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The national Republican., 1866-11-01

BALTIMORE, Oct. 8l.-The examination of the
charges against the Police Commissioners was con-
tinued until 10 o'clock last night, and resumed
again this morning at 10 O'Clock.
The defence expect to get through their evidence
by noon, when there will probably be some rebut-
ting evidence introduced by the prosecution.
Commissioner Kinds was called TO the stand yes
terday, by the counsel for the defence, In order
that the Governor might question HIM but he de-
clined doing SO, and said II he desired to examine
the commissioners he would do SO at their Office In
Baltimore
Some conversation took place last night relative
to the argument Of the case. Mr.. Alexander, for
the Commissioners, announced his intention to ar
que the case. Mr.. Latrobe urged the Importance
Of disposng Of the case without delay. He said
they represented fourteen thousand disfranchi.ed
people Of Baltimore; time pressed and If the Com
missisners were removed, as he hoped and believed
they would be, there was much to be done, and
many changes to be made before next Tuesday, the
day Of election. The counsel for the defence said
they did not wish to delay unnecessarily. Mr..
Alexander said they represented the Union men Of
Baltimore, and the Union sentiment Of the country
Tho Governor remarked that ir order 10 accommo.
date counsel, hs would sit up till 10 O'Clock to.
night, II Necessary.
The national Republican., 1866-11-01
THE DEPARTM ENTS,
Tho War DepsRtnaent.


Assistant Surgeons, United States volun-
teers, VIM Carroll and N. M. Glatielter have
been mustered out Of service by special order
from the War Department. Assistant Sur
geon Thomas McMillen has been. relieved
from duty with the Medical Purveyor at
New York, and will report to Brew Major
Gen. ButterAeld, superintendent general
recruiting service, New York, for assign
ment to duty in the Department Of Califor-
mia. Brew. Brig Gen. A. Beckwith, Com
missary Of Subsistence United States army,
in special orders, is announced on the staff
Of Maj. Gen. Sheridan, commanding the De-
partment Of the Gulf as chief commissary Of
the department. Brew. Brig. Gen. H. M.
Whittelsey, Assistant Quartermaster United
States volunteers, and Chief Quartermaster
for over q year past Of the Department Of
Mississippi, has been relieved from duty in
the military district Of Mississippi, and or
dered to report for duty in this city. Sur
geon John Moore, Of the Medical corps and
-Brevet Colonel United States army, has been
relieved from duty as chief medical officer of
the military district Of Mississippi, and Of the
Bureau Of Freedmen, Refugees and Aban.
doned Lands in the State Of Mississippi, and
ordered to duty at Fort Wadsworth, New
York harbor. '
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The Obsequies Of Frank Henry.

The remains Of the late FRANK HENRY
reached here yesterday, at $50 p. m, from
Easton. Pa, and were received by a large
deputation of the representatives of the press
Of the city and the country. From the depot
the remains were attended by the deputaton
to his former residence, on Capitol Hill. A
meeting of members of the press was subse-
quently held, when it was resolved to attend
the funeral of the deceased, which will take
place to-day, from his late residence, at 3
o'clock p. IN.
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CONDITfOHsi

oonditio. Of Enpress osndition
Msxiee--AM Bea. E
Nnw onLrASs, Oct u.--Adviess have been re-
esvsd from the city Of Mexico 70 The 22d October.
The news Of the mental disease Of the Empress
Carlotta has bees received from The Mexican Min
lister In Europe. Solemn services have been ordered
BY the scclesiasteal authorities In the cathedral
Heaven In her behalf Her disease Is styled the
brain fever. She had been conveyed to the castle
Of Miramaz. The last dispatch respecting her con-
dition was dated Oct. II, and gave but bare hope
Of her recovery.
The Emperor has been sick with the intermittent
fever.
The condition Of Mexico was no better, though
the Imperialists had been successful in all the en-.
gagemsnts before mentioned.
Psrhro Diaz had possession Of tho city Of 0ajaco,
but the fortified places were In the hands Of the
Imperialists, who are expecting rsinforcsmsnts.
New YonK, Oct. 31.-A letter from Mazatlan Of
October 20, says: Military matters were not mate
rally changed. Some say Corens will soon make
demonstrations on Tepica, but all say he will fight
the French before evacuation Of Mazatlan. Tho
transports Rhine and Talisman were daily expected
to remove the horses, mules and ammunition. Some
guns had been taken from the forts and the forts
destroyed.
Tho Imperial Commission had issued q decree
requiring property holders to pay rent to the I'm.
psrial Government instead Of to the owners Tho
goods Of those refusing to obey were being seized
and sold.
SAN Francisco, Oct. 3l.-Private advices re-
ceivsd from Guaymas say that peace regned
throughout Sonora.
Tsnori, the Indian chief who escaped from Quay.
mas. was captured by the Liberals on vessel
bound to Mazatlan together with twenty others, oil
Of whom were taken back to Guaymas and shot.
Tanol had been decorated BY Maximilian with
the Of the Legion Of Honor for services rem.
dered tho Imperial cause in Sonora. Among those
shot were DR.. Person, q nephew Of Guayadara, and
the following Imperial Generals: Tevon, Barrias,
and J. M. Almada. Tho Liberals promised to spare
their lives II they surrendered peacefully, but exc
cuted them.
Mazatlan has been placed under martial law.
The national Republican., 1866-11-01
The Fenians.

OTTAWA, Oct 3I.-Msssrs. McDougall, Campbell,
and Mcdonald are expected here today. 1t Is
thought probable that a Cabinet Council will be
held tomorrow, to discuss the verdict against the
Fenian prisonsn. It Is not likely, however that
anything will be decided until . full meeting at
Montreal next week
The national Republican., 1866-11-01
New York Military state Agency.

The following statement exhibits the trans
actions Of the New York State Agency in
this city in the gratuitous collection and pay
ment Of soldiers claims Of oil classes during
the month of October last: Transportation
furnished to destitute soldiers to the amount
Of $56.45; claims received, 2,003; claims set
tied, l78; letters written, 1926; letters re-
ceived, .2,978; total amount collected and
paid during the month, $ls,ss7.99.
The national Republican., 1866-11-01

The Norfolk Erginian, of Saturday last,
in lengthy article on the oyster trade, says 'that
oyster d edging has been extremely prosperous the
last week. The oyster beds were never more pro.
life, and the yield is said to exceed that Of any
previous year. Tho shipments to New York, Balti.
more, and Richmond have exceeded Is, 900 bushels
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From Central Amsrica-sI,a5o, 900 In Ire

From Central America-Sl,23O,OOOi In Treas
ure Arrived at New York Sick and
Wounded Soldiers from Mexico Con-
haEration at Aspinwall- steamer Ex-
ploded, Sc.
New YoRK, Oct. 8.-The steamship Arizona,
from Aspinwall, arrived this morning. She brings
81, ,250, 900 in treasure.
Tho French war steamer Talisman arrived ut
Panama from Mexico on the 14th instant, with
large number Of sick and wounded soldiers. Some
Of thom were placed In tho foreign hospital there
and tho Talisman sailed again for Mexico.
A serious confagration occurred at Aspinwall on
tho 10th, destroying the United States Hotel and
adjoining buildings. Tho flames were arrested
through tho exertions of Commodore Boggs, Of the
United States steamer De Soto.
The river steamer Independence, bound up the
Magdalens, hsd exploded. No particulars Of the
disaster have been received.
Honduras has decided to remain neutral In The
war between Spain, Chill, and Peru.
The national Republican., 1866-11-01
From Nebraska.

OMAHA, Oct. s,.-0ficiai returns elect John
TaGe tRspublir.an) member Of the Fortisth Con
gre, by T4s Iaajority.
rbs Republican majority in the Legislature will
b., 10 on Joint ballot.
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The French Imposition.

New YoRK. Oct. 3l.-No further application for
space, in the Paris Universal Exposition Of 1897
can be received the allotted space the United
States Is than full and the great catalogue Of
accepted products Of each nation Is being printed
by the Imperial Commission. Notice of the time
of shipment will be immediately given to accepted
applicants for space.
The national Republican., 1866-11-01
PERSONAL,

Rev. DIR. SUTHERLAND, of this city, on
Monday night delivered an interesting lecture be.
fore large audience in the Spring street Presby-
terian church, New York. upon the religion, social
life, and customs Of the Chinese
The national Republican., 1866-11-01
phiIndeInhin Markets.

PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 3l.-Flour is in good de.
mand from the home trade, nothing doing for ex.
port. Wheat is in demnndi offerings light nothing
doing for export. Corn has advanced cents yell
low, 81 35. Oats, 86a68 cents. Petroleum dull
Whisky, g. 2Oa$2. "a for Pennsylvania.
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Executixe Appointments. A

The following appointments were made
yesterday by the President: Solomon 7.
Clark, United States Attorney for the East
ern district Of Arkansas; John 4. Rozette,
United States Attorney for the Southern dis
trict Of Illinois; John 7. O. Clarke, Justice Of
the Peace for the District Of Columbia; John
A. Miller, Of Missouri, Register Of the Land
Office at Ironton, Mo-; Lewis Lowry, Of Ne
braska, Agent for the Indians Of the Omaha
agency; John Williams, Of Kansas, Register
Of the Land Office at Junction City, Kansas;
Col. james 4. Abernethey, Collector Of In
terhal Revenue for the Second district Of
Tennessee; F. M. Kinter, Assessor Of Inter-
nal Revenue for the Second district Of Penn
sylyania
The national Republican., 1866-11-01
Feeling of tho Canadians-The Clamor for
the Execution q the Fenian Prise Hcrs.

MONTREAL, Oct. 80 There seems only one feel.
ing among the Canadians-thst the law must take
Its course with the Fenian prisoners They main.
tain that these mems crime cannot be held to be
In any way considered as n political odencei that
they came into q peaceable country without cause
and murdered innocent men; that the Irish citi-
zens held them In as much detestaton as did those
of any other nationality that 1t was q mere pre-.
text to obtain plunder and to bring in fresh con-
tributons to the treasury depleted by tho wasteful
sxtravagance Of swindlipg leaders, and that no
shadow Of patriotism rests upon wicked and
wanton outrage. They say, too, that they will
rally around the Government in defence OF the
country, lot the attack come from what quarter 1t
may, and that II they are beaten it must be in
fair stand-up fight. These are the sentiments OK.
pressed on all sides, both publicly and privately
At the same time they say that there Is no desire
for vengeance or unnecessary punishment. and II
any reasonable consideration can be shown for
leniency to the prisoners that It will be exercised
but not from the fear Of Fenian threats.
The national Republican., 1866-11-01
N.xv York Markets,

New YoRK Oct. Sl-cottOn very dull quota.
tions unchanged. Flour has advanced l0a20 cents.
Wheat has advanced 3a6 cents. Corn declined 2a3
cents. Oats declined cent Pork buoyant. Lard
ouiet Whisky dull
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4 M SIC A L O A r d {.
pIINo TuNTNa RRplIRIN0 he

have secured the services Of two Of the very best
Tunera and Rspairers from New York. and can In flu
ture attend to orders promptly. g.. ..
/ have a very large work and repair room over my
store, whore Pianos bs taken and put In complse
order at moderate rates. % ....'
Any Music,l Instrumsnt carefully repaired.
The largest stock In the city Of New and Second hand
PIANOS for sale rent, on easy terms 7 o..
Pianos Organs, hslOdsons rented for night. week,
month, or year. .a. &. -
Pianos moved, packed. taken on storage, tunsd,
rented, repaired, exchanged, DC. q ". .a.
JOHN y. ELLIS,
esso.ses, os Pa avsaus, hear Tsnth street.
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p,,. =, aummit, MississippI.

New ORLEANS. Oct. 3l.-Thsre was IN eIten'
sive FRO at summit, Miss. on the 29th, destroying
whole bl,,cks Of building, embracing two stores,
two dwslli ngs, the railroad depot, aud platform
full of colt. IN. The loss Is upwards Of $50, 900.
The national Republican., 1866-11-01
Bonds Issued to the Central Pacific
Railroad.

Three hundred and twenty bonds, Of
81 900 each, were yesterday issued to the
President of the Central Pacific Railroad
Company by the Treasury Department, that
being the amount to which that road is en-
titled by law, on the completion Of certain
section.
The national Republican., 1866-11-01
baltimore Markets.

BALTIMORE, Oct. 3l.-Flour quiet The grain
reoeipts are light and prices firm. Provisions
steady. Lard inactive. Coffee active. Sugar hrm.
Seeds steady. Whisky nominal.
The national Republican., 1866-11-01
aS- M adam Mounts' Pile snlye--. y.lu.bl.

ArMadam Mounts Pile salve--a Valuable
Remedy for that Dissass also, Consumption Destroy.
G, aud an.Entire Cure for the Bronchitis, AsihmA &s
can be found 81 stotts Drug Store opposite Haiiona
Hotsli oiimans, near Metropolitan Hotslj Ford's
nsr Of Eleventh and Psnnsyivsnis svspus Rptwislss
corner Of Twelfth and Psnnsylvanis avenue; Kiiotts
corner Of aad Twelfth strsstsi Harbaughs corner Of
seventh asd o. ..' jsla.u
The national Republican., 1866-11-01

PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 3l.-Dates from Baenos
Ayres To the 8th and Rosario to the llth inst.
state that another desperate battle had taken place
between tho Brazilians and Paraguayans, and
though the allies claim the victory no details are
given.
The national Republican., 1866-11-01

A5To Consumptives.-The Advertiser,
having been restored to health In few weeks, By
very simple remedy, after having suffered several
years with severe lung affection, and that dread dis
case, Consumption, Is anxious to make known 10 his
fellow sufferers the means Of cure.
To all who desire II he will send copy Of the pre-
seripton used rse Of ehargs with the directions for
preparing and using the same which they will ind
SURE CuRH CONSUMPTION, ASTHMA, BRoxoHIrIs, DC.
The only object Of the advertiser in sending the pre-
scripon Is to benefit the aotsd and spread informa
on which he concsycs to be Invaluable and he hopes
every sufferer will try his remedy, It will cost them
nothing aud may prove . blessing. ..,...r ....
Parties wishing the prescription will please address
REV. EDWARD A. WILSON,
oe25-ly willIAmsburQh Kings county, NJ Y
The national Republican., 1866-11-01

SENATOR and MRS. PATTERSON, after sew
eral weeks absence in Tennessee, have re-
turned to this city.
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D..th Of a Clergyman,

Bosros, Got. 3l-Ths Rev. sylvanus Cobb,
wsll.known Vpivsrsalist clergyman, died to-day,
aged es years.
The national Republican., 1866-11-01
THE BALTIMORE POLICE COMMITS.
sIONERs.

They Propose to Compromise-The Cow
ernor's Decision Reserved for To-day.
BALTIMORE, 0ct 31.-The investigation Of the
charges against the Police Commissioners was con-
tinued until two o'clock, when the counsel for the
defence announced that they were through. re-
cess was taken until four o'clock, when the coun.
sci commenced arguing the case, and about ten
o'clock the argument closed.
Mr.. Alexander. in the course Of his argument
said that no matter what might be the decision Of
the Governor, the commissioners had determined,
before the coming election, to appoint ono conserv.
ative. Judge Of election in each precinct not be
cause there had been any unfairnes on the part Of
the judges at tho recent election but because they
desired to avoid every Of dssatisaction that
might exist.
The Governor said he would reserve his decision
until tomorrow morning. at 10 o'clock.
The national Republican., 1866-11-01
The Feninn Trials.

TORONTO, Oct. 3l.-The Fenian trials were re.
sumed to-day The trial Of Iohn Quinn was post
poned until the 18th of next month.
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dian Fenians Sack an Episcopal
Church.
Cans adian

ToRoyro, Oct. 3l.-The Episcopal church at
bradford Canada West, was sacked by the Fe-
mans on learning that Lynch and McMahOn would
be hung,
The national Republican., 1866-11-01
The Death Penalty-A Case of CL olera.

HARRIsBuRG, Oct. 3l.--Gov. Curtin Yesterday
issued death warrant for the sheriff OF Lycoming
county for the execution Of Peter Bota, on Tues
day, the 4th day of December. Bota was con
victed of the murder of Phoebe Ann Bota, his wife,
on the Ith Of March, 1856, noar Wiilamsport.
A case Of cholera, resulting fatally occurred. In
this city Yesterday.
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A1rNottee.
NArIoSAL UNION EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Rooxs,
Hu...l 10 No. 400 TwKLPrH srREEr. y
Ana onxtQ laAR \

FVoV'
All ohical circulars sent from these signed
by the chairman Of the National Union Resident Bx-
eeutye Committee and Its secretary, and all moneys
intended for Its should be addressed to CHARLES
KNAP, ESQ.,, chairman Of the National Finance Com
mtee deposited to his credit with Samuel Fowler,
Esq of Rttenhouse, Fowler Co. All applications
for contributions to the funds Of the Committee will be
made by the Finance Committee, or their authorised
agent who will bs duly accredited. None others are
authorized to solicit contributions for the Of this
Committee. CHAIR Es KNAP, Chairman.
JoHN y, CoILK, Secretary.
The national Republican., 1866-11-01

INTERNAL REvEsUE-The receipts from
this source yesterday were 81 1897 ,483.l3
The national Republican., 1866-11-01

ss- Marriage and Ceiibacy,' an Essay Of
Warning and Instruction for Young Men. Also, dis.
eases and abuses which PROSTATE the vital powers with
sure means Of relief Sent free Of charge In sealed letter
envelopes Address Dr. J. sKILLIH HoUGHToH,
Howard Association, Philadelphia, Pa. Auls-sm
The national Republican., 1866-11-01
A Condemned British Bark Released II
Vessel In Distress-Death OF . Daughte
Of Hon. Robert Toombs.

Of Hon. Robert Toombs.
AUGUSTA, Co.. Oct. 3l.-The British bark B. +.
Shaw, condemned at Charleston for violation of
the revenue laws, has been released by order Of
the Secretary Of the Treasury.
Capt. 0uld, Of the British schooner VIM Gregory,
which put into Savannah in distress, died Of fever.
The mate is dangerously III. The schooner has
bcon condemned as unseaworthy.
Mrs Dabare, the only daughter Of Robert
Toombs, died In Washington, Ga.
The national Republican., 1866-11-01
The Philadelphia Fenians Aroused - An
other Invasion Of Canada TO FoIlo w tho
Execution Of the Fsnian Prisoners, &C,

other Invasion of Canada to Folio w the
Execution Of the Fsnisn PrisonerD, sc.
PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 30.-At . meeting Of the
Fenian Brotherhood Of Philadelphia, held at Logan
Hall this evening" to express their sentiments on
the conviction and sentence Of Col. Lynch and Rev.
John McMahon, the following preamble and reso.
lutions were offered by James boons, chairman Of
the committee. and unanimously adopted:
Whereas the conviction and sentence of death
passed on Colonel R. B. Lynch and the Row John
McMahon, in . Canadian court, ID another eyi.
dsnce Of the brutal and vindiotive spirit Of psradi
Gus Britain, and in keeping with that bloody code
Of laws that has been inflicted by her usurpations
the people Of Ireland during the last seven hun.
dred years. and whereas Chief Justice Wilson, one
Of the representatives Of British royalty on this con-
tinsnt in passing sentence read lecture, full Of
that cant and hypocrisy peculiar to English philan
thropy, on tho hideous crime Of making war on q
people who mover did them any harm, while the
Government he represents has been making relent.
loss, bloody, and eIterminating war upon the
people Of Ireland for generations-s people
who never injured England-on the contrary
educated her ignorant kings when her people
were buried in Saxon barbarisIni and whore.
as the learned judge while filled with holy
and others, forgot in his zeal the aid and comfort
given by his government to dissolve this Union and
overthrow this Government; he forgot the depreda.
tions Of the Alabama the st. Albans raids and the
other infamous machinations worthy Of that raAliR-
nant hate evinced by England since the for nation
Of this Government and whereas the inv aston Of
Ireland in the year 1869 by English fire., hooters,
whereby cities, villages and hamlets wers, commit.
ted to the flames, and the inhabitants put to the
sword or driven to caves and mountain businesses,
was crime committed against all law human and
DIVING and every generation of our CO since that
melancholy event has protested aga' INST that in.
vasion, with arms in their hands tn erefore be 1t
RssOfved That in view o: the fore going facts the
invasion Of British territory by the fenan Brother
hood of the United States was legitimate act of
war on the part Of an oppressed people; that the
time to strife and whore to strike is question Of
policy, whether 1t be seirng the colonies of the op
pressor or sweeping her commerce from the seas 1t
was she assertion Of this Godgiven right to regain
their onglost liberties and restore their ancient
rationalty that nerved the arm Of the Fenian SOL
der to strike to the dust the hated flag Of England
on Limestone Ridge.
Rssoiosd That we look on the trials, conviction
and sentences passed on Colonel Lynch and others
as challenge to the Irishmen Of America, and we
accept 1t in the spirit intendsd and We pledge our
lives liberty and sacred honor to meet the issue
becomes raee that never accepted the yoke Of the
Norman robber.
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Prentice, of the journal, Convnlescent.
LOUISVILLE, Oct. 3l.-Georgo D. Prentice, Of
the Louisville Journal, Is convalescent.
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THE FENIAN EXCITEMENT.
The FEELING IN CANADA.
tn, Capture and Execution Of Imperial Generals,
A Battle in South America.
FROM EUROPE.
I Bv Cable Ia the Assooiatad Presa

by Gable to the Associated Prees.
LONDON, Oct. 29.-The latest advices from
Gambia state that fighting between the Chris
tians and the Turkish army continued, but
the accounts Of its progress are unreliable.
In consequence Of the bad condition Of
the telegraph lines on Newfoundland it is
proposed by the Anglo-American Telegraph
Company to lay cables from Trinity Bay,
or rather Placentia Bay, to Halifax and
Boston.
The tolls upon dispatches by the cable
will be reduced one-half On and after Novem-
Der l.
PRAGUE, Oct 27.-An attempt was made
to shoot the Emperor Francis Joseph as he
was leaving the theatre this evening. The
culprit aimed a pistol at the Kaiser, but before
the ball was fred he was seized by an Eng
lishman and placed under arrest.
LONDON, Oct. 30.-.The Times again urges
the reference Of the claims Of the United
States upon Great Britain for property de-
stroyed by the Alabama, to joint commits
sion. The Times thinks this will be an act
Of policy if not Justice.
BERLIN, Oct 3l.-The' King has directed
the celebration of solemn Jete in this city
on the 1lth of November, for the restoration
Of peace.
SOUTHAMPTON, Oct. 29.-The steamship
Teutonia, from New York, has arrived.
QUEENSTOWN, Oct 29.-The steamship City
of Cork, from New York, has arrived; also,
the Citv of Dublin md thu Citv of Roston
from New York.
GLASGOW, Oct. 29.-The steamship Hiber-
nia, from New York, has arrived.
LIVERPOOL Oct. 29-The cotton market
continueslsteady; sales to-day, 10000 bales
Middling Uplands 15d. Breadstuffs firm.
There is an active business in lard, without
change, however, in prices.
LONDON, Oct. 29.-The money market is
unchanged: Consols 80 IA.
The prices Of American securities are as
follows: United States Five.Twenties, 68 "a;
Erie shares, 81; Illinois Central, II IL.
LISERrooL, Oct. 3O.-The cotton market
is quiet, but steady; sales 1000 bales; Mid
ding Uplands 15d.
MANCHESTER, Oct 3O.-The market for
goods and yarns is fiat
LIVERPOOL, Oct. 30.-The pork market is
declining. Breadstufis frm Mixed Western
corn is quoted at 33a39s. Refined petroleum
Is. Cd.
LONDON, Oct. 3O.-The money market is
steady. Consols, 80 IA; Five-Twenties,
GO "a; Erie, so IL; Illinois Central, II.