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Daily national Republican., 1865-04-22

cfRcULAn ~ REaARD TO PASSES. Gen
Augur has issupd the following circular, dated
Headquarters Department Of washihgton, April
list;
That there may be no misunderstanding on
tho subject Of passes, the following summary n
instruetions In force Is published Tor the geS J
ernanc of all concerned.
Nopersons are SLOWED to paws the line of for,.
or piekets unless on written authority from these
headquarters, or when personally known as rs !
liable aud proper persons TO the Ofcers IN charge
Of piekets or command Of fort, by whom ~
authority will Be given and record kept, s,cri.
flying name, fesidenee and character ~ the Bsf
son. PAAses given BY the authorized oaieers of
the eomhissary, quartermaster and medical de :
partmsnts win be recognized, n granted sub,s-
quent to April i6th, within the lines.
Commanding 0hieers Of divisions. separate
brigadea, a. heretofore, will give passes 70 ON
GERS and enlisted men within the lines, which
Will be recognized,
Canal boat. on tho Chesapeake and Ohio Canal
will pass, subject TO search at Chain Bridge
Seneca, and mouth Of MonOcaey
Railroads aud ferry boats 10 Alexandria operatr
As ordinarily, excepting that all passengers are
subject 10 search By the established guards No
passes are required by citizens.
CiiEenl-will not require passes TO leave the city
Of Washington BY TnilrOad going North.
Daily national Republican., 1865-04-22

- a Fuuerni Oratton.--hev. Henry
HIamLANp 0ARnEr will %. " deliver an oration
on the martyrdom Of the late President Of the
United States In the Fifteenth street Presbyterian
Church, on sabbath morning, the sd instant, al
n 'clSek, Aad the services will be eontinued in
the evening at X O'clock. ap22
Daily national Republican., 1865-04-22

ALI letters relating to the subscription Of, or
advertising in, the REPrRLicAN should he Ad q.
irsssed to the publishers, as above.
All letters or communications intended for pub.
iieation, OF In any way relating to the editorial
apartment Of the paper, should be addressed TO
lho editor, as above.
Business and other correspondents will greatly
|pblige the Publishers and the Editor by comply.
ng with the above suggestion.
To CoRREsPOSDESTs. No notice can be tak0n
n anonymous communications. Whatever IL
attended for Insertion must be authenticated by
he name aud address Of the writer--not necessA-
ply for publication, but guaranty Of itS good
laith.
We cannot undertake to return rejected com
Daily national Republican., 1865-04-22

ATThere will be q Meeting Of the.
seventh Ward Exemption Clab on SATURDAY.
EVENING. at Turner Hall, corner Of Malne AV-
snus and fonr- aud 4. half street, at " clock
PunctuAl attendance IL earnestly requested Al
business of importance IL 10 be transacted. Lad
Daily national Republican., 1865-04-22
SPECIAL NOTICES.

90 Calvary Baptist Church meets
every sabbath In the Old Trinity Church, on
Rifth street, between aud Louisiana avenue.
service At II =. m. aud ~ p. m. Seats FREE.
Rev i. r. Howlett, pastor. janl6-u
Daily national Republican., 1865-04-22

NoruE. The Daily Na'iongi Republican Is
400 Furnished By curriers' 10 sUbscrfJers IN tbs
|rhy dad Geor0stOtoI at yffg cents per month.
Daily national Republican., 1865-04-22

TONY BUSTER novel Of 257 pages IN cloth.
New York; HARPgR BEOrHERs, 1880.
one Of the most recent readabls productions,
possessing entertaining natter aud some well. &.
drawn characters.
For sale at FRAScE TArLop's, PsnRsylvSnia
avenue.
Daily national Republican., 1865-04-22

esiseraphie fss, ever susompllsAsA since tA.'
genius of Prcfensor Morss made Tor himself a
hold words. -
The American biue bnd tsa wires Nsrkine
nnslsr the management ~ Mr. Benjkmih p. sny !.
dfr, ESQ. superintendeM Of the washingtonl
Daily national Republican., 1865-04-22

AF The Fair AZ Gonxaga Hall is post
psasd TN further notice, ON account Of tho aAd
national calamity.
Apl7 b. y. WIGHT, =, J,
Daily national Republican., 1865-04-22

snow NE VINO HAS BEEN ENGAGED IN
THESE coNsrIRACIEs, WHO HAS FIRBD
srRUcTIoRs 10 FAKE OUR Y FORTS ns S AND ID CTS. Is
TON HOUSES, AND ARsENALs, AND DOCK
YARDS, AND WILL SHOW IOU ATRAITOR.
WE'RE I PRBSIbENT OF THE UNITED
saNrhS WOULD DO AS TioNAs JEFPER !;
WOULD HAVE THEN ARRESTED, AND, ~
WITHIN THE MEANING AND
sC0rE OF THE CONSTITUTION, ny TINS
|kTERNAL GOD W0ULD EXECUTE
|THbM = AxDEEw JoHSsoS, Ia tie UaHeti
|Sfates Ssnate-March ID, 1851. '..E .''
Daily national Republican., 1865-04-22

LurrRELL OF ARRAN. ny cHAHLEa LEyEH,
author Of harrington, The Daltons, "
York; HARPEE 4 BRcrHERs, 1853.
-. This Is one Of LEvEHH AnsSt productions. The
dialogue Is brilliant yet easy and perfectly
natural. The scene Of the story is laid In Ire.
land, France aud Italy. For sale by fRASoE
TAYLOR, PennsyIVaniA RSeuhe.
Daily national Republican., 1865-04-22

80 New York state soldAers' Agency
renewed 2s3 street, between Twelfth and Thir-
leeRth streets. All Information VI interest or
value 10 the soldiers of New York, or their
friends, furnished ETAtuitously upon application
al their nav rooms, either ID person or BY letter
teenth streets. mil -satuthu
Daily national Republican., 1865-04-22

CHRISTIANS MISTAKE. By MISS MuL bCK, au =
thor Of STA JoHN HALTAK. One volume Of 2gO
pages. New York. HARPER 4 BRorHERs. 1893.
This IL an agreeable work with moral effect
lively carried out within the range Of probability,
and gotten mp In the same neat style sud binding
n the works Of THAoKHRaT MISS MULocH's
novels are marked by their purity Of sentiment,
force Of expression, aud their elevated moral
tone.
For sSiS by PEASoE TAYLOR, Pennsylvania
avenue.
Daily national Republican., 1865-04-22
~ The nrtaal Chamber, an EssEy

81 The BRIDAL Chamber, an Essay Of
Warning and Instruction for Young Men. Also,
new and reliable treatment for Diseases OF the
seaiod envelope. Address, DIR. j. sKILLIN
HOU0HToN, Howard Association, Philadelphia,
Pa. mh3i-y
~ FFisnd In Need : Those re-
duirlnr csnadantial medical assistance shOuld
apply 70 soms regular educated physician who
has made certain diseases his special study
such man IL DR.. DARBY, who Is daily curing
numbers OF both sexes, and every age, who have
been TO all the self-cAlled doctors in this city,
and spent valuable time and money, with NO
benefit until he took charge of them. His terms
are more moderate than those Of mere boAsting
pretehders, whose only purpose II 10 heeoe the
unfortunate, and then Advise thom, when 10 ~
almoal sso late, 10 apply 10 him.
Call on him al once, or you may TSgre, y e'ei
Afterwards. Dn. DAhb1,
No ASa seventh street, between D and u
Daily national Republican., 1865-04-22

'IT Is TIME THE AMERICAN PEOPLE
fRRAsON Is A CRIME-NoT IN REVENGE
foT IN ANGBR-BCT THAT TREASON Ts A
CRIME AND SHOULD BIZ ESTEEMED As
SUCH AND PUNISHED As CH''-ANbRrw
JonSseS, PresfdsNt " ths Gated Stotes-April
%, lseo.
Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1865-12-01

Poor OF New YoRK.-In Deem
Der, 1864, there were 495,592 per
sons in the city ofNcw York packed
in tenement houses and cellers at the
rate of 100000 to a square mile
ofthese about 10000 in the aggrc-
gate are yearly imprisoned for crime.
The number Of families relieved last
year by the association existing for
that purpose, was 1913, comprising
22,2S5 persons.
Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1865-12-01
MOVES +. IFATERMAN'S ESTATE.
@ "a AZ, 0E We &c VA - n a.

-
- ORLEANS DISTRICT, SIS.
At Probate Court held at Irasburgh, in said
District on the 18Th day Of November, A. D.
1865.
Flora s. Waterman, guardian unto MOVES
T. WATERMAN, n minor residing in Green's
horO presented to said court his petition in wri-
ting praying for license and authority to sell all
Of her said wards interest in the real estate in
Grccnshoro to wit Being one equal undivided
one fourth part of starch factory IN the viii
lagc of Greensboro, Orleans County. Vermont,
with all the land privileges and appurenances
thereto belonging; aud setting forth as reasons
therefor that it will conduce TO the interest of
her said ward to sell said real estate, that the
proceeds thereof may lie put upon interest, III
vested in stocks or other real estate.
Therefore, il is ordered by said Court that
public notice be given to all persons concerned
therein, TO appear before said court at session
thereof to he held nj the Probate Office in said
Irasburgh, on the 18Th day of December, A. D.
1865, that they may DC heard tn the matter, and
show cause why license should hot be granted
as aforesaid.
Aud this order shall lie published three weeks
successfully in the Orleans Independent Stand
ard. y newspaper printed at Irisburgh in this
State. the last of which publications. shall be be-
fore the day assigned tor bearing rs aforesaid.
Given under nv hand N the Probate Office in
Irasburg b, this 18Th day Of November, A.
D. 1865.
WM. ID. TYLER, Register.
saw3 A true copy Of record.
Attest. VA d TYLER, pesister.
Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1865-12-01
WILL BE- SEMI FREE OF CHARGE

ENOR ono year. a copy Of THE YOUTHS
y CASKET AND PLAYMATE, to any one
who will act as agent for IL, or assist "a getting
up a club. Persons willing to accept this offer
will send their address to us, when the JANUARY
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For particulars. see Terms.
mr. THE PLAYMATE is the popular Magazine
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Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1865-12-01
CHEVALVER'S LIFE for the HAIR

Will restore Gray Hair to its ORIGINAL COLOR,
STRENGTHENS and PROMOTES the or with of the
weakest hair; stops its falling ont in three days ;
keeps the head, clean, cool, and healthy; can he
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claimed tor it.
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vYmusKERs, WHISPERS

Doyou want Whiskcrs or Moustachesl oul
Grecim Compound will force them TO grow or
the smoothest faces or chin, or hair on BALD
heads, In Six Weeks. Price 81 ,00-3 packages
for $3.50. Sent by mail anywhere, closely
scaled, on receipt OF price.
Address, WARNER & CO., Box 1888, Brook
lyn, NY. l6yl
Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1865-12-01
TREASURY DEPARTMENT.
OFFIeR oF CoMPTRoLLnR oF TI

OFFICE OF CONPTRoLLBR OF THE I
CURRENcY, WASHINGTON. AUG. 90 1860.
ENi IlEREAS by satisfactory evidence pre-
w scented 10 the undersigned. IL has been
made to appear that "Tho Irasburg National
Bank of Orleans" in the town Of lrasbnrg, in
the County of Orleans and State Of Vermont.
has been duly organized under and according
to the requirements Of the Aci Of Congress Gu
titled "An Act to provide National Currency,
secured by pledge OF United States Bonds,
and to provide for he circulation and redemp-
tun thereof" approved juno 81, 1864. aud has
complied with al the provisions oi said Act re-
qnircd to lie complied v "a before commencing
the business Of Banking Indcr said Act.
Now ihercf re. |. Freeman Clarke. Comptrol-
Ter of the Currency. do hereby certify that
"The lrasburg National Bank Of Orleans" in
the town Of Irasburg. in the County of Orleans
and State Of Vermont, is authorized to f%m-
mence the business Of Banking under the act
aforesaid.
In testimony whereof witness my hand and
seal Of Office this twenty ninih day Of August,
1855.
n. ST. (signed) FREEMAN CLARKE,
awe Comptroller.
Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1865-12-01

CALVIN SISCOS ESTATE.

" orleans plsirlc,, ~,
In Probate court, noaell ~ ~,
and for said Dlstriet on tue i''h uay Vi No's
Der, A. u. 1900; -,... A.. ...... 81
John n. smith, adininls,ralor on .ne cs.ate %
CALVIN SlsCo lnle OF iIoy, ~ sa,u NJ,
deceased, intestate' preserves 70 sa,u sou.. n,s
petition Ia wrtlng' pfnyng .c eouat W ~
him license TO sen me real esstc Wne'eun nv
said deceased died selzed IN this essate, 1922
the widows dover therein, nns 'U ud an;,i in9
lreVeIslon OF lne "em ~ ,a,,,i as,ate
liorlh as REASONS tllsleloi .nas .ne i t "a
Is insuitcent Tor me payment .. .hc ueuus my
charges against sald estale anu ,lc @ "
Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1865-12-01

In Cambridge, six members of the
family of Andrew Chase have died
with malignant diptheria within the
short space oftwo weeks. A mother
and daughter were buried in one
srave.
Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1865-12-01
CATTLE MARKETS.
BRIGHTON. CAMBRIDGE, AND MEDFORD
"WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER p, 1865.

PRICES.
Bccycs-First quality, $1,000 n 1900
Second, 1000 HOO
Third, 900 1000
A very few extra Western steers IA and ID cts.
The above prices are per 100 pounds on the to-
tai weight of hide, talOw, and dressed beef
Working Oxen-Sl50to 800; steers $50 to l5o
or nearly according t. their value rs beef
Milch Cows-Sj0 a IS; Extra, SS0a l2j; heif-
crs firrOw, S3j Slj.
Shecp-6a7 cts. Sheep and lambs. in drtves,
SO. 90 a $500; extra So and 9.
Pclts-Shelred and lambs, in lots, 81 80 a l,7j
each.
Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1865-12-01

$500. BUSINESS MAN WANTED in
every city and village in the United States, with
500 to $500, to become interested, by contract
and control a branch of our business. L. J..
TRIP & CO., l6l Broadway. New York City.
Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1865-12-01

WANTED, AGENTS (NIale or Femalc,) y
Can clear so per week at their own home, in a
light and honorable business. Any person hav-
ing few hours daily TO spend Will find this a
good paying business. Address, sending stamp,
for full particulars, L. +. Lockwood, Detroit.
MicbVan
Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1865-12-01
EEy TO LOVE

Or, DR.. S. NJ. LANDIs's INFALLIBLE PRIVATE
LECTURE on PSYCHOLOGICAL FAscINATIoNs.-
5th Edition out. 1t teaches Won to charm those
you love, sc. Secrets worth knowing in it,
Price % cents. Also, Great Private Book, for
grown persons. Price Sl,00. Every married
lady should have one. Send price of either, or
both, to F. A. STEINER & Co., Sole Agents. No.
1912 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, Pa, and re-
ceivc them, in sealed envelopes, by return mail,
including 'Sharp-Shooter"
Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1865-12-01
PATENT OEElCES.

Inventors who wish to take out Letters Patent
are advised TO counsel with Mcssrs. MUM q
CO., editors the Scientific American, who have
prosecuted claims before the Patent Office for
ncai ly Twenty Years. Their American ana E,'-
ropcan Patent Agency is the most extensive in
the world. pamphlet, containing full lnstruc'
lions TO inventors, sent gratis. Address
MUM & Co, No. 81 Park Row, New York.
Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1865-12-01
COMMISSIONERS, NoTICE.

JOSEPH f. BROWN s ESTATE.
THE Subscribers, having been appointed by
l the Honorable Probate Court for the District
of Orleans, Commissioners to receive, examine
and adjust all claims arC demands OF oil per-
sons, against the estate of JOSEPH +. BROWN,
late of Barton, in said district, deceased,
Represented nsolvcnt. and the term of months
from the 18th day of November, 1865, being al
lowed by said Court 10 the creditors of said de-
ceased, to exhibit and prove their respective
claims before u.s.
/ Give notice that we will attend TO the duties
of our appointment at the dwelling house of
Mrs. Sophronia s. Brown, in Barton, in said dis
trict on the second Mondays of February and
May next. ut one o'clock in the afternoon, on
each of said days.
Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1865-12-01
Nrm Aopcriisfmcnts.
SINGERS LETTER "a"
FAMILY SEWING MACHINE.

THIS SPLENDID MACHINE COMBINES
| all the good qualities Of our tceH knoicn man
ufactuyin0 machines. with many new and yalu! /
bic improvements. II Is swift, quiet, and posi-,
tive In It's operations; scws the very finest and
coarscst material, nndanything betweenthe TWO
extremes. in n beautiful and substantial manner.
II Hens, Fell, Cords, Braids. TWcks, Gathers,
Stitches, &C., and will generally do a greater
range Of work than any machine heretofore Of
fercd to the public. We respectfully invite all
in want of Superior Family Se'oihg Machine
to pay us a visit. Every machine warranted,
and full instructions given by competent ana
courteous attendants. Send for pamphlet
THE SINGER MANUFACTURING COMPANY, GO
Hanover ST., Boston, 45S Broadway, New York
Agt, Mt T.
Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1865-12-01

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. continues uHTIi UTH w
note little changes in leading articles. Cotton
has been steadily tending upward and closes
very firm. Cotton goods quito unsettled and
generally lower Fish in steady demand
Pl1ur in moderate dcmand-comm0n grades
firm Corn firm and higher Oats dull, Rye
a shade lower Hops shade higher. Molas-
ses very quiet. Pork quite du !, and our price,
show n reduction Of 81 on best qualities. Bee
quite steady. Lard steady. Butter is duh and
an grades shade lower, with downward ten
dcncy. Cheese sIcady. Beans in moderate de
mand. Eggs plenty and dull. Poultry finds 9
quick sale at quoted rates Sugar dull and low
cr.
The market for wool has been rather dull thC
past week, but prices have not varied material
Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1865-12-01
ISAAC X. DREW, c,,a,.,
BENZ MOSMAN. e0"''''
Barton, Nov, 18Th, A. d. lS65--47w3
U,ENUNGTON,

TENHE non resident proprietors of the Town
4 of Lexington, in the County of Essex, are
hereby notified that the taxes assessed by said
town within the year next preceding this date
remain, either in whole or in part, unpaid on
the following described lands in said town, to
Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1865-12-01
IN. WHNsLOw Il co.
A SPLENDID LIST OF ARTICLES

A SPLENDID LIST OF ARTICLES.
EACH
100 Gold Hunting Cased Watches, $1,000
100 Gold Watches, lUU9
200 Ladies' Gold Watches, 1910
600 Ladies and Gents Silver Watches, 1900
1000 Revolving Casters, loo to iS.O0
1000 drinking Cups, 700 to l0,00l
5000 Oval aud Chased Gold Brace
5000 Vest, Neck, & Guard Chains, 500 to lo.00l
VI Rings, 800 to 500
0''o CTS - 80 400 to 1000
10000 Gold Pens with Silver Mount
ed Holders, 4.Oo TO o'Uo
10000 Gold Pens with Silver Exten-
sion Cases, 400 to 6'00
5000 SEES Ladies' Jewelry, 5.OO TO lO.Oo
per dozen, 1900 to 24.OO
5000 Dessert and Table Forks. per
dozen, 400 to 24.O0
1000 Butter Knives, per pair, Coo to 1000
5000 Napkin Rings, per pair, 500 to i0'00
$1,000 other articles, W TO lO.oo
Certificates of all the various articles, stating
what each one can have, are first put into en-
velopes, sealed up and mixed; and when ORDER
ed, are taken ont without regard to choice and
| sent BY mail, thus giving all fair chance. On
receipt of the Certificate, you will see what you
| can lave, and then il is nj your option to send
ono dollar and take the article or not.
One of these envelopes will be sent by mail
on receipt of % cents; five for 81; eleven for
| 81, 90; thirty for So; siXty-fye for $40; one
| hundred for Sl5.
| AGEN rs wanted everywhere. Great induce
ments to Ladies and Gents to act as such. Fail
not to send for n circular, which gives special
terms, full list, and particulars. Address, j. H.
WINSLOW g. co.
| No. 20S Broadway. New York.
Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1865-12-01
MARRIAGE AND CELIBAcY,

An Essay of Warning and Instruction for Young
Men, just published by the Howard Association
and sent III sealed letter envelopes free OF charge
Address, -
DIR. J. SKILLEN H0UGHTON,
Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1865-12-01
JAMES CRAY,

IDEAL ESTATE AGENT, 4 Scollay's Build
Ia inc, fremont Row, Boston. Farms and
Country Residences bought sold, and exchah'
red
Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1865-12-01

And 80 much OF said lands will he sold az
public auction At the School House IN Dlstfict
No in Lexington. on the 30th day Of Deem
her next, at ten o'clock In the forenoon, rs shall
be requisite to discharge said takes with costs
unless previously paid.
Dated AZ Lexington, Nov. 26th, 1865.
ID. u. COOK. First Constable.
Cleveland daily leader. [volume] ([Cleveland, Ohio]) 1865-1873, 1865-12-12
Prod nee Gambling.

The Chicago papers contain accounts OF
numerous heavy failures ameng the grain
spectators of that city. Chicago has long
prided itself on being the great grain
market of the West, and its grain dealers
have made fortunes with a rapidity un-
known to the staid business men of more
conservative cities. Tho recent failures
reveal the fact that a system of gambling,
similar to that practiced by Wall street
stock operators, is in vogue among Chica-
go spectators in produce. 1t is stated
hat fully nine-tenths of the transactions
OF change are purely fctitions; that the
produce is never delivered. We presume
most of our readers are familiar with the
mode of selling for future delivery"
as it is termed; but, for the benefit of
those who are not, we will state it briefly.
Suppose No. l spring wheat to be worth
one dollarand twenty-five cents per bushel
A believes it will be lower ten days hence.
B believes otherwise. They are willing to
''back their opinions" as the phrase goes
among sporting gentry. Therefore, A
agrees to deliver to B, ten days from date,
ten thousand bushels of that brand of
wheat at one dollar and twenty-five cents.
The ten days having expired, reference is
had to the price current, by which the
price is found to have gone up instead of
down and the ruling quotation for that
brand Of wheat is one dollar and twenty
eight, six cents above the price named in
the contract between A and B. Now, in
-stead of A delivering the wheat, which it
was never designed he should do, he pays
B the difference between the price named
in the contract and the price prevailing on
the day stipulated for delivery. If this
transaction should find a place in the
market report, it would be stated thus
"Sale of 10000 bushels No. l spring
wheat at $1.22, delivered in ten days"
Underthis phraseology is concealed one of
the vilest systems of gambling now in
practice. 1t is nothing less than a wager
on the tendency of the market; betting in
its worst form. Ordinarily, when men lay
& wager, a stipulated sum is agreed upon,
and the parties know exactly how much is
risked. In produce or stock gambling
neither party knows the amount risked.
The loss may be small-it may be great.
If the transaction be large, a fortune may
be staked upon it. The man of wealth to-
day may if addicted tothis system of gen.
teel gambling, be a beggar tomorrow.
Parties engaged in these operations are d.
vided into two classes, those who seek to
raise the price and those who desire to
lower it. These-known in commercial
nomenclature as bulls" and abears y
form combinations and labor with all their
power to influence the marketin a manner
to conduce to their peculiar interests.
These ~extraneous influences cause the
maket to vary to an undue degree, often
bringing disaster upon legitimate dealers.
We do not know that there is any way to
put an entire stop to this class of ~transac-
tons now prevalent to a greater or lesser
degree in all our principal commercial