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Special Notices.
TO CONsUMPTEYEs.

The REv. EDWARD A. WILSON will send free
Of CHARGE to all who desire it, the prescription
with the directions for making and using the sim
pie remedy bv which he was cured Of lung alice
ton and that dread disease Consumption. His on
lv object is 10 benefit the afflicted and he hopes
every sufferer will try this prescription, it will
cost them nothing, and may prove blessing
Please address
REV. EDWARD A. WILSON,
No. los South Second Street, Williamsburg,
New York
MAY 9, lSG7-ly.
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Fresh Meats

Its better TO be born lucky than rich, was
the remark Of the Senior when Mr. TRAIL pre-
ser.eI him with a mess Of Sausage and Pud-
ding; aud the printers devil was thankful for
the circumstance that put the Ola Family ~
on such a favorable '-1l
Mr.. T.is generally prepared to meet the de-
mands Of taep ublc-special,y so for these Sy-
u0d.caI times.
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Errnrs a YOmfI,.

A Gentleman who suffered for years from Ner-
vous Debility, Premature Decay, and all the eff
fleets of youthful ndiscretion, WILL for the sake OF
suffering humanity, send free TO all who need it,
the recipe and directions for making the simple re-
NEEDY by which he was cured Sufferers wishing
70 profit BY the advertisers experience can do so
bv addressing, in perfect confidence,
JOHN B. OGDEN, ~ Cedar ST., New \ ork.
Nav 9 lS67-ly.
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nh. free Press

The ON FAMILY Journal" has " 'er-
ger home circulation than either Of It's cotem-
r-u-es I'm the County or the Lower Valley.
+. read bv more people than any other pa
per I'm the Lower Valley; and is universally
esteemed by business men as The medium TO
make their wants known, as our columns at
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-11-07

One Of the largest Episcopal churches in st.
Louis had the gas turned off on Sunday night,
leaving the congregation in total darkness, in
consequence of the gas bill remaining over one
dav unpaid
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-11-07
Game of Base Ban.

An interesting game Of ball vas played on
Saturday las, in this place by the Osceola
c.ubofBe--yyiue. and the Jeaersous of Charles
town. I, was game in which good humor
and excellent playing abouudei and resulted
-u a victory for the Jefersous-score So to 81.
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INFORMATION.

Information guaranteed to produce luXuriant
growth Of hair upon bald head or beardless face,
also recipe for the removal of Pimples Blotches,
Eruptions etc. on the skin, leaving the same soft,
clear. and beautiful can be obtained without charge
by addressing
THOS. F. CHAPMAN, CHEMIST,
S23 Broadway, New York.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-11-07

Bass AND EELS-During this week "wagon
loads Of Bass and Eels were brought TO town
and sold They were caught in the Potomac
of this place-by fish pots. Some Of the Bass
weighed from three to five pouuds.-Shep. Reg.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-11-07

Fancy Goods.

I INEN Collars and Cuffs for Ladies and Gents,
fancy and plain Neck Ties, Ribbons Colored
and Black Velvet, Bugle Buttons and Trimmings,
Swiss and Cambria Edging and Insertion, RulHing,
Braids silk and Linen Floss, Hankerchieis, plain
and hemstitched. Just received and for sale by
October g. 1867. d. HOWELL.
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TO All Interested.
FASHION BAZAAR.

THE Ladies of Charestown and vicinity are re-
spectfully notified that during the present
week Miss Maggie Johnson
will open to the public her new Fall and Winter
Fashions. The ladies of this community have ne
yer before been invited to more attractive dis
plav of fashionable Millinery Goods. The newest
and rarest productions of Paris and New York Ar
tistes are brought into requisition to appease the
Goddess of Fashion, and meet the demands OF her
deyOtees.
The ladies are solicited to examine her stock be-
fore purchasing. Everything in the Millinery de-
partment executed Ia mode, quickly, and without
exorbitant charge
Nav be found at the late residence of her father.
October "a, 1867.
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AIsOUITH * BRO,

Druggists & ApOthecar1eS-
A RE prepared to furnish everything in their
~ line upon the most desirable terms. They
have in store the largest and most complete stock
of goods thev have ever offered to the public
Their stock of
DRUGS. CHEMICALS.
Patent and Family Medicines is endless in variety
They would call the attention of Country Physi-
clans 10 such articles as are used in their practice,
feeling confident they can make il 70 their interest
10 buy from them instead of going to Baltimore
Their stock Of
Druggists Fancy Goods,
Perfumery, Soaps,
Preparations for Dyeing, Preserving and Dressing
the Hair, Tooth, Nail and Hair Brushes, COMBS,
Dressing Fine &c, is equal to that oil any siinll@r
establishment in the Valley.
Prescriptions entrusted to them will be com
pounded with neatness and accuracy.
Persons wishing a supply of
Paints. Oils, Window Glass,
DYES Varnishes. Colors and everything in the line
of Painters Materials will find their stock large
and as cheap as they can be sold anywhere.
fine assortment of Paper and Envelopes for
Ladies or Office use.
They are the Wholesale Distributing Agents for
the Morning Star Bitters Company for this and
Clarke Counties Merchants wishing them by the
Case can procure them at the Company's Whole
sale price.
All the above mentioned goods they offer at low
6gures for CASH No goods sold on credit.
Persons owing them will please come forward
and settle Customers will bear in mind that they
do not do a credit business. When indulgence -
Given accounts must be settled on the LIST OF every
month.
June 10, 1867.
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4 variety Of Parlor Stoves Of All KINDS.
Tin Roofing, Spouting, and all work IN the TN
workmen.
Coal Holds. Lard Cans, and Tinware generally,
always on hand and for sale at the lowestpriees
Nd, BeefHides, Sheep Skins, Rags, BeeswaN
Hard Soap, Bacon, Old Copper and Brass, will be
taken in exchange for work; at the highest market
price. call from the public generally is respect
fully solicited. NJ .
October TO- 1861.
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VIVID Cat

Another Wild Cat, recently escaped from the
cage Of the Spirits Biz Show has come
10 grie, 7, was shot by Mr. Jacob No,er near
the Flowing Spring last week
Mr.. Burton also killed Pole Cat from the
same cage. which odorized the town for several
DAYS.
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Mr.. Oliver Beirne, wealthy citizen Of Mon
roe County. West Virginia, says that if his
county refuses to subscribe 100000 to the
capital stock Of the Chesapeake and Ohio Rail
road Company, he will subscribe it out of his
own resources.
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OYSTER SALOON NOW OPEN.

TyHE undersigned will open on Thursday and con
tinue during the season, his capacious OlS-
TER SALOONS, where both Ladies and Gentle
men, can have them served up in every style, with
all the necessary Accomplishments.
Oysters furnished TO Families by the Pint, Quart
or Gallon, az the lowest rates.
October 22. 1867. GUSTAV BROWN.
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NEW GOODS.

have just returned from Baltimore with
y the largest, best selected and cheapest stock
OF goods ! have ever offered 70 the public, would
ask an examination Of the same BY the Ladies and
Gentlemen of Charlestown and vicinity. feeling con-
dent the stock will compare fayOrably with others,
both as 20 price and selection.
would ask the special attention of the ladies 10
nv stock of DRESS GOODS, consisting in part of
ALPACAS,
POPLINS,
REPS,
DELAINES. &C,
all of which have been selected with great care
Call early. d. HOWELL.
October 3, 1861
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VIRGINIA FREE PRESS .,y
The Old Family Journ1-'

z read end ,r,,,on,5 IN EFf8l .'''.
1g7-la, a,ipgs.t circulation ia &c county
,,J~rs@ ras spanf' assertion =, - ~. ...,-
rag no,,-ils'an3Hgl nan p, .,....
,ary read than 70. s"79 '''1''. u contain, :.
mon. aa, i, rosrq r''..'5.' Il
-, .,e.s,7& in5orils youth. or 'o"s''''-
.,,s and arrogance, bet IS THE
.-, r~ Jo,7rorl Of lifs. spirit and ri
-r-, 20 Hsir'srssis Of tis People Of o.,
rrr~
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Notice.

TTNHE Board Of Education Of Charlestown Town
ship have extended the time for the collection
OF the School and Building Taxes for their town
ship, until the 2Oth Of November next Those who
have not vet paid the said taxes are notified that
no further indulgence will be granted beyond that
time, but that all, without exception, will thereat-
ter be charged the per cent additional required
by the law. BY order.
JOHN G. COCKRELL,
Oct p lS67-3t. Treasurer.
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Appointed


Nv. DANIELS. Esq, has been appointed
acting sub-assis,aut Commissioner sub-district
No 5. Bur. r. F. Sc. for jefferson Berkeley,
Morgan. Mineral Grant, Hampshire, Hardy
and Perdr..rr Counties.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-11-07
GALL EXAMINE AND PRICE!

IN addition to the fresh, large and varied stock
heretofore on hand, have just received AT my
store-room opposite the Bank building, alarge and
general assortment of -
HATS. ROOTS, SHOES, GROCERIES,,
Brandies Whistles, Wines, Holland Gin, Rum,
Catsups, Pickles, Coarse and Fine Salt Kerosene
Oil Tobacco cheap grades and the best quality
for chewing or smoking, and Cigars at all prices.
QUEENS, WOODEN, STONE & GLASSWARE,
A general assortment of Gents Furnishing Goods
consisting in part of superior Over and Under
Shirts, the real Buckskin Gloves, Carpet-Sacks,
Umbrellas, &c. Hosiery general assortment
very cheap and well worth the attention of the La
dies. Soda, Water and Mushroom Crackers,
Cheese, Candies, and Nuts and Fruits generally
Mackerel, Shad, Herring, Canvass Hams, Bologna
Sausage, Dried Beef, &c. Fresh Beefand Sausage
will be found constantly on hand, and can be OBJ
tanned day or night.
Es-- Corn Meal and Flour, Buckwbeat and Pc
tatoes, constantly on hand.
~" All kinds of COUNTRY PRODUCE taken
in exchange for goods.
These articles will bo sold 1T the very lo'oest iy
ing profit, and call from the public generally IS
respectfully solicited JACOB B. BROWN,
Oct "a, 1867. Agent
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Baltimore Markets.

Nov. 4. New Wheat-white, 2.50-2.6O
Red. 2.4O-255; Family Flour, $3.50
1900; High Grades Extra, $ll.50-l20O;
Corn-white, 1SO-l32; Yellow, 1.S2-l.S7
Oats. new, Ga
Gold 14Ol
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Itt,ke5 three editors TO start a paper in
New O--e.ns-one "a get killed In a duel, one
20 Gie with yellow fever, and one to write an
rt-lery NJ ere 3'furc+ +vo
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PREPARE for WINTER
ASSORTMENT GENERAL AND
ppTCES NOnER ATE

MILLER & SMITH respectfully inform the pub
III lie that they have just received at their ware
-oo,n in CbarIestowp. one of the largest and best
selected assortnents ofST0YES, that the Baliimore
or Wheeling foundries could furnish. The stock Is
so general and complete 70 meet all necessitiss
or suit all tastes and being offered prices 50 mod
crate. for Cash. or in exchange for Produce, that
none can fail 10 be suited. The following compri-
Sos in mari The varieties of wood and coal stoves
hand
size Diamond ParlOr Stove, for heating two and
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-11-07

lust RECEIVED. large stock of Cassimeres,
% fancy and plain black Cloths for Goats OF
Cl1aks GRAY Liudsevs Tweeds Sattinetts. &c, "a
which invite the attention OF the gentlemen.
October 3. 1867. d. HOWELL.
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DOmestiCS.,

and Brown Cottons, Bagging, Tick
- ing, Stripes, Plaid Cotton. Striped Linsev,
Flannels. heavy and fine Canton Flannel, beached
and brown. Just received and for sale by
Oct. 8. 1867. d. HOWELL.
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APPENDIX

APPENDIX.
Extract from The Minutes Of Winehe.'cr PresbyterS
a constituent portion Of he Virginia Synod.
"Moorefeld, W. Va, May IL, 1867.
" Resolred, That this Presbytery recommend Tho
REv. y. G.. NORM 10 the VIRGINIA BIBLE so
Getty, as an Agent for he Distribntion Of Bibles
within it, bounds.
4" Resolred, That Presbytery recommend Bro.
NORTH also to our Committee Of Publication a. a
FColpOrter for the distribution OF IT. publications
in our bounds"
"True copy from the Minutes Of Winchester
Presbytery J. X. GRAHAM,
Stated Clerk"
FExPLANArroS.-Th Virginia Bible Society and
the Richmond Committee discard the foreign term
" Colporter "-substitutng AGENT"
October TO- lS67-5t n. G.. y.
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General Agency for Distributing the Holy
Scriptures. and other Religious Publications.
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West Virginia :

October 81, 1867.
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General Agency, for Distributing the Holy
Scriptures. and other Religious Publications.
4 PPOINTED to the abOve-nained work, the
Y undersigned solicits orders for RICHMOND
n6csEs from the Christian Public, OF all Denomi-
nations;-in orde- that he may aid others, in sup
plying the religious destinations among all classes
especially among the very old and the very
young-in families schools, academics colleges,Ac.
The undersigned has been furnished with Cat
alogue from the " Richmond Committee" accom-
panied bv Schedule of the graduated scale oipri-
ces. for the recently issued PSALMS and HYMNS.
These he will exhibit and explain h purchasers who
may call upon him. This recent issue ranges, m
price, from ffiy cents to seven dollar per copy
embracing great variety Of size and style.
Orders solicited for the " CAddren's Friend j"
" Chrisiian OJserrer;" and " Southern Boys and
Giris Monthly" Specimens Of each on hand
Terms known on application. .
NATHANIEL GREENE NORTH.
CharestOwn, JEFF. Co. W. Va,
October 10, 1851
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Lumber.

Z HAVE for sale $1,000 feet Of good Pine Plank a,
my Store House above the Church.
!. ;. MELVIN.
Dufield',, Nay IL, 1907. Sp.. roy.
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West Virginia:
At Rules held in the Clerks Office of the Cir
cult Court of Jefferson County, October
rules, 1867
W. n. II. SAUNDERS, Plaintiff,
WM. H. TRAVERS, Admir- with the will an
nexed of Hannah Hurst, decd, HARRIET
O'BANNON. ALLEN c. HAMMOND &
KATE H. HAMMOND, his wife, JOHN II.
CAMPBELL and JANE L. CAMPBELL,
his wife. L. 8. WTSONG, c. 4. HURST,
f. A. WILTSHIRE. ORA S. JANNEY,
Z. D. C. GRANT. MARY A. MONROE,
Mrs. - ATWELL. Mrs. - ALLEN,
and Mrs. - CARTER, Defendants.
The object of this suit is to recover a legacy
Of 81 900. with interest from one year after
the death of Hannah Hurst, snd to obtain the
opinion of the Court as to the proper con-
struction of the will Of tie said Hannah
Hurst, decd, and it appearing by affidavit filed
before me that Ora S. Janney E. d. c. Grant,
Mary A. Monroe, Mrs - Atwell, Mrs. ---
Allen and Mrs. -- Carter are non-residents
of this State, they are hereby required to APP
pear within one month after due publication
of this order and do what is necessary to pro-
tect their interest in the matter. 1t Is further
ordered that copy hereof be published once a
week for four successive weeks in any newspa-
per in said County, and posted at the front
door of the Court House thereof, on the lst
Monday after the date of this order.
W. A. CHAPLINE,
c. J. FAULKNER, p. q. for PIT Clerk.
October 81. 1s67-4w.
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NEW GOODS

1T Elk BRANCH.
7 HAVE lust returned from the City, and again
replenishing BY fresh arrival Of Seas3naoie
Goods. Come and see at the Brick store House
sbove tbs Cbnrcb J. 5. MELVIN.
Dufields Depot, July II, 1861.
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Overseers of the Poor.

Y adjourned meeting Of the 0verseers Of the
u poor will be held at the Alms-HOuse, on SAT
tRDAY. NOVEMBER 3Oth, when an election will
be- held for a Superintendent. full attendance
Jssired Z. B. HAINES,
Or-.ol-a- q. 1877. Precedent - Board.
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nRIDE Of the SOUTH-the best Chewing To-
bacco that is manufactured, just received and
Tor sale bv NJ. S. BROWN.
Sept n icr-
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Public Sale.

TENHE undersigned will offer at Public Sale, at his
residence on Vinton Farm, one and halt
miles South of CharlestOwn, on
WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 4tE, 1867,
the following
PERSONAL PROPERTY:
Three valuable Work Horses,
One good Brood Mare,
One valuable three year old Colt-Geldng;
Two fine young Mares-one next Spring,
and the other 219 years old;
One yearling Colt--very fine;
Five head Mich Cows, RsTTyN
Eight head fine Stock Cattle, SyASa
Four Fat Steers, ten Fat Hogs; ALL
Eighteen head Stock Hogs
Fifteen head valuable Sheep.
FARMING IMPLEMENTS.
One good Farm Wagon, with shelvings,
One Gum-Spring Wheat Drill,
One Corn Crusher-Little Giantj
Wagon and Plough Gears,
Barshear, Single and Double Shovel Ploughs,
Thrible, Double and Singe-Trees,
Two Corn Coverers one Square Harrow;
One large Straw and Fodder Cutter,
One Buggy Hay Rake,
Mattocks, ShOvels. Hoes, Spades, Rakes, &c,
a large lot of Old Iron,
A lot of good tight Iron Bound Barrels,
Eight Stands Bees-Patent Hives;
lot Of Boxes, lot of Bags
HOUSEHOLD d KITCHEN FURNITURE,
and many other articles too tedious to mention.
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! and the very best Kerosene Oil. oo
Oct. 3. JOHN i. HOOFF.
CHAWLS, Balmorals, Popleins, Mouselaines, De
- LANES. Nubas, Hoods Caps, Gloves, Hosiery,
Ribbons, Hair Nets and other articles in that line
for ladies. A handsome and wcll-selected stock.
October 10, 1867 JOHN j. HUFF
COAPS. Hair and Tooth Brushes. Combs, Pock-
- ct Books. Neck Ties, Knives. Scissors, Linen
and PAPER Collars JOHN J.. HOOFF
VARNS.-Scarlet and other fancy Yarns, also,
Knitting Cotton and Fancy Yarns
JOHN /. H0OFF.
BOOTS, Shoes and Hats for Men, Women and
- Children large assortment OF the latest
STYLES. best materials and Workmanship and at the
very lowest prices. JOHN /. HOOFF.
IROUND ALUM and Fine Salt just received
u and for sale by JOHN l.. hOOFF.
nUEENSWARE.-A large supply Of Queens
W ware, Glassware and Woodenware.
JOHN L. H00FF.
VINEGAR.-Pure Cider Vinegar for sale by
). L. HOOFF.
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VERY superior Coarse Boots, Heavy Brogans
Mems and Boys Calf Shoes. Ladies Morocco
snd Kid shoes. Misses Morocco Tipped Shoes, Hats
for Men and Boys, just received and for sale by
October 3. 1867. D. HOWELL.
TRESH Soda and Mushroom Crackers just reed
for sale by d. HOW tLL.
TUOOR and Table Oil Cloth just received and
for sale bv ID. HOWELL.
HtORN Hampers, Travelling Baskets, Market and
| Work Baskets just received and for sale by
October 10 d. HOWELL.
CTONE Jars and Jugs just received and for sale
- by D. now Eli
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REV GOODS.
Groceries.
DOmesfiCs.
WOODEN Goods.

CLOTHS. Cassmeres, Cassnets, and other goods
I for Mems wear, very low in price, but Of fine
oualitv. JOHN L. HO0FF.
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L AMPS, Lamp Chimneys, Wicks-assorted-
I and the very best Kerosene OIL. $500
Oct 3 JOHN J.. H0OFF.
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CANVASS HAMS. Bologna Sausages Dried
I Beef and Sweet Potatoes, fresh supply, just
received and for sale by
October s. 1867. J. B. BROWN, Agent
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HARPER'S FERRY
DRUG STORE.

TBNO PHYSICIANS would respectfully call
the attention of the Physicians 10 my large
and complete stock of Medicines which am now
receiving, and am prepared to fill all orders at
Baltimore prices. Any goods not on hand will be
promptly ordered, and carefully sent to any Por-
ton of the County. C. +. BELLER.
Harper's Ferry, W. Va, Oct. II, 1861.
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~ TONS Of old Wrought and Cast Scrap Iron.
d. for which 70 cents per cwt. will be paid in
CqvS WpIPICE WELLER
The national Republican., 1867-08-09
FINANCIAL. COMMERCIAL, MARINE
FINANCIAL.


The New York PoH says that the debt state.
mont Is regarded as extremely favorable in two
important particulars. First, the movements to.
wards the consolidation Of the debt are going on
quite rapidly. Since June nearly twenty-five
millions of compound notes have been redeemed
or converted, as we'll as sixty millions Of Seven.
thirty notes.
To represent these short obligations which
have been withdrawn, seventy six millions Of long
bonds have been issued. Secondly, the con-
traction Of the greenback currency has been
resumed to tho extent Of nearly four millions Of
dollars This contraction Is supposed to be as
much as was safe in the existing fsvsri,h condi.
tion Of general business, which Is liable at all
times, and especially at present, to be thrown
into confusion by any ill.timed changes In tho
volume Of the currency.
seventy.two millions Of idle currency are
locked up in the Treasury, notwithstanding the
disbursements Of fifteen and 4 half millions last
month on account Of maturing compounds and
Of six millions as interest on the seven.thirty
notes.
On the 18th inst. thirty millions Of compounds
will mature, and large part Of them will 70.
quire to bc paid OF in currency. The requisi.
tions for the War Department will also be large.
Still, in the present and prospective condition Of
the internal revenue receipts II Is probable that
Mr.. Mcculloch will, during this month purchase
and withdraw several millions Of Seven. .thirties,
thus making large and gratifying diminution
Of the aggregate Of these short obligations for
the next months statement.
Tho loan markets. easy and quiet at Eve per
cent, with large amounts offering at 3a4 on Gov.
crnments. Commercial paper Is quiet at hrmer
rates
Tho stock market is without much activity
Governments arc strong, the demand being chiefly
speculative. Railroad shares show more anima.
tion, Erie, Michigan Southern, and Northwestern
being the chief favorites.
JAY COOKE 4 Co, bankers, furnish us with tho
closing prices Of Government securities, as fol.
lows