,'ing the Odd Fello and Masonic lodges
and vii contents.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1860-03-27

SATURDAY, March 2i, 1860.
FLouR-Market dull at 81 2oGG4 25 Spring.
WHEAT Steady al 81 No. in store.
CoRS-New in store 43G43c.
OATs-Declined. No. 3sd37lZc.
BARLEY-No. on track &c.
GRASS SEED-Timo,hy s. s7la@2 80.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1860-03-27

CoLD.-Yesterday morning found the
ground covered with light mantle Of snow
and the air raw and Ii. warm bright 50
econ caused the snow to disappear and materi-
ally moderated the cold atmosphere.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1860-03-27

NJ. R. CHEW, ESQ, Of Evans, Chew
4 Co. left last evening for New Orlesns where
he intends purchasing their heavy stock of
groceries Tor the next season.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1860-03-27
ONION HOU So.

ERONT STREET, BETWEEN BRADY AND
Il Main. ID. {. SANFORD, Proprietor. Good ac-
comodstions, clean beds, and good fare. Beard
and lodging by week $3.50. Good s.abling for
teams. oet22 dom
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1860-03-27

A TTORNEY AND COUNSELLOR Ar LAW.
n and Notary Pubic. Once No. 20, siekolrs
Block, first ioor). Entrance on Brady street,
Davenport, Iowa. sas>2-d1y
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1860-03-27
!. e. PARKER. m. n

physician AND SURGEON OFFICE
/ with Messrs. Roger / Bowers, No, 5s, Brady
street.
Orders lefi with them will receive prompt at
tention. nov24
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1860-03-27

LoLA.-The Rock Island Argus thus
speaks "from the shoulder:
We notice that Lola Montez is repeating. At
various places in the west, whst is called lee
ture on John Bull female who attracts
hearers, or rather gszers. simply on account Of
her Infamous ne,oFiety. and whose a"quaiut-
ance is an injury TO any good person. We
hope will not inflict this community with her
presence.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1860-03-27

CoNE's.-At the we'll known aud pop
ular establishment Of r. L. Cone, on Second.
below Third streets, we notice some very ele-
CANT goods, for gents wear whlc ch have just
arrived rom New York. There goods have
been selected with great care and much taste
BY our friend Mccullough, the gentlemanly
superin tendeHt Of the esta ablishn ent, and than
whom NO better cutter exists. These goods
have been purchased to sell again. and such
being the case. they viii be offered at prices
that cannot fail to please, Call 10 at Cones
asd let Nae take year measure.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1860-03-27

GIT THE BEsT.-Todds boots and
shoes are of the best quality ever brought to
this market, and will be sold at eo,t Those
who want goo Is that are honest and desirable
should call at Tedd's store When he says cost
be means it, and will sell &C cordingly. See ad-
ver,isement; then go and see Todd. You'll
not regret it.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1860-03-27
Later from MEXICO.

WAsnIN6ToN, Merck %.
New Orleans papers Of Wednesday contain
statement made by prisoners aboard the
Mexican prize steamer, corresponding substsn
italy with accounts already published
The General Miramon had crew of $50
men, mostly Spaniards. Forty of the crew
were killed and wounded in the engagement.
The prisoners state that the arms, smunition,
ETC. were put on ard at Havans, with the
Gnowledge OF the Cuban government A lare.
portion of her cargo consisted of po der, y hich
was thrown overheard during the fight
Some Of the barrels Of this powder have been
recovered, and prove to be the same as used n
the arsenal at Havana
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1860-03-27
The Wcllaad Cansl.

SAar CArnAnxn, G. w., March 26.
The Wellsnd Canal vin bs opened April
frst. r 81 ataa nl
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1860-03-27

To GEO. E. HuBBELL.-What ever We
said in regard to the escape Of John Uiam, We
received direct from Mr.. McKown, the just ce,
and sheriff Thorington, and We are positive
that what We asserted in those articles was the
truth We do not wish to implicats Ar. Johns
in this matter-hs would not stoop to do 90
mean an act. 1t Was Mr.. Hubbell that the
pledged his professional honor ~ that the man
Ulsm should be returned to the custody Of
Sheriff Thorington. Ulam was .ot 20 returned
He escaped uhiie in Mr.. Hu56eu's custody.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1860-03-27

FINE WHIskEY.-Morley, corner Of
Perry and Second streets, has an article of the
finest Monongahela whiskey in the country
This is part Of the celebrated stock owned by
T. II. M'Ghee. corner Of Brady and Fourth
streets. and hich has been in his warehouse
for many years past. 1t is very fine.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1860-03-27

By an advertisement it will be seen
In suo.her column, that J. C. TeDD 10 now in
receipt of his Spring steck Of Boots and
Shoes which have been select ed with his usual
good taste. Call in and look at this elegant
stock Of Rysn's best manufacture
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1860-03-27

A TrORNEY AT LAW, DAVENPORT IOWA.
"A Office the same heretofore occupied by Cook,
Lndley Clark.
In view Of connection wit ia G business here
after, Wx 7. CLARK, Esq, will continue in the
ofhcc with me, and devote his time and attention
70 the practice Of the law. Special attention will
continue to so devoted to the Collection DEPART
ment, as we'll rs to Investments and tho negotia.
tion of loans, &c. Jan 2-3m