The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1867-02-09
Agricultural Prices.

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The average currency price of spring
wheat in that market during the past year
was 81 40 per bushel; which was just about
81 in gold. That is nine cents less than in
1854, 81 cents less t. an in 1855, 5 cents less
than in 1856, and only "A cent less than in
1860.
The average currency price of corn dur
ing the year 1866 was So cents, and the gold
price "a cents and mills, being actually
lower than the average price during any
one of the seven years prior to the rebel
lion.
saws New York letter: The LIST of Feb
ruaIy, according TO precedent, ought to
bring with it n little moe activity; but
nothing of the kind is as yet 5discernable,
mere andise. stocks of good are accumu-
lating, on all hands ana Sbuyeysg more
and more shy, even in cases where large
conce >sions inSalue are made.
information For Business Men
Stamp aDaties Imposed By Act OF
congress aIss1 i.sfaasfa 3 .s& .sti 9ol
AGREEMENT.
Other than those mentioned below Tor
any appraisement), for every sheet
or piece OF paper on which tits writ
Ten 20
BANK CHECKS, DRAFTS OR ORDERS.
For any amount on any Bank, Broker,
! or Trust Company, at sight or on de-
mand ~-..-.--.- ..-.--s. .-@... w
For amount exceeding $40 on other per-
sons-.--- w
BILLS OF EXCHANGE (INI.AND AND FoREIGN).
Not exceeding 90
For every additional 500, or fractional
part thereon. 80. 0O
BILL OF SALE.
I nf hnr hDn Oh
For ships and vessels, or any interest
therein, for every $500 or FRACTIONAL
part tnereO1-........ Oh
BONDS.
OF indemnify, where the money ulti-
mateiy recoverable thereupon is 81, "a
COO less %
Every additional $1,000 or fractional r
part in excess of 81 600 ,--...........-.... 80
For the due execution of the duties of
any Oft1ce...-.. 81 w
Other than such as may be required in
legal u s IN eoan eot
Y otherwise charged IN this schedule. Is
I CERTIFICATES.
Certificates of. stock In incorporated
com 70
Certificate OF PROFITS IN Incorporated
company, for an amount not less than
$40 nor exceeding $50. 10
Exceeding $50 TO 81 900 %
Every additional $1,000 or fractional e
Certificate of deposit not exceeding
SiuO ...-.-..! .....-......y "
Exceeding SllO ................. %
Certificate of any other description
than those specified O5
CHARTER PARTY,
Or any letter or Memorandum relating to
HgenaOIl char ef or vessel. 90 ~ notn y
If the registered ton iage does not ex- -
coed Icy tons; ~
From loo 70 3Og w
Efrfr n VOC K
Over 900 90
- coNTRAcrs. BROKERS NOTE 3 s..
Or Memorandum of sale..........,... s........ 10
CONVEY ArScE or DEED OF GRANT, ltt
Where the consideration does not ex-DueT q
ctiea sou. * $500: - %
From 80 500 70 8, 200 s....al 90
tional partfhereofin excess OF 1000, 80
FIRE AND MARINE RISKS.
On any risk wherethe premium does
not exceed SO -. ..-....... =. .......... 10
Premium hot EXCEEDING s5o.+......l...a...... Is
Exceeding so
fasf havrrrae LEASE 3ssft af se ii 4
Where the rent Is $500 or Iess so
Where the rent exceeds 500, for each =
additional 500 or fraction in excess
OF S3UO.-..- 80
Assignment Of lease, same stamp as
original. and additional sta MP upon
the value or consideration OF transfer,
according to rates on deeds.
MEATS, FISH, SAUCES, VEGETABLES, FRUITS.
JELLIEs, sYRUIS, JAMS, &C.
For every can, bottle. or other single
package, sold or offered for sale or
removed Tor consumption, not ex-
ceeding TWO pounds .....-...-............ OIL
Every additional pound 1000. .............. OIL
MORTGAGE ON PERSONAL BONDS.
Given as security for the payment of
any definite sum from 500 TO S5O0a.... so
From SOU to 81 600 =. .l 90
For every additional S5OO ~, Sc, ,,,,oA w
part thereof In excess Of $3.50 - so
ION every transfer or aSSivnment of a
mortgage, policy of Insurance or renewal
or continuance OF any agreement. con-
tract, or charter, a staIup duty is required
equal tothat imposed on the original in
strunent.l mas 3ar 5fs,,Tf..,s ~
POLICY OF INSURANCE. aafgase-
On any lie or lives, where the amount
insured does not exceed 81 600 - rs
From 81 0D0 To s.. 00U -..,.... ............ - 80
Exceeding 30 U-......... ........... 90
POWER OF ATTORNEY.
To transfer stock, bonds, o. sc ipt, and
to collect divide ads, ttrest or rent %
To vote by proxy, except in charita-
BILE, religious, LITERARY aud cemetery
To sell or lease real eSta ale. and perform
n.aTf ~