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Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1867-11-18
County COMMISSIONERS MEET1NG.-At

COUNTY COMMISSIONERS MEETING.-At a
meeting of the County Commissioners. held
November 18th, Messrs. Barbee and Ed
wards being present, it was ordered that
81 600 be transferred from the Poor Fund
to the General Expense Fund, in payment
of loan from General Expense to Ponr
Fund in 1868.
Ordered, That the Auditor draw an order
on the County Treasury in favor of John
Robleter, for 500, for painting Court Room.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1867-11-18

A DRESS NOvELTY.-The good book says
there is Lothing new under the sun, and
there is saying that fashion goes and comes
like repeating decimals; but whoever read
or heard of such dupes as those of the pres
ent day? 1t would take more than a column
to describe all the intricacies of the neoo
styles for the approaching winter: but one,
entirely neao, 1--WE speak uuderstandingly)
deserves an attempt, at least, at description.
some golden brown silk; the skirt, edged
by fold of watered velvet, a trifle darker,
is headed by three roleaux of brown satin.
The sleeves at the hand, and the
epaulettes, are trimmed to match.
ROleaux OF satin also passed over
the shoulders lenghtwise, fastened-or, as
somebody says, detained" by buttons-(as
il they wouli wish to go. anyway Now
for the street part OF the dress. A skirt of
watered velvet similar to that on the silk
skirt, short in front, so as to display the
skirt, and very trailing at the back, seal
loped, and passing into points at the sides.
Roleaux of satin pass down the sides and
fronts of the skirt and velvet buttons in
front simulate fastening. By button
half way down, the skirt is taken up be-
hind at the point of the train entirely out
of the way. Sleeves accompany the gar
ment, to be worn a disposition. The sacque
is short, graduated, being shortest at the
sides, and scallopped to match the skirt
Handsome loops and buttons fasten the
sacque across the breast"
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1867-11-18

FRANKLIN COUNTY COURT OF COMMON
PLEAs.-The following are the cases as
docketed for trial during the ensuing week
in the Franklin County Court OF Common
Pleas:
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1867-11-18

EMIGRANr AGENTS RePoRT.-C. Fl. Cam
pen. Emigrant Agent, reports the arrival
of $50 emigrants at this point for the week
ending Nov. 18th, 1867. They intend max
ing settlement as follows:
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1867-11-18

New York Cattle Market-Nov. f6.
At the Communipaw stock yards during the
present week 2ss cars were received containing 1898
cattle 728 hogs. $50 sheep and 2l6 horses; slaugh
tered during tn same period Gil cattle. 900 hogs
18 5sS sheep. and 400 calves. - -5i 81. -4.,-'I.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1867-11-18

A PRoBLrM-Ifa bully boy fill his pock-
ct with loose powder and then puts in a
handful of matches, what would be the re-
sult If he attempted TO climb tree?
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1867-11-18

POLICE CoURT.-Tne attendance at the
Mayors Court on Saturday morning,
though not large, was very select. Two OF
the attendant deities were goddesses.
Mrs. G. j. Turner, as she gave in her
name, was arrested for keeping a lewd
house. She was fined $40, and in default
was committed.
Mary Evans is young lady no better
than she ought to be. To be sure a good
many more of US are in the same fix. But
because she is worse than she should be.
she was fined $5, and in default, went
over.
VIM. Eddy and John Henderson, for be-
ing found in disreputable house, were
fined IS each, which they paid.
Owen Mccarthy is one of our most re-
liable benzinists.- Owen is as sure to make
his appearance before the Mayor within q
given time, as 1t is sure that time will roll
round. He Is an amiable hister, is Owen /;
he kicksup no rows; he puts on no seal
lOps; his drunks are always plain, and al
ways certain. He was fined 81 and costs,
and having no stamps, concluded to
work it,. 81
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1867-11-18
BROWNS BRONCHIAL TR0CHES
BANKING HOUSE OF
j AY COOKE & co.
NO. 20 WALL STREET,
Cor of Nassau Street NEH YORK

We buy an sell at the most liberal current prices
and keep on hand full supply of GOVERNMENT
BONDS OF ALL ISSUES, ,SEVEN-THIRTIES
and COMPOUND INTEREST NOTES, and exc
cute orders for purchase and sale of STOCKS,
BONDS and GOLD.
CONVERSIONS,
We convert the several issues of SEvEN-THrR-
TIES at the most favorable market rates into FIVE
TwENTIEs, which, at present price of gold, yield
the holder about one per cent more interest Per
annum. Circulars with full particulars furnished
upon application.
JAY COOKE & CO.
mayS-d&wIy
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1867-11-18
FROM NEW YORK.
Gen sheridan.

NEW YORK, Nov. 16.-General Sheridan
visited Governors Island yesterday. He
had a handsome reception by General Wal
len.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1867-11-18

The CITY COUNCIL ExCURsIoN.-The
City Council. together with the Mayor and
other city officials and members of the
press, will start this morning at IL O'Clock
over the Pan Handle route for an extended
Eastern trip. The object of the expedition
is to examine the various modes ofsupply-
ing the principal Eastern cities with wa
ter, with a view to the adoption of the best
and most economical mode for Columbus:
This city needs but sufficient supply of
good, pure water to make it a perfect para
disc to live in. With water plenty and
convenient and with our present complete
fire department, the rates of insurance
must be decreased one-half. and the feel
ing of security, both for landlord and ten
ant, correspondingly increased. The
STATESMAN will be represented by Spivins
who will communicate the result of his ex-
perience in daily eplstles. Success to the
excursionists.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1867-11-18
COMMERCIAL MATTERS.

New York Money Market-NOv. I8. Z
GOLD-Lower, opening at l4o, and closing at
l3sT. -. :" =
Cincinnati meney Market-Nsv. le. y
GOLD-l39X buying.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1867-11-18

R1GHr.-workingmen and mechanics
cooperative societies are being formed In
nearly every town and city Throughout the
State, This is as 1t should be.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1867-11-18

TRANSFERRED SATURDAY.-The follow
ing transfers of real estate were left at the
Recorders Office on Saturday:
John Gabriel and wife to John W. Con-
stans, Nov. 9th, lots Nos. 2, and in John
Morrison's subdivision of lots Nos. 1, 2 and
8 in Robert Armstrong; addition to the
city of Columbus, for $l,25O.
Fernando Swiger and wife to Mary A.
Jackson, Oct. 18th, l acre of land in Jack
son township, for 1925.
Michael Kingry and wife to Amy Kem-
mel, Oct. 3lst. 81 acres and SO square poles
of land in Mifflin township, for $l43.
VIM. Peer and wife to Augustus Sale,
Oct. 18th. Is 80 100 acres of land in Madi-
son township, for $4,000.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1867-11-18

CLOSING OF THE OPERA HOUSE, Tht
complimentary benefit to Manager Der
wort came to sudden termination on Sat.
urday night, at the Opera House. Mr.
Derwort has been doing a fearfully ba6
business ever since Miss Phelps engage
ment closed, and even that was not what i
should have been, not what the extraordin-
sry talents and culture of that lady should
command. But while she was superior hi
STOCK company was terribly bad, and peo-
pie wouldn't support him. He in a greai
measure improved his company, but til,
pay his way. On Saturday night there wa.
about $50 in the house, not enough to pay
the days expenses. The actors, who hac
not been paid. seeing this, and feeling un-
willing to play for the benefit of the land
lord and printer, struck, and refused to ap
pear without being paid at least portion
of the money due.
At the hour for ringing up the curtain
Mr.. Derwort came forward and announced
that he had struggled hard to present first
class entertainment to the citizens of Co,
lumbus, but, because he had not been sup
ported as he thought he should have been.
and owing to circumstances over which h,
1ad no control, he would be obliged to close
;he house. Those who had paid, he said,
would receive their money at the box office
As he retired, there was rush for the
loors. As the audience came out without
having first received checks, they made
lemand on the treasurer for their money
lie properly refused to pay until they
eturned their tickets. checks or some
violence of their having been in the house
then came trouble. The danger of a huge
Id row was becoming imminent, when the
'olice was called. the treasurer commenc-
d repaying the entrance money, and the
nightly hubbub was reduced to struggle
o be first at the ticket office. Coats were
orn, corns were trod on and tempers ruff |
ed. The treasurer finally paid out all the |
money he had received, though good
many didn't ''get their money back" and |
he Opera House closed for the season.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1867-11-18

CAPITAL FIsH.-Our young topographic
friend, George Quinn, has laid down the
sticA and rule and goes into the fish trade,
with his usual ability. He can be found at
the northwest corner of the market house.
every market day with the finest fish ever
brought to Columbus. We can recommend
George and his stock to our citizens in the
knowledge that whatever he says they will
find to be true. He has slate hanging up
In Bergen's Grocery, High street, few
doors north of Broad, where those wishing
white fish, bass, or any of the finest lake
fish can leave their orders with the certain.
ty of getting the best the market affords.
Patronize George, we say. He deserves to
succeed.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1867-11-18

The expense of the metropolitan
for ten months ending the 1st of N
ber was S24. 991.77.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1867-11-18
Loo AL NEWS.

MErEoRoLoeIcAL TABLE, prepared and
DIRECTED by w. j. Savage, Jeweler, 81
South High street:
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1867-11-18
The Roman nifficultie.
The Meteoric shower.

PARIS. Nov. 16.-The meteoric shower on
the night of the 18th and morning of the
18th was very brilliant; many thousands
were visible not only in this city but
throughout France. The usual records
were made by professors at the various OBJ
servatories.
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1867-01-25
Chicago Market.

BY Telegraph CHICAGO, Jan. "A.
MoNEY-The demand for money was not
so pressing. though the market is percepti-
bly, easier.
FLoUR4-The dullness which character
lied the -four market lately, still continues.
There is no change in prices; Spring extra
$40 009u 90; Superfine IS 0098 %.
WHEAT-The market opened dull and
heavy, and declined from 2@3c, but toward
the close the demand was fo1 No.2 Spring
improved, and there were sales made at
81 12652 ID for NO. /, and 81 85@l 81 for
No. 2 Spring.
CoRN-The market was dull and shade
easier, and there were sales for No. at "
0177$4c, and rejected at 539531ac, and clos
ing quiet at 7754Q78c for No. in store.
OATS-The market inactive but steady,
at 401aG41c for No 2. and 1871 for rejected.
PROVISIONS Market dull; prices favor
buyers for most everything.
MESS PoRK-25c lower; sales were made
at SIS 25(g19 go, closing, with sellers, first
class brands al S1S so.
LARD-H to 1ac lower; trans 'ctions all
light; lls4c for Spring steam rendered.
GREEN MEATS-Shade easier; shoulders
from slaughtered hogs, 61ac; hams, $50.
DRESSED OGS-Opened frmer, and
closed quiet and steady; So 09@7 10 for lots
dividing on 200 pounds.
LIVE HoGS-Selling 10@15c lower. The
market rules dull; IS 85@6 40 for ordinary
to choice smooth lots.
10000 bushels. CoRN-10,000 bushels. OATS
--ll,000 bushels. LIVE HoGS-l2,000 head.
DRESSED HoGS-3,0O0 head.
SHIPMENTS. FLOUR, 600 bbls. WHEAT,
5000 bushels. OATS-600 bushels. DRESSED
HOGS-l700 head. -
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1867-01-25
Cincinnati Market.

By Telegraph CINCINNATI, Jan. "a.
FLoUR-Unchanged and not much done.
WHEAT--Duil, but holders contended for
full prices for No. l; s. 3592 so for Spring
and Winter.
Corn Dull but not lower; ear SIC; she'll
ed Gle.
OATs-Dull and prices l02c lower: at the
close No. was no. saleable at better
price than soc.
RYE-Unchanged.
CoTToN-Held at 3l@3l15c for middling,
brt these rates are nominal; nothing
done.
WHIsKY-Dull at 25c in bond.
HoGs-Dul and nominally 25c lower; at
the close they were offered at 81 25@7 70 !;
receipts 900 head.
MESS PoRK-Dull and SOC lower; at the
close the best city brands were offered this
afternoon at $2u 80, but so 90 was the best
offer made.
BULK MEATs-Dun and prices dropping /;
shoulders 7s4c, sides 91ac, and hams l012c.
GREEN MEATS Dull and prices lower
shoulders G1ac, sides SIC, and hams l019c.
LARD-DulI at l291214c, the latter rate
asked. There was some demand at 12c.
CLEAR SIDES-Are in good demand, and
sold for next week S delivery at 1254asl3c.
GRoC ERIES-Steady.
SUGAR-1113c to lac.
CoFFEE-23c to &c.
ExCHANGE-Steady at previous 10 es.
GOLD-la.
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1867-01-25
ADDITIONAL RIVER NEWS.

The weather continued mild, up to
midnight last night, the mer-
curry at ten o'clock ranging at
forty degrees, and the snow and
ice were rapidly melting beneath its
genial influence. We believe nayiga-
ton is fully resumed, and may expect
in day or two a fleet of boats 5000.
The Laura Fenton, after a tedious
effort, worked herself out of the ice
at dark last night, and will positively
leave for Memphis to-day. Mr.. Hew-
lit, chief clerk. goes out in command,
in the absence of Capt. Bellows, and
our pleasant young friend, Penning-
ton, takes charge of the ofice......The
Norman came up from Dutch Bend
last night at dark with 900 bales of
cotton, which she will discharge here
1.-THE Henry Ames was adding
largely to her freight list here, and
was still at the wharf at late hour
last night A crowd Of the young
folks of the city took possession of
her cabin and had gay dance last
night. Geo. Williams and E. O'Bannon
assisted by Capt. Croford doing the
honors......The Charmer came out of
Green River last night, and will
positively leave for Cairo and all way
landings at 2 o'clock to-day, with the
United States mail and the Adams
Express......We expect the Armada
to-day......The Liberty No. 2 and P.
W. Strader are also due.........We
think the Tarascon will be here to-
morrow, and certainly the Morning
Star on Sunday.....~..The Ada Lyon
goes to Green River this evening".
The Louisa was working out Of the
ice last night 1.-THE Wabash being
still closed, Capt. Bolus will load at
once for Nashville, and will
leave Tonight or to-morrow......
The Chattanooga Capt Henry Scott,
leaves for the Cumberland River on
Saturday, weather and ice permitting.
Capt. III. K Hazlett has been en-
gagged here for day or two in taking
dispositions in his suit against the
owners of the Des Moines, for sink
ing the Katie He leaves for St.
Joseph and Leavenworth tomorrow.
1.-THE Henry Ames was unable to
get all her freight aboard last night,
/ and will not leave till 9 o'clock to-
/ day. Persons DESTROYS of going to
New Orleans will find her an exceed
ingly we'll appointed boat, and her
officers pleasant and accommodating
gentlemen. Geo. Williams, formerly
in the packet trade between Louis
vile and Henderson, is her Clerk.
1.-THE Sam. Parker left for Little
Hurricane at II o'clock last night.
She will be back to day.
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1867-01-25
nN Orleans Market.

By Telegraph NEW ORLEANS. Jan. "a.
CorToN-Unchange sales of 5000 bales
of low middIing at bic; middllng 32c; re-
ceipts $500 bales; exports 5000 bales. tf
SUGAR-In good demand at l21a@13c.
MoLAssEs- fair 64c, prime to
choice 69a72c. III
FLoURSQuiet; superfne Sl2@l21a; extra
S12 50@15 so.
CoRN-Quiet at 81 20@1 80. EOS
tlATS-Steady at 90@96c.
PoRK-Dull and lower at $50.
BACoN-Bare shoulders lie and clear sides
&c.
LARD-In fair demand at 13172@1472c.
WHISKY Unchanged.
ToBAuCo-Unchanged.
GoLD-l344.
BANK STERLING-46.
NEW YORK ExCHANGE-I@A per cent.
discount.
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1867-01-25
Baltimore Market.

By Telegraph BALTIMORE, Jan. "A.
FLoUR-Dull for Western low grades at
q decline of 25c.
WHEAT-Southern So 1898.
CoRN-Easier; white 81 029l 0314; yellow
9Sc@Sl.
FLAXsEED-$2 50@2 60.
CLovER-SS 1899.
OATS-5Sc.
WHISKY-Unchanged.
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1867-01-25
Louisville Market,

BY Telegraph LOUISVILLE, Jan. "A.
ToBAcCo-46 hhds. low grade at = 65@
ID rs.
FLoUR-Superfine SO 90.
WHEAT-Prime, g 80.
CoRN-Shelled, 70c.; ear, 60c.
OATS-65c.
MESS PoRK-s21 50 for prime.
I.ARD-l224c., in tierces.
BAcoN-Shoulders, l2c.; clear sides, l312c;
hams, l6c.
WHIsKY-Raw, 81 20.
CoFFEE-Rio, 25C. for prime.
SrGAK-N. o.. l4ac.
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1867-01-25
Milwaukee Market.

Nv telegraph MILWAUKEE,, Jan. "a
W4EAr-Declined to 81 SO for No. 3
CORN-Unchanged.
OATs-Dull at 47c for No. l, and 42c. for
No.2.
RECEIPTs-Flour 100 barrels; wheat, 90
900 bushels; corn. 900 bushels; oats, $500
bushels.
sHIPMENTs-Flour, LOO barrels; wheat,
300 bushels.
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1867-01-25
ST. LOuiS Market.

By Telgraph.] ST. LOUIS. Jan. "a.
CoTToN-Dull !; small sales of middling
at 29c.
FLoUR-Inactlve, and in favor OF buyers
superfine IS so q 10 90, extra $40 % @ Ii 6O,
doable-extra $l2 00@13 rs.
WHEAT Heavy, buyers holding off (;
prime Spring 81 81, prime Fall 81 1892 IS.
CoRN-Higher; 80@S3c.
OATS-F irmer; $1,000.
PROVISIONS - Buyers standing OH no
thing done. Yesterdays prices could not
be realized
HoGs-Dispatches from abroad caused a
decline in prices; opened at IS 50@6 %, and
closed at s. 35@6 80
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1867-01-25
Memphis Market.

By Telegraph. MEMPHIS, Jan. "A.
CoTToN-Dull at 30@3015c.; receipts, l, l34
bales; exports, 3,086 bales.
FLoUR-Firm at $40 90 to 16 90.
OATS-S0c.
HAY-Firm at S36 90.
DRESSED HoGS-Higher; 10@12c.
BULK MEATS-13 to 15c.
MESS PoRK-Scarce and firm at S26 90 to
26 so
LARD-Steady at 14@15c.
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1867-01-25
WANTED.
AGENTS WANTED
n He FOR THE
E" WOMEN OF THE WAR,

An TTRACTING THOUSANDS BY
A. Its thrilling record of the noble and
pure minded women, who Followed tnelr
husbands and sons to the war;
Written IN the glowing and soul-stirring
Language of FRANK MOORE. Selling
beyond our most Sanguine expectation.
TtoelUe thousand copies sold the first month
of its ISSUE Hundreds of concentrations
from the Press and distinguished ndividu-
ais are pouring in from all parts of the
country. Agents are reporting from TEN
TO TWENTY-FIVE orders per day, and say
they find many who are ready to take the
work as soon as presented, which is NEW
FEATURE IN THE BOOK BUSINESS. This
work is it's own recommendation, and sells
freely to the best classes of society. Faith
Jasl energetic, perseverfng men and s0onse'l
will, in the Agency, find lucrative employ
m@nt.
II an Agency is wanted, send for circu-
lar, giving full particulars. Address,
NATIONAL PUBLISHING co,
l4S West Fourth Street, Cincinnati, Ohio.
dec22-tillfebl3
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1867-01-25
PHILADELPHIA Market.

By Telegraph PHILADELPHIA, Jan. "a.
FLoUR-Dall at Sill 50913 90.
WHEAT-Quiet and scarce; 90 1898 3 20
for Red, and So 3093 40 for White.
CORN-Dull and depressed; new Yellow
at E91 90.
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1867-01-25

WNOR RENT OFFICES Two of those
~ desirable Offices on the second floor of
Chandeliers Block will be vacated in a few
days. and are now for rent. Also, rooms
on the third floor of the same.
JNO. ]. CHANDLER,
jan22 div No. 2 Chandeliers Block.
THOR RENT HOUSE-A neat little
Z ~ Dwelling House, which / will rent
cheap, for one year, to a person with good
T. ference. ALVAH JOHNSON.
Real Estate Agent, Third street.
janis diff
TT0R RENT-A good store room on
IL Water street, be ween Main and Lo-
Gust, next door to the Kentucky Hotel.
For Information apply to
janSdtf G. KELLER, 95 Main st.
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1867-01-25
Tender-Loins, Spare Ribs.

@ AUSAGE MEAT, ETC., etc.. for sale
- during the pork season at our pork
10 use on Church Street, or at our store.
Main Street. VICKERY BROS.
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1867-01-25
BOA EgDTN G.

~OARDING.-The best of accommoda-
80 tions can be had at MRS. r. M.
BURNS'S. rs Division Street. Large and
comforts able rooms for the accommodation
of families. jams d3m
TNRKVATE BOARDING.-A few young
gentlemen of good moral character
can get Day Board with Mrs. j. +. Reeves,
on Second Street. next TO the Vine StrAof
Presbyterian Church. For particulars, a.
ply to J. +. REEV ES.
Call at the house.
nov3 d3m
The Elk advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Elk Co., Pa.) 186?-1868, 1867-02-21
SOMETHING NEW!

HOUSE, srCE & ORNAMENTAL PARTING.
fk'Hh .SUHSNKIB Ek " OU Id r F.
spccHu!)y inform the citizens of Fix
county that lie hus jus, started in the
above business in Eidgway, and feel conf
DEM that he can Pleasc-al who may favor
him with their custom. GRAINING
PAPER HANGING AND CALCIMINING
DONE Oh SHORT NOTICE AND IN THE
I"gst fashionable and improved manner and
style. npdrr- iet, al this Office or at the
Banking ilouscof Souther, Willis Southor
will he promptly attended to.
W. L. WILLIAMS,
Aay-l 7 65-ly.
The Elk advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Elk Co., Pa.) 186?-1868, 1867-02-21

This new and beautiful style of Skirt pat.
eufed March r, 1862 was awarded by the
Great American Institute Fair, held in New
York, October, 1865, a