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Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-08-05
SCHEDULE OF PRESENTS.

| Cash Present .sNl
9 Cash Presents Of 81, isH each. ........... 5.00
Ha, d-ome Country Residence. Stable.
Grounds, &c, Germantown, Philadelphia. ls,ot
Double Residence, three-story brick. CAM ~,
d Sna, d Depot, oaice. Sheds. Ground. with ''
Avenue. PhiIadeiphis. -. !. 1900
l Country Residence, Riverside, N. j.. with
Ground. Fruits, &c. :. .......-.-...... lo.0N
l Three-story Cottage. Lot. &C. -. o.ss
25 Valuable Building Lots, Riverside. $Weach otss
Il Elegant Turnout Family Carriage, Span OF
Horses, Harness, Sc, complete. .......... 5-W
10 Valuable Building Iote, Riverside, $500 each sy
/ Beautiful Silver-gray Horse, Is 1-2 hande
high, sired by the celebrated imported Ara
bian Horse "Caliph;" also. q light Road
Wagon weight l4V pounds, with set Of SUI
perior Single Harness, &C., making fret
class establishment ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 5,W
20 Pianos, $500 each. OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. 1901
10 Melodeons. s2qS each ............. 40
5 Rosewood Sewing Machines. 500 each. 7. 1,tW
10 Family Sewing Machines, $lOO each. Lon
80 Fine Gold Watches, ssUO each 1000
100 oil Paintings, by leading artiets-aggre-
81 smei- Hair Shawle, ~ no each .....-... so
2 Camers Hair Shnwle, ~, tsW EACH, ...-.-.. 81
Handsome Laee Shawls. $50 each. ......... 20
10 Ca Inner G Snsw wis, $50 each .....-.-...... ~
ancilk Dress Patterns. Al each. -
81 city Binding Lois. Sl15 each ga
The remainder viii on-ist 81 Sl'v-rware.Nu,
steal Boxes Ot ern Gasscr- Pocket Bibles ana
different ariic- zee Of ornament ana Use amount ~
ing to........-....... ........
Tots, sanc
All the properties given clear OF incumbraLce
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-08-05

TRIED TO PROVE THEls DAD" LUNATic.
An old man named Thomas Reed, Of AIS
bion, Orleans couatv, who has saved $50,
900 by . misery life. took it into his head
the other day to erjny his money. aud pur-
chased 81, 500 worth Of household furniture
to replenish his house, whereupon his two
grown up sons had him arrested for lunacy
"a wing he was unfit to have control Of so
large . sum Of money. Fortunately tine
Jury ~ere sensib'e men. and could see moth.
ing in the ~ 20 prevent man from SPEND
ing his own money. and discharged the
case - Buffalo Commercial.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-08-05
The Washington Library Com.
pamv,

The Washington Library Com.
pnmy.
In order tina, the bene,olen, object set forth in
this circular may be successfully accomplished.
have issued tive series Of Fine steel Plate I'm
cravings. stich put subscr p'ion NJ pri-
ces much below their retail value.
CERTIFICATES or STOCK IN THE WASH
lNGiON LIBRARY COMPANY
will be issued. stamped with the seal OF the Co.,
and signed by the Secretary ozone others gen
uinel.
Any person sending us One Dollar. or paving
the same 10 our local Agents will receive imme-
diately tine Steel Plate Engraving, at choice
from the following lis and One Certificate OF
Stock, insnrIpg One Present in our published
schedule.
ONE DOLLAR ENGRAyINGS.
No IVY Child Nv Child" No2-They re
Saved They're Saved" No3-"Od SEVENTY
six or. the Early Days Of the Revolution.
Any person paving TWO DOLLARS will re
ceive either Of the fol owing fine Steel Plates. a,
choice. and Two Certificates Of Stock. thus be.
coming entitled 10 Two Presents.
TWO DOLLAR ENGRAyIN6S.
No. l-"W ashington's Cour:ship No. p
Nv nshington Last Interview with his Mother
THREE DOLLAR ENGRAviNGS
ANY person having TREE DOLLARS will
receive the beautiful Steel Plate Of
"HoME FROM THE wAE.'
and Three Certificates OF Stock. becoming enti
tied TO Three Presents.
FOUR DOLLAR EN0RAvlNGS.
4 ANY person paving FOUR DOLLARS shall
+ receive the large and splendid Steel Plate of
THE PERlLS OF OUR FORsFATHERS,"
and Four Certificates Of Stock, emitting them
| TO Four Presents.
FIVE nOi.I.AR EV0QAv1HGS
ANY person who pays FIVE DOLLARS shall
receive The large and splendid Steel Plate Of
THE MARRIAGE OF POCAHONTAS.'
and Five Certificates Of Stock, emitting them to
Five Presents.
The engravings and Certificates viii be delir.
cred 10 ,ch subscriber at our Local Agencies
or sent bv mail, pest paid. or EXPRESS. as may
be ordered.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-08-05
TINE vV:.aSHI.v'G TOW
LIBRARY COMPANY
10 chartered by the STATE or rennsylsania. and
organized in the aid OF the
RIVER SIDE INSTITUTES
Soldiers and Sailors Ornhnu.
Incorporated BY the State ofN J.
APRIL s. 1867!

The RIVERSIDE INSTITUTE.
Situate at Riverside. Burlington County. New
Jersey. Is founded for the purpose OF gsstuit-
ouslv educating the sons of deceased Soldiers
and Seamen of the tinted states.
The Board OF Trustees consist Of the following
we'll known citizens of Pennsylvania aud New
Jersey -
HON. WILLIAM b. MANN
District Attorney. Philadelphia, Pa
HON LEWIS X. BKOOMALL.
Ex-Chief Conner U. 8 Mint, and Recorder
Of Deeds. Ph,ladelphia, Pa.
HON. JAMES n. SCOvEL New Jersey.
HON. W. ". WARE, New Jersey.
HENRY GORMAN. ESQ,
Agen. sdams' Express Philadelphia. Pa
J. + C.E, Esq.
Of JOY, Coe 4 Co. Phlladelphia
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-08-05

TIE New York papers are discussing the
policy of that State selling out its public
works 10 get rid Of the State debt. This
debt is now $50, 100000, and the public
works, the Syracuse Journa, thinks. will
sell for Jour fiiths Of that amount, 30 that
the sale would almost free the State FROM
debt. The enlargement Of the canals is
however, proposed. and will have to te
made at no distant day to meet the incresa.
ing traffic, and this will cost $50 600. GOO
more; 90 that the alternative il presented
to New York OF CONT acting 800 600, 00o
Of debt, or getting out Of debt ard keeping
fnt
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1867-05-09

Tie Tunes, noticing the ETC haIIWay COIHPaIIy 3
annual statement, says; m r c. t..t COB
But for the present year 1867 judged by the ascer
tanned and reported results Of the first four months the
of the Company hope 70 replace their net earn
ings quite as favorable footing as Ia 1865 so as 70
the payment OF dividends on the Common Stock
by the close of the year. .r f.'-.I+. ..gl.
Cannot The Times be induced to publish these four
months which, in its opinion, are to put the Common
Stock upon the dividend list. The dividend on the
Preferred in 1866 plainly out of the woodp pile,
and as matters now appear, the wood-pile may in
1867 be resored to for interest the mortgage debt
The Common Stock is in no more danger of having
a dividend paid than the average of defunct Potro-
leun stocks IL. f.n ..-. ..ri- |.. H..
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1867-05-09

ITO CHARITABLE WEALTHY PEOPLE
Al old poor Health wishes dispose Of PINE GOLD
WATCH a finish and Of great sane 70 connouT Addresses
viii be thankfully received under ~ s., Tribune Ohee
WEBSTER's NEW AMERICAN STYLE OF
w FLOWER GARDENSThe most beautiful In the world aeloss
Is cents and receive BY exquisite Design With list Of Seeds
VIM Webster Landscape Gardener Rochester N.Y.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1867-05-09

No. 40 BROADWAY.
This Bank is issuing Deposit Receipts similar to
those issued by the Union Bank of London and other
European banks, and bearing POUR cent interest
Parties funding exchanging the 7.3o Notes into $40
Bonds viii be dealt with the best rates Of the market
Bills London Barring Brothers for sale in amounts
to suit
Al parties opening OF changing their accounts with
banks or bankers invited to this bank. . . ..
g. c. THOMSON President
GEO. +. BAKER, Cashier. r. ... s... f.. r.I
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1867-05-09
TIE MARKETS.
lcareiuny reported for TsE TRlBuSEi

GEO F. BAKER, Cashier. -. ..a ... f.. .r
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1867-05-09
SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.
PORT OF NEW YORK


Steamship Malta tBrl MeniILsn Liverpool B cS.rS "a 3.
Steamship Aissmsrie Bourne, Norfolk City POi and Rshneui
steamship ssrssSs. King Soa CITY Point and Richmond sbs
gsis Bret Bret. ME slssos A Brett
'G Bark Riyinson OBJ Adams. Iso.tsrdau. Bnrs,.
Bari dSss s5 FED IS Jsss - g. sa m., Hssss
Bag Bag s S. wsisss Sss,sssS. S:.i.
Big Big E.lt St a sss ssss rsis'ss Son
s ss .s: sss: ssss S S Fssls
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sesl cs. barter Ph.dglpl. Li.ssy Pynss - : ,-,
s ssSr Is,so 4v.sa iadsssl NJ Nc.s,
soSr wsse raliinhs EnIahcthro Rehs,dses 80 =.
A as.'s s t sss.s 4 S. s
seAr Paxses ws,ss sslaas,s ssnslsy Miller Tlsnas VI
Scar EIsyI bssss stamford "a go y e'9 q, o.,
s Sleep p Ss j sass a Sss's Braspsr
Steamship rh Re sss s I;fs g &c c's. NH % and ssa''
Steamship Psri psissos osrsou Key we days Win .iss
'n Steamship San Salvador Ssisr.Cn sssaa.A n and
Talbot Had ;.v "A .sa aas sGss S sUI,. , =,
ssAI p GHas Could s sss s.A 20 ala1a
.s. .sooss h0r' at s.a y !! three miles south q Shah
"1 at ~ MEMORANDA. f5naa y srsg
The ab as,s sr 'r cleared d inst has r'ta's's and
'DeA'rsd In the Norm h h''s Sg ,.v,r ~ : p - Esis
tn. runboss wnoosh for ST. Thomas Key wset lst
inst 70 sal. Also u Steamship kshssts fsr
Nev.York he next dag. -tuqffr1r "a
DOMESTIC PORTS. - ys,.ss ~. 70
Logo BKAscs Mas srhe shs Capt Bshsg bead %
Baker York Ei1ds from with - u.besi
Eva Bhcp IRON Berlin, with " ecszd I
ssAr loaded WITH tiaes sAE sss 'spsa
ssSsaes Ssi - Rs,es .ns Dsl.~.rs RON Iss I'm
~ pass h. rs hssla Gore ers 0.r. Vifn's'
Hsls1 " :s.s :s. sss
steamship Cuba for Liverpool With l7s pass asd
80 sg!..Ai a.iiiaa sFoRgIGN POTTS. 80.
Euyyr.s-In mort Anr 10 losdrf estshra
Persh 20 al. s6ou. Nav II, Mar g. Deer waIngen 9Th brig
louis Louisa sSn.g w,{ns HI s.n y Bale sy ehr ID. M.y
Dsyt 9Th Sailed 26thbarh Todd, h5gss newfesss ssrsA
B. Crosby Crosby Ysw.Yors Gih ehrs Bucket SnAn Nsri~s
fah, T<sna Taft,t Nav Yofk 49,
s I 1a , s ssrt pi zsshp Bosissb
RAs ,os. r Ee hss Ariiese Marsh lof hosisa
dscbareps Enterprise Csh loading Tor NsSlofk ING phk msss
ing sia; sslea for fsrh 4sn2s sss9s5 .... ris4
80 ~riirfEr1t5 6gr.fsssi s9ioH 81 bFsi tsse
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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1867-05-09
NETWORK DAILY TRIBUNE, THURSDAY, MAY 0, 1867.

AFTERNOON PROVISION MARKET, a o'cLOCK.-Noth-
ing has been done Mess Pork since Change and buyers
not disposed TO operate; New Westerns held at SO
bid S23 10 asked.
PETROIEUM-The market Is quiet and prices are
easier We quote Crude, IN bulk, at lie, and do, In
bbs at 16c Refined in bond, at 23ic for Light Straw
24tc for Light Straw White asa G26c for Prime Light
Straw White; 2Gic, for Standard White, and 2sc. for
Prime White. ..'. . -
changed.
SUGARs-The business in Raw Sugars to-day has been
moderate OWING chiefly TO the Storm but holders remain
extremely firm and in some instances ask higher
figures OF l hhds at for Cuba; 12lc for
steady. D r l-. ~ .
sEEDS-A limited demand for Clover Seed prices are
nominal at l36l5c. Tiaothy Seed is quiet at s39S IS
Rough Flax Seed IL firm, and In fair demand at - 100
s. IS per bush Calcutta Lnseed s rm and in fair de-
mand at 81 6OG$2 co. gold, In Boston and here.
TALIOW-The demand is fair, and the market firm (;
sales of 5000 ID at III 1llc for fair 30 prime .
WHISKYie market Is quiet; sales Of 200 bbls. State
at 2Sc, and 100 Dbls. Western at 3Oi aisle. 900 gIn
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1867-05-09
financial.

USI0N PACIFIC RAILWAY ConPAsf, x ID, I
Ory1cE No ga WALsrrsr PBIIApKLPnI., Apn! p 1867
Tl,HE INTEREST on the First Mortgage Bonds
Branch Of the Union Pacific Railway Company,
Division due MAY 1851 win be paid presentation Of the
Coupons therefor al the Banking iIouse Of
DABNBY MORGAN Co. No. 50 BIchangeplaee, HewYssf on
and after that date. .. -. =. -. :. ...
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1867-05-09


THE FIRST MoRrGAGE BONDS OF THE CENTRAL
PACIFIC RAILROAD COMPANY, offered for sale, are
issued under FIRST MORTGAGE upon that portion Of
their road which lies in the State of California, extending
from Sacramento to the State Line This is considered
THE MOST VALUABLE AND REMUsERATIvE LINK on the
GREAT NATIONAL ROUTE TO PACIFIC, and the First
Mortgage Bonds secured upon possess peculiar features
of safety and profit. rI boon H" --' ."
First; This portion OF the road through the heart
Of California and connects Sacramento with the extensive
mining regions of Nevada which must draw their sup
plies from the Pacific Coast this road, and which
have paid high s3eO000 in gold for transportation
in a single year. THUS THE LOCAL TRADE OF THIS PoR
TON OF THE ROUTE BE IMMENSE INDEPENDENTLY
THE THROUGH CONNECTION WITH THE EAST. ....s
Second: The expensive portion Of the road, over
the Sierra Nevada is already built equipped, running,
and paid for and the EARNINGS Of the completed
portion miles LARGELY IN EXCESS OF THE INTER
EST on ALL THE FIRST MORTGAGE BONDS WHICH THE
COMPANY CAN ISSUE UPoN $50 MILES. r..--.- .-fs
Third The mortgage is made and recorded under the
laws Of the State OF California where specie payment has
suspended and the laws Of that state aud
the authority Of Congress the Companys contract TO pay
the principal and interest Of their banks in gold is LIZ
GALLY BINDING. r...... . IA. ID. ... ot r ..f
Fourth: The revenues of the Company received In
gold and their rates for transportation Of passengers and
freight three times those Of Eastern roads, so that
their OPERATING EXPENSES LEss THAN Is PER CENT
OF THE GROSS EARNINGS. .t .H.H.f
Fifth: The amount OF the bonds is less than onethrd
the cost and value Of the property pledged for their
demptOn-the United states Government having adj
vaneed equal amount aid the construction OF the
road and renqushed the first lien upon the whole in
favor Of these first mortgage bonds.
The bonds bear interest at the rate OF six per
cpal and interest payable in gold in the City Of New
York-and offered at per cent and accrued interest
from January currency At the average rate Of gold
for the past year. they over ~ per cent upon the in
vestment. L. .r
For further particulars apply 10 ...f.. ... ....#
FRK a HATCH, Bankers, No. Nassaust., N Y
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1867-05-09
FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF NEw-YoRK,

further particulars apply 70 .f.. .. ....|
FIRK 4 HATCH, Bankers, No. 8 Nassau-st., N Y.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1867-05-09

ACkSUNl LANSINH,. ANU pAUINAW
RAILROAD CoPropssa viii he received By Isaac Lvennore
ESQ., Of be Michigan Central Railroad Company at the Ohee
oftha the 9th Nav at o'clock
M sale e ss any part FIRST MORTGAGE
BONDS for the FIRST section Of road which bonds
inclusive purchased under the contract with that
Company and be delivered 10 M Treasurer Boston the 18th J
Of NAV and paid for by him delivery H. HAYDEN President
!. ksnn-M lb 1867.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1867-05-09

GERS OF the State Government and are authorised TO cay
that there Is no foundatoL for the recent malicious at
tacks upon the state crt BY far the greater portion
of the accrmng interest already provided for and there
will be no dheulS ia obtaining the remainder, that
on her BONES promptly at the day appointed There VIII
be abphdart means to meet all demands in July unless
ting Eherdge faction follow the advice Of their leader
and shoot down the tax collectors" IL that part OF the
Eherdge programme be carried out the Treasury may
run ON half rations for time We trust that New
York exchanges will dsabuse the public OF any wrong
impressions which may have been produced by reckless
partisan Journals pTeudlcal TO the credit and good faith
OF tins state There is good reason why our bonds
should be quoted low they at present for there
Is not State in the Union which will meet her liabilities
more promptly than Tennessee r a: .
The following are the earnings of the Toledo,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1867-05-09
.S946, 983 81 81 ,e20,I49 %

The following are the earnings of the Chicago and
Alton Railroad for the month of April
1871. S2ss, 921 1896 $269 ,249 Inc. $4G72
| The comparative earnings of the Milwaukee and
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1867-05-09

GOVERNMENT DEPARTMENT.
Du US6s 500 Reg "a u 81 l0-4O Cou
MA 5000. small 1853 10000. 99h
...1l1l U 6s $40 Cp'65 Treas Notes $40
up go 1900 ....-. 1851 Sd Series.
..1O7S U 6s $40 Cou65ni 5000. -105i
...107t 1871 100000. .105I
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1867-05-09

RECEIPTS OF PRODUCE. 49,.
May sass bbls Flour $50 bbls. Whisky, 546 sacks
Corn Meal 9AO0 hush Corn 81 bush Oats, 296 bills Pork
All pkgs Cat Meats, 1868 bbls. Petroleum, 1640 pkgs
Butter, COG pkgs. Cheese.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1867-05-09

90 t-.-l MINIATURES ALMANAC lolin Dol. 80
Sun Rises sun Moon Sets -
| T Y 10 . ~
Sandy Hook % Gors iSand. ll7 Hell Gss ..2S
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1867-05-09
PASSENGERS ARRIHED.

PROM ST JAGo DE- CUBA MAY B. In steamship Fab K.e-,
Panl Brooks wife Mrs Jsa Wsrng and servant Ma
Louisa Ewing Carhone George T. Bradford NJ Marques
Planas Cge j. CrAge NJ Feeksn s<aloe B. Payas Rome
Penase, Paskey J. Nmmo, M Portmonda J. Baueh, ~ A.
teAyA
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1867-10-23
ADJUSTMENTS,

MADAME ADELAIDE RIsTORI will appear, for
the first time in this city, IN her great original
role OF the "Queen of France" in Paolo Glaco-
metti's new play OF Marie Aato'nehe. In con-
sequence oil the great length of the play, and
the extraordinary changes in the costume and
scenery, the play Will begin at hdf-pdst seOen
O'cocb, and the doors OF the Academy will be
opened at Gas, In order to accommodate many
persons who are unable to obtain seats for the
tist representation of Marie antoine te, the
manager announces that the new play Will be
repeated tomorrow (Thursday) evening, com.
menciDg at haltpast O'Clock. Friday, last
night OF Risori in Philadelphia.
Mr.. j. B. ROBERTS will repeat his great role of
"The King" in Louis XI, this evening, sup
ported by all OF the company faYorltes. Mr..
Roberts acting in this play Is really superb.
On Friday night Mr.. Roberts will take his first
benefit.
On next Monday evening benefit of Mr.
Thomas j. Hemphlll, the business manager of
the Walnut.
Mrs. d. P. Bowers has added new laurels to
her already brilliant histrionic crown, in the
character of the hapless Queen of Scots" in
Schillers great play of Mary stuart, at the
Chesnut Street Theatre. The new play Will be
repeated tonight.
AT THE ARCH, NobOdlps Daughter, the new
sensation play, continues to draw large au.
dienCes. The great gambling scene Is very eX-
citing. Miss Kate Reynolds and the entire
company are in the cast.
ExTRAoRIINA attractions are offered this
evening at tne American lued'Ee, luCluulD5
gems of every kind Of stage entertainment.
CARNoRoss & DlxEY continue successful with
the HIlTdh Trip around the HOrtd and present
several capital buresques in addition every
night.
THE APOCALYPSE remains at Concert Hall for
one eek longer. No one should fail to see this
great moral exhibition.
SEATS AND TICKETS for the Richings opera
season, at the Academy of Music commencing
ueXt week, can be obtained to-day at Trumpler's
music store, no. 926 Chesnut street,
CARL ENTzs FOURTH MATEEE.-TEe Haydn
Symphony, which gave so much pleasure at the
last concert, viii be repeated to morrow. Mr.
Jean Louis sings q charming song by Kucken.
Mir. Bruckner PLAYS a remarkably hne concerto
for trombone composed by David. THIS is re.
earded as one OF the grandest solos ever written
for this instrument. The overture to the Magic
F1ae by Mozart, waltz, 'Decoy Birds" by
s rauss, and galop, complete the programme,
which possesses more than ordinary interest.
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1867-10-23

BOARD OF FrRADB.-The stated monthly meet
ing Of the Executive Council was hell q Mon
day evening, the President of the 3 la,. JOhu
Welsh, Esq, in the chair.
The select commlttee, Of which Mr.. SOuder is
chairman, raised at the last stated meeting for
the purpose of consultation with the managers
of the Pennsylvania Central Railroad and
others, respecting the establishment OF a direct
steamship line TO Liverpool reported progress
and were continued.
A communication respecting cheap freight
railroads, wi "a the proceedings of a convention
held at the Cooper Institute at New York on the
18th instant, elected considers able discussion,
Mr. Buzby advocating at some length the adOp
ton by railroad companies of the policy OF con-
huing their agency, in the working OF their roads,
10 the furnishing OF the roadway and motive
power. and leaving to private PARTIES and indt-
yiduai enterprise all the other details OF freight
uansI ortatIon.
Mr.. Fraley thought there we're insupetable
policy which would render IL impossible to
apply it generally, and to long lines of trans
pgTtatloU.
The subject was fnally laid on the table,
The subject of a repeal of the tax on cotton
was brought 10 The notice of the Board at the
last stated meeting, by request from the
Charleston Chamber of Commerce, and at this
meeting by one from Cucnuati, to unite in a
memorial urging upon Congress the impolcY of
continuing th tax in the present state Of the
cotton production OF the world.
The subject was referred to committee to
consider and report to the Council at its next
stated meeting.
The Committee of the Month were then au-
uounCed, Mes.rs. George n. Allen, Matthe W
Baird, and Joseph 9. Grubb, and the Board ad-
journcd.
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1867-10-23

SToRFKEEPEBs' UNIoN.-The storekeepers
doing business on Second street, between Vine
and Coates, held a meeting last night at Macha-
nCs' Hall, Third street below Green, TO perfect
their ORGANIZATION. Addresses were delivered
by various members explanatory of the objects
Of the Union, urging that immediate steps be
taken to abate the nuisance arising from uu-
Warrantable euCrOaChments of farmers and pro-
duce dealers doing business on the pavemeuts Of
said thoroughiare. A complete set Of officers
were elected for the ensuing year, including an
Executive and Finance Committee. After the
adoption of the following preamble and resOlu-
tiOns, the meeting adj ourned:-
VhcTedS, We, the members of the Storekeepers'
tween Vine aud Coates streets, Philade phiA having
met in council to devise measures to protect cur bus
interests from the enCrOachments OF farmers aud
produce dealers occupying aud obstTuctng the pave
ments in front OF our respective stores, hindering
the view aud pas age Of customers TO the store,
for an unwarrantable number Of hours each week,
TO the great damage Of our business and property;
therefore be II
Resoircd, That the Executive Committee be and IS
hereby authorized to take immediate and vigorous
stps, in concert with the city authoriues to enforce
tuuruughiGre, making use of all legal remedies in
th ir power to ahute II nuisance arising from the
encr, aChmens OF farmers and produce dealers doing
business in front OF stores situated In said streets.
RtSOiUSd That the Executive Committee be and IS
he ohy empowered, whenever deemed eXpedient, to
COZ fer with said farmers and produce dealers fur
theuug the objects OF this Union.
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1867-10-23

STATISTICS OF THE City RAMRoAD.-We gave
a te " days since a statement showing the re.
ceIpls and expenditures OF the City Railroad for
one year. The following will sho " the number
and slze of the cars that have passed over the
road from October l. 1866 to September 80,
le67:-Eleht wheeled cars, with merchaudise,
Il 1862; ditto, with coal 46, $40; ditto, with lum.
ber, 46lO; d. ito, with lime, l54; with pig iron,
7O9; express, 1888; empty, 20; making a total of
9s,3l2 eight-wbeel; 81, ,423 four-Wheel cars with
making the entire number OF cars 1875,