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The constitutional union., 1861-03-22
Pleasure Trip.

Capt. Beard now owner and commander of the steamer Admiral, on her last trip from Memphis to her White river destinations, rendered a plea sure excursion to his friends along the way, on that occasion His fine steamer arrived at our wharf Monday evening last, with flags flying, and brass band playing the mueh-celebrated and pOpu- lar air of .'Dixie's Land" The excursionists already aboard were here joined by large party of Des Are laidies and gentlemen when the boat showed out for Augusta, West Point and Searcy, and the hospitable preparations which the Cap tain and gentlemanly officers had prepared for their friends were stormed in hearty earnest. Dancing, mirth and merriment reigned supreme in the midst of :. fair women" and the rougher sex until the "wee sma' hours 'ayant the twal. " Accessions of beautiful ladies and their gallant escorts made to the party at each point till the boat became literally crowded with the "mov- ing numbers of the dance." The kindness and polite attentions of Capt. Beard, Messra. Camp bell Wigginton, and other officers of the Admiral will long be remembered pleasantly by all who were on board and we but reflect their sentiment when we wish her and her gentlemanly crew long and successful existence in White river.
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FROM NEW ORLEANS.
NEW ORLEANS. March Il

NEW ORLEANS March 14. An Ordnance to submit the Provisional Consti- tuition to the people, is under consideration in the Convention.
 NEW ORLEANS, March b. The Convention is awaiting an official copy of the Constitution of the Confederated States. The delegates to Montgomery are daily expected. Capt. Sayre, of the Confederated army, arrived to-day. He bears orders from President Davis to muster regiment of rangers for service on the frontiers.
 The Convention engaged to-day in discus sing measures for the defense of the State. Major Ben McCulloch arrived here to-day en route for Montgomery.
 Major Macklin of the United States army, has resigned, and rendered his services to the State of Louisiana
 Martin Cobb &Co., Cotton Factors, will resume payment.
 A fire occurred yesterday consuming the store of Smith, Cooper & Co.,, Ship Chandlers Loss' $100 000-mostly insured.
 In the Convention to-day resolution was ln- troduced to submit the permanent Constitution Of the Confederated States to the people, and was de- feated.
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T FILE CIR APHr-
I By he Arkansas State Line.1
FROM LITTLE ROCK.

LITTLE ROCK, March 15. The day was taken up in the Convention with speeches. Much work was cut out and in hands of the Committees, where it will probably lie. It is thought by some delegates that vote will be pressed tomorrow on the ordinance. Speeches on the secession side were made to a largecrowd in the hall tonight by J. c. Palmer of Monroe, and Geo. W. Turner, of Ouachita Hon. W. S. Oldham, of Georgia, Commissioner from the Southern Confederacy to the Arkansas Convention, arrived this evening on the Frederick Notrebe, and was honored with a salute of seven guns.
 Accounts from all quarters of the State repre- sent that since the reception of Lincolns Inaug- ural the secession feeling is growing, and will soon be almost unanimous.
 If the Convention fails to act, the people will probably do so.
 LITTLE ROCK, March IS. The Ordinance of Secession introduced by Mr. Hanly, of Phillips, providing that it should be referred to the people for ratification rejection has just been voted down, by majority of five.
 E. c. BOUDINOT, Secretary.
 LITTLE ROCK, March 19. On motion of Mir. Watkins Unionist, the Con vention adjourned until halfpast two, P. M In the meantime, a conference of both sides is being held to see if some settlement cannot be made satisfactory to all
 LITTLE ROCK, March 20. The Conference Committee of delegates from both sides have reported. The Ordinance of Se- cesson and the cooperation resolutions by the decision of the Convention, go before the people. Arkansas is safe now for secession. Both parties have acted this matter of reconciliation in a spirit of signal unanimity.
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Melancholy Casualty.

A sad accident occurred in midst, last Sat urday afternoon, which suddenly terminated the life of FRANCIS MARION BUTLER, son of Mir. John C. Butler, wel-known citizen. Young Butler was engaged in the steam mills of Firth, Baugh Co.,, and attended the working of the lath machine Having occasion to clear away the dust beneath the table through which the circular saw works, the top portion of his head came in con- tact with the teeth of the saw, which penetrated through the skull into the brain, and caused death to ensue almost instantly.
 The young man so suddenly cut off from the scenes of earth had reached his seventeenth year. He enjoyed the esteem and respect of our entire community, and the sad misfortune to himself and bereaved family will long be mourned by his cir cle of friends tribute of respect from the young men of Des Arc will be found elsewhere.
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 And flowers to wither at the North winds breath, And stars to st-but all
 Thou hast all seasons for thine, 0 death?" "Youth and the opening rose
 May look like things too glorious for decay, And smile at thee but thou art not of those That wait the ripening bloom to seize their prey. How true it is that in life are in the midst of death" When the bright hope may beam from the eye, and fond anticipations may swell the bosom, whea the high bounding pulse indi- cates but full and buoyant health, the swift winged messenger of death may be cutting the air bearing his dread summons that time was but Eternity now is ours; and in moment with out warning, we stand in the presence of AL mighty God. Such was the case with our beloved Sunday School scholar and friend, FrancIs Marl- on Butler. kind and merciful God has seen fit in his ipscrutable wisdom to remove him from this scene of action to another, and in view of his manly virtuous and manly qualities we meet to offer our childish sympathies to the bereaved parents of our brother, and commemorate all hls many virtues. King and winning in his gentle ness, attractive in his intelligence, and mild and forbearing in his temperament, his place will not  soon be filled. and the grass will grow long and green over his grave ere we may meet one to com pare in all thst is pure gentle and good with our departed friend In view of the deep dlstres of his immediate friends, and of our loss, Resolved That we mingle our tears and extend cordial sympathy with his parents and sister in their sorrow and grief, and that we lay deeply to heart this sudden and affective Providence. Resolved That in the death of F. M Butler, we have lost one of our bright lights from the Sabbath school and that we cherish his memory as of one who bid fair to make a useful member of society an ornament to our Sabbath school, and who now has ceased from his labors to rest nj the bosom of his God and Saviour. ResotOed, That in token of our loss we wear the usual badge of mourning on the left arm Tor thlry days and that this tribute of respect to ms memory be spead upon the minutes of the Sab- bath school
 Resotoed, That copy of these resolutions De published in The Des Arc Citizen and THE CON ssHrUTioSAL UNION, and that a copy be furnished his bereaved parents,
 B. F. MUNROE,
 J. H. BALDING,
 E. F. CARROLL,
 J. J. BOOTH,
 E. NJ. POE,
 s. PERRY,
 Committee.
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NEWS FROM TEXAS.
NEW ORLEANS, March

NEw ORLEANS, March If.
 The Galveston Civilian of the 1ltb, says the surrender of Fort Brown was agreed upon quiet ly between the Texan Commissioners and Capt Hill on the Gth
 The News says Fort Brown will be given up as soon as the means of transporting He Federal troops can be found. The steamer Daniel Webster was off Brazos waiting to take off the Federal troops Other vessels will be dispatched to take the remainder The Texan troops at Brazos are fortifying the island so as to make it impregnable. GALVESTON, March 15. The steamer Rusk returned this morning from Brazos, with three hundred State troops The Federal troops evacuated fort Brown on the 12th, and left on the Daniel Webster for Key West, where they have since arrived.
 Several hundred State troops have enlisted for six months under Gen. Ford, of the Rio Grande
 Camp Colorado has been taken by the State troops.
 General Porter has chartered the Rusk to take three four hundred Federal troops to Key West, where they will re-embark for the North. NEW ORLEANS, March 16.
 Advices from Texas state that Camp Cooper has surrendered to the State troops. The United States officers and soldiers were permitted to march away, with transportation and subsistence necessary to reach San Antonio where the public arms and property will be delivered to the Texan authorities.
 NEW ORLEANS March IS.
 Adviccs from Texas stale that Fort Brown and Ringgold Barracks have been surrendered to the | Texan authorities. Thesextire evacuation takes place on the 20th prox. when the Texans will take possession.
 resolution passed the Texan Convention unanimously rendering the thanks of the State to Gen. Twggs.
 Major Ben Mccullough passed through Mobile Saturday ,on his way to Richmond, Virginia where he goes purchase arms for Texas. He will stop at Montgomery to induce President Davis to or der a regiment of mounted rifemen, for the pro lection of the frontier. GALVESTON, March 19.
 Gen. Houston and his Secretary of State re- fused to appear before the Convention on the 16th when summoned, after one notice to take the oath of allegiance to the State of Texas
 The other State officers took the oath. Lieu.- Governor Clark to assume the gubernatorial power. It was not known what Gen. Houston would do.
 The Convention is rapidly maturing defensive force for the frontiers.
 Indians in large numbers have appeared on the Western frontier
 The Convention passed an ordinance continu- 1 ing the State officers who took the oath. NEW ORLEANS, March 19. Advices from Texas state that no fears are en- tertained of collision between the Houstonites and Secessionists.
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FROM NEW YORK.

NEW YORK March H. It is reported that Joshua R. Giddings has been Consul General to Montreal Canada. There is q rumor current from Montgomery, | 's-hama. that Jeff Davis will march 50, 900 troops collect re't~n if the Administration attemps to States. '~ the ports of the seeded
 NE" FORK, The steamer chartered to to take troons Texas, leaves Saturday. NEW YORK, March Is. The New York Herald's Charleston correspon- dent says the tariff bill passed by the Convention at Montgomery is unsatisfactory. South Carolina will fill the channel, if the re- inforcement of Major Anderson is attempted.
 NEW YORK, March 19 A Washington correspondent says R. W. Saun ders has been appointed Postmaster at Memphis.
 NEW YORK, March 20. The Herald's correspondent says the Adminis- tration has instructed commanders of vessels off Pensacola not to make move until further ad- vised.
 An armistice of ten days has been agreed upon between the Southern Commissioners and the Administration. The Charleston correspondent says Major An dersons command will leave Fort Sumter by the steamer Columbia on Saturday.
 France and Spain will recognize the Southern Confederacy.
 No reconstruction, even by the extinction of the Republican party, will restore the South to the Union.
 Commander Ingraham and Capt Hartsten have left on secret service.
 Some excitement exists here, caused by the ap- pearance of Northern steamer off the harbor. The steamer Excel has left to reconnoitre. The New York Tribune says Carl Schurtz has been offered the Portuguese or any South Ameri- can mission.
 James Watson Webb declines the mission to Turkey.
 Since General Bcauregard took charge of the forces at Charleston, Major Anderson has been deprived of all communication with the city.
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EUROPEAN NEWS.
NEW YORK, Marc

NEW YORK; March II. In the British Parliament, Lord John Russell and Palmerston deprecated the policy of the Uni ted States in preventing search, and permitting the prostitution of their flag.
 MT. Caen thought the introduction of free labor in Cuba the most efectual means of suppressing the African slave trade.
 Mir. Blackstone feared that the Southern Con federacy would revise the slave trade, and hoped that the British Government would not recognize it.
 In France Count Thouveile had officially an swered the American Minister that no delegate from the seeded States had been received by him or the Emperor Napoleon.
 In Italy, the Italian Senate, by vote of 129 against ?, adopted law conferring the title of King of Italy upon Victor Emanuel and his sue ceSsOrs.
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The Memphis and White river packet, Golden State, with Captain Hicks King on deck, and Mr. J. B. Russell in the office, arrived at our landing yesterday morning, with No. one trip of both passengers and freight. She will be here this evening on her return to Memphis. Her clerk has our thanks for files of late papers.
 The L. s. mail boat Kanawha Valley, Price in command, Butler Coles in the office, arrived here last evening, on her way to Jacksonport, with fine trip She will be at our wharf, on her down. ward trip, tomorrow morning. The Valley now makes regular through to Memphis, by way of Napoleon The clerk has our thanks for fine file of late papers.
 The Memphis and White river packet Admiral, with Captain Baird on her deck, and MT C. J. Campbell in the office, passed up last Monday, and down on Wcdnesay. The Admiral leaves Memphis every Saturday. The clerk has our thanks for late papers.
 The fine Memphis and White river packet, New Moon, Capt. John Dearing, deck, and MT H. Twomey in the office, passed up last Tuesday, and down on the Thursday following. Her clerk has our thanks for late papers.
 The United States mail packet Sam. Hale, Capt. c. W. Coles in command, and Briscoe in the office, passed down early yesterday morning. She will be here next Tuesday morning. Thanks to her clerk for late papers.
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ueA- In the last number of The Citizen, call ;s made on the citizens of White River Township, to assemble in Des Are, at the Mayors office, on Saturday, 23d inst, for the purpose of consider ing the subject of State Secession We presume, however. that the recent action of the Convention will not make it necessary for such meeting.
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MISSOURI CONVENTION.

ST. LOUIS, March 18 In the Convention, on Saturday, amendment was introduced, saying Missouri will never coun- tenance or aid seeding States in making war on the Federal Government, nor permit men and money for the latter to coerce the seeding States The amendment was voted down by vote of sixty-one against thirty
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FROM BATON ROUGE.
BATON RoUGE, Marc

BATON ROUGE, March IT. resolution, authorizing transfer of the State Military to the Provisional Government, also to allow volunteers to enlist under the Provisional Government, passed the House, to-day A joint resolution, that the Convention submit the Constitution to the people, or a Convention elected by the people for that purpose, was laid over.
The constitutional union., 1861-03-22

n<y~ Our well-known merchant friends, P. II, HavIev. of the firm of Hayley Erwin, and w. E. Robinson, of John Jackson Co.'S have just re- turned from the East, where they purchased fine stocks of goods for the Spring trade
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Lost.

Col. B. B. Allen, who lives three miles west of Des Arc. on the Brownsville road, has lost large Newfoundland liver-colored slut, spotted white. A liberal reward will be paid for her delivery to him, or at this office Information as to her where abouts will be thankfully received.
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VIRGINIA STATE CONVENTION.
" Youth and the opening rose

RICHMOND, March IA. Mir. Tyler's speech before the Convention to- day was cOnciliatory, but unequivocally in favor Of Southern Rights. He demands that Virgin put forth an ultima tum
 RICHMOND VA, March l9. The Convention to-day reported Franklin's substitute, slightly amended, as an amendment 10 the Constitution.
The constitutional union., 1861-03-22

e9g~ The attention of planters is called to the advertisement in another column. headed "Pre- rnium Cotton Gins" manufactured at Columbus, Georgia. Mr. S. A. Thornton, Agent, Memphis, Tennessee
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sENIwEEKLr MIL BOATS ON WHITE RIVER.
FRoM NAroLEoN To JAcKsoNPoRT.

SAM. HALE-Capt. C. W. Coles-arrves at Des Arc on Tuesdays from Napoleon, and touches here for her downward mails Thursdays, from Jacksonport.
 KANAwHA VALLEY-Capt. D. B. Price-arrves at Des Arc from Memphis on Thursdays, and touches here again on Saturdays for her downward mails from Jacksonport.
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RIVER INTELLIGENCE.
MEMPHIS AND WHITE RIVER PaCKETs

NLhFHIS aNU HHIlE hI'Eh TAthEIN' ADMIRAL, Capt. Elias Thomasson. GOLDEN STATE, Capt King
 NEW ORLEANS AND WHITE RIVER PACKETS. GENERAL PIKE, Capt Pete Fleming IATAN, Capt. H. s. Eaton
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IDoILARsAvED IS TWO EARNED

The notes given by the stockholders in THE I7xIoy are now due. Theparties giving them will, therefore, call and settle immediately.
 D. P. BLACK, Secr'y.
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1b0IyAL AND DEPARTURE OF THE MAILS

Fopr SMITH.-Arrives here Mondays and Thurs aors at P. NJ Leaves Tuesdays and Saturdays nt 10 P. NJ.
 EASTERN MAIL.-Arrives by river Tuesdays and 1hnrsdays at A. M. Leaves Thursdays and Saturdays at A. M'
 sv,RcY.-Arrives Tuesdays at F. N Leaves Mondays at A. NJ.
 BRowxsvILLE-Arrives Saturdays at P. M. Leaves Fridays at A. M CorTox PLANT-Arrives Saturdays at II A. NJ. Leaves same days at r. M.
 LEVIN HARRISON, P. M
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COTTON MARKETS.

MEMPHIS, March 9. Cotton in good demand. Market hrm' Wi1n unchang ged prices sales of ,OO0 bales
 NEW ORLEANS, March 2l. Sales of G, 900 bales of Cotton at l2c to IZtc.
 NEW YORK, March 2l. Cotton firm. Sales of 3,200 bales at l2sc to 121c.
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TRIBUTE OF RESPECT

|" Leaves have their time to fall, And flowers to wither at the North winds breath, And stars to sit-but all Thou hast, all seasons for thine, o death?"
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MCwP,sys ADVERTISEMENTS.

 T. ". ARMSTRONG X CO.,, Successors 10 Edmonason and Armstr0ng,l Leather and Shoe Findinss, Etc., a14 Main st., Memphis, Tenn., SIGN OF THE GOLDEN STlRRuP, IMPORTERS AND DEALERS IN SADDLERX, BEWARE. Tanners Fools, and Curriers' TOOIs and Findings, Hides and Oils. KEEP CONSTANTLY ON HAND A FULI IN assortment of FRENCH CALF SKINS,
 AMERICAN CALF SKINS, PAD SKINS,
 DEER SKINS,
 CHAMOIS SKINS,
 LINING SKINS, TOPPING SKINS; HEMLOCK SOLE LEATHER, OAK SOLE LEATAER, HARNESS LEATHER, SKIRTING LEATHER,
 WAX UPPER LEATHER,
 ENAMELED LEATHER, BRIDLE LEATHER, Patent Leather of all Kinds and COlOrs Which we offer as low as can be bought in St. Louis or Cincinnati, and lower than can be bought in this city, having superior facilities in buying our stock.
 Agents for the sale of | GUM AND - MACHINE STITCHED;
 LEATHER, l GIN AND
 MILL BANDS,
 GUM-HOSE AND
 PACKING: Of all sizes, which we are selling at manufac turers' prices
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The inside column represents the cash value by the package. The outside column represents time prices in small lots
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FROM WASHINGTON.
WASHINGTON. March 1.

WASHINGTON, March II. SENATE.-Mr Mason offered a resolution asking the Secretary of War for information, respecting the mastering of troops in the District of Colum- ba into service, since January the first Doug las called up his resolution relative to Southern Forts. Clark resolution, that the seats of Brown Davis, Clay, Mallory, Toombs and Benjamin hay ing become vacant, their names be omitted from the roll, was passed.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1861-12-23
Later Foreign News By AragO
THE WARRIOR READY E0R
SERVICE.
The Captain Of the Trent
COmpIeInented by his
Government. ll1a
Sunday Nights Dispatches.
LATER F0RETGN.

81. johns Dec. Il.
The Arago has arrived of Cape Race,
with Hsgre dates to the IIth, and Southamp-
ton to the 18th.
Gen. Scott is g passenger on her, his health
improved.
The Warrior would be supplied with 8
Armstrong 100 Founders, and would change
her 40 Founders for 70 Founders She
would be ready for three years service.
The Grenadier Guard are to hold them
selves in readiness 70 embark st a moments
notice.
Other troops have been ordered to pro-
coed to Canada.
The Niagara,s adVices caused a rise of In
~censols, They closed the leth at 9Os for
money, 902 on account. 49,
The French press, except the MOniteur,
say France VIII remain neutral If there e
var between England and the United States.
A large staff Of medical officers have been
ordered TO Canada. s &
Capt Williams Of the Trent has received
. letter from the British GoVeumsntapproT-
ing Of his conduct.
At Lloyd's, risks on American shipa have
been refused.
Cotton armsr and slightly advanced.
RFeadstu& generally dull. Wheat quiet,
and declined. Corn heavy and declined.
Gen. Scott previous to embRrking on Che
ArsgO had 3 long interview With the Prince
Napoleon.
There is no abatement in England of war
like preparations.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1861-12-23

PETROHEUE TO BIZ MADE A7AILABE FOR THE
Wait is stated By a gentleman of Buff
falo, who recently visited Mesdville, Pa,
that successful experiments have been re-
gently msde in that place with e FIRE shell,
the invention OF One of the o~iti=ena, the low
city of which lies in the introduction Of a
small quantity Of Petroleum. The explO-
sion Ofthe shell ignites and s~catters this oil
far and wide, wrapping everything in the
vicinity in flames. 1t is rumored that the
government has ordered q trial of the newly
invented shell, to be made by the officers
Of the Michigan at Erie, and in case of &
verdict in its favor, a large number will be
ordered at once.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1861-12-23
NEW OLD mAAkEF-Dso. %.


HOUR-Markst opened quiet and closed 9 shadi
Hrmer with moderate export demand and limited
saiss ID soo Dds st ss,zoasSO for rejected; $50
$40 for snperhns state; t4,62H05,O for extra state
S., 2515,40 for superhne western; t5,6sa5s0 for com.
ping brands extra round hoop Ohio; B6,oo0s,75 f0r
GINIDI FIOUR-MArket rather more steady
with moderate demand Sales 80 bbls at S5,3On6,4s
for Bupsrhna; 1901, for common 70 choioo extra.
RYE-ELOUK-Markst Is quiet and steady at
tOEN mRAI-MArkst quiet and nOminAlly IN.
ens Ikf9aK V-Markst without decided change
sales 100 bbl5 at lsx@A1ko; the latter price for IA
vOrite brands.
better for spring with Moderate demand for export.
Sales M 600 bush Chicago spring at u 3gl,zyi 1900
bnSh choice orthWoste club at gl,3g 9 800 buah
smber iowa at SI,3l; 1900 bush Racine spring at
$3.50; n, 500 bush winter rod western At u b9l,40,
in ide price for Inferior; 4,fN DuEh "hlte MlohlsAn
RsfSfR-MArkst a shade easier. Sales $500 bush at
'OgsaEIRY-Markst outlet and steady. Sales $500
bush at CSC for California, 1o Tor state &c Ior Can
a1H 6PH-Msr lie better with moderate demand
for export and home Sales . O9 nus
al 6Is for prime western mixed IN st0rei oA904Hc
adoat; 6Ixc for new southern yellow.
OArS-Mayket heavy at 4O942Se for jersey jan
ada, western and state a
eba5gs, saies 10 bbls at S12,25@l2,T5 for meas; 1910
6II.0 % for city prime mesa; Ss,2sgs,Io ioE prime. ,oo
BRRR-MArket rules quite nm: S1 aSas ~ ~ ~
country mess; Si1,5ONl2,O0 for rspaoksd ness Sls,fo
SlsIsIS III Me- RREF-Markst Arm at SI7,O
VBEEF HAHEs-In fair demand. Sales Of prime
"DRFssED HOGs-Rarkst arm. Sales at
our mKAFs-Marhst dull and nOminAlly IN
SMOKED MEATS Market quiet and nOmi-
h1 ~ g~1SNAs{dss Arm and in fair demand. Sales
an hoTsS At &c for Weatern and. Oumhsrland cut
middIes: 7xm7zo for short ribbed middlesi sac Eor
short clear 40, deliverable in January; ~
LlRD-Market q shade easier. Sales 40 Dds
sGTTER--ssnins at nol5e for Ohio, and
iOHzIH IS5 sIRs-GeMark steady ct 5K@so.