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The Van Buren press., 1868-04-03
From Bad TO Worse

The New York Evening Post, (Repub-
lican, concludes an article upon the
downward course OF Radicalism, citing
the last demonstration against the indie.
pendence of the Judiciary, by saying:
What is it, then, that the extremists at
Washington desire to do in bringing for
ward so inccssanty these dangerous and
agitating innovations? The original
measures of reconstruction were never
popular, but those who deemed them
harsh, injudicious. and even unconstitu-
tional, acquicscctl in their adoption in
the hope of securing union and peace
But no sooner had their faith been set
tied, than supplements, one after another,
came in quick succession to disturb the
solidity Of that trust The more the
country lost confidence, the more new
tests were applied to its fidelity. Popular
conviction seemed to be regarded as sub
ject to acts of legislation, which have
grown in multiplicity and force as the
general mind has fallen off. At length,
as a consummation of this novel Con
gressiOnal strategy, the reconstruction
laws are declared to be implacable, and a
system which, in order to carry the coun-
try with it, ought to court every scrutiny,
because conscious Of the strength to de
feat, is put on level with the Medean
statutes which forbid comment and ques-
ton. The competent constitutional court
is put out of court; Mr.. Stevens, like
Louis NlV,,, going down to a bed Of JUS
tice, prohibits decisions; and his commit
tee, initiating the French Convention,
converts the acts of the Legislature from
laws into mere edicts or DEGREES.
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--Ihurow Weed says in the Com
mercial Advertiser ''The men and spr-
it which yesterday occasioned the impeach-
ncat Of Andrew Johnson. attempted the
defeat OF Abraham Lincoln in 1854. Sum
ner, Chase, Wade. Greeley. Butler and
phillips, wdta the Tribune and Independent
attempted, after TIE aonination Of Mr.. Lin
coin, to defeat Mss election. But popular
seatimcnt ia his iayor was too strong for
them" .H..'
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To (OnsI,mDtiyeS,

The Rev. EDWARD A. WILSON will send
free Of charge) to all who desire it, the prcscrp'
ton with the directions for making and using the
simple remedy by which he was cured OF lung
affection and that dread disease Consumption His
only Objects to benefit the afflicted and he hopes
every sufferer will try his prescription, 1t will
cost them nothing, aud may provo u blessing
Please address
REV. EDW ARD A. WILSON,
No I65 South Sec, st. Williamsburg y, y.
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Errors of Youth,

A Gentleman who suffered for years from Nerv
ous Debility, Premature Decay, and all the effects
of youthful indscreton, will, for the sake of suf-
ferring humanity, send free to all who need it, the
recipe and directions for making the simple rene
DIV by which he was cured. Sufferers wishing to
profit by the advertisers experience, can do SO by
addressing, in perfect confidence,
JOHN B. OGDEN, AZ Cedar St., Y.
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sB- b. j. BRowN, Esq had two very fine
grey mares stolen from his stables on Monday
might Horsestealing has got to be so preva-
]ent that will require desperate remedy to
prevent its increase. Mr.. Brown offers $500
reward for the horses and thiefs returned to
this place.
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.B~ The Vdn Bren arrived on Monday
morning from the Rock, she took off the
h'eaner's freight and came to our landing with
a big trip. Our citys favorite Captain En-
GENE SMITH, was in command
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Law of Humanity, in relation to social
evils. An Essay for Young Men, on Physiol-
ogical Errors and Abuses. incident to Youth
and Early Manhood, with the humane view of
treatment and cure. Sent in sealed letter en-
yelopes, free of charge. Address Dr.J Skill
LIN HOUGIIrON, Howard Association,
pbilodslNhia, Pa aug. 81,
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information.

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growth of hair upon bald head or boardlcss taee,
also~ recipe for the removal Of rmpes, Blotches
Eruptions, etc, on the skin leaving The same soft
clear and beautiful, can bO obtained without
charge by addressing
THOS. +, CHAPMAN, Chemist.
500 Broadway, New York
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IS Our young friend b. BEAR, before the
war one of the firm of 5. Adler & Co. who
has been prospecting about his old stamping
grounds, goes back to New York for stock
in about six weeks. Put him where you will
Mnlyou find him trusty and faithful gentle
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sH The steamer Princess from Saint Louis,
arrived Wednesday morning, II days out
from that port. Mr.. +. NJ. NASH, an enter
prisng merchant of Fort Gibson, was passen-
ger on her,
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G<S The Pda B'Ten, after leaving here met
The Princess and took on TOO tons OF freight
for Gibson. and arrived here Wednesday noon.
and went on up. The Princess, takes down
the Van Buren's freight.
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70 Among the many vultures that went
down on the Ozark Sunday to help pick the
poor old State carcass. was our friend DELL of
the Fort Smith Ne,c Era. lie appeared like a
stray bird in that crowd ...
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"a Gen. FAGAN, 'ALEN. MCDoNALD, G. G..
SCorr and Col. SCHAURTIE were passengers
on the Ozdk Sunday.
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FROM WASHINGTON.
WASHINGTON, March %.


The Presidents answer has been re.
der power lodged in him by the Constitu-
ton, and that Stanton was an dppoiRtee
of Lincoln during his first term, and that
even under the Tenure Of Office bill he
was entitled TO hold only during that
term. He denies that he intended to vic
late any law, or did violate any law in re-
moving Stanton and appointing Thomas
Secretary of War AL interim, and that his
relations with Stanton would not admit
of his presence in the Cabinet, and that
his so remaining was detrimental TO pub
lie business, and that both his suspension
and subsequent removal were solely for
the purpose ftesting his right judicially
to hold the office, SO he refused to relin-
quish. He denies his action in the
primises to constitute high crimes or mis-
demeanors.
The balance of the answer is a general
denial of all the charges In conclusion
he reserves the right to amend his answer
at any time. The Managers stated u
ItDllSOllOl hOulNl bC uiN'l w IllOl AZ " .
Mr.. Evarts, counsel for the President,an-
nounccd that an application for further
ime would be made. 1t will be contest
ed, but no doubt it will be granted, The
counsel asks for thirty days
The High Court of Impeachment pre-
sented no incidents Of special note outside
of the judicial proceedings.
Senator Davis renewed his point Of or
der. The Senate could not sit as q court
of impeachment while the Southern States
were not represented. 1t was voted down
Mr.. Davis and his colleague, Mr.. Nc
Creery, only voting in the affirmative.
The discussion of the application for
further time by the Presidents counsel,
exhibited their intellectual strength, and
the pititul weakness of the House Mana
gers. -..r.-...-.
Mr. Wilson, usually clear, labored
heavily, and made complete failure
while Mr. Bingham wandered from his
subject, and lost his self-possession, was
incoherent, and seemed to be angry at
himself, as well as every one else.
The Court refused, by strict party
vote, to allow thirty days time
Pending the motion of Reverdy John
son to grant ten days, the Court was ad-
journed until tomorrow. s.
The replication of the managers will
be filed to morrow.
1t is said tonight the Court will grant
the President until next Monday for pre-
paration.
The proposition is bitterly opposed by
Butler, Bingham, and the leading con
spirators in the Senate.
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ey- Mr.. GroRGE AUSTIN and JOSEPH FELL
MFR both left Tuesday on the Fan Buren for
the East. They make the tour to st. Louis.
Cincinnati New York and Boston. Goods are
what they are after .....,
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How sweet to rcclinc in the lapse of
ages--say about eighteea.
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NO man has as yet been able to ride
clothes horse with the "spur of mo.
ment."
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-" Matchless misery has heen de-
fined to be, TO have cigar and nothing tC
light it with.
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~ Capt p. Nay asd JHo. Neale, 1i,h G. G
Ina & Co.. are our Ageats at Little Rock.
H. ,7aI receirs sabscriptionsJor the Press.
ezs- s. w. PsttbyiH & Co. III Nec York and
\. ION. are authorized 10 reeeire adrertisiHg for
I. Press. IL, those cities.
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Also a complete stock of
School Books,
Which are offered at Low Figures

Books and Music will be furnished here, at
Eastern advertised rates without eXpreSsage.
A deposit of % per cent of probable valte
will be required ut the time of ordering, IA
well rs prompt payment on delivery of goods
Your Patronage Solicited.
dec 10 :. W. MURPHY.
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WASHINGTON, March "a.

1t is manifest that the public interest in
impeachment is rapidly declining. The
galleries were by no means crowded, and
/ in short time the Senators will have
more tickets than applications for them.
Before the grand veto performance
commenced, the Senate acted on and pass
ed Mr.. Edmunds bill about returning the
acts passed by Congress. 1t requires the
bill to be returned to the Clerk of the
House or Secretary Of the Senate, and
not to the blouse" in which it orig
mated, which is the language of the Con
stitution.
Mr.. Morton, of Indiana, made manly
and eloquent appeal against this outrage
on the Constitution, but without avail.
Next meimpeachment, the Senate be-
ing transformed into court. The rep
lcation of the managers, which was pre-
cisely what Butler stated it would be, was
filed. 1t merely reasserts the Presidents
guilt, and the trial will therefore proceed
under the general issue, i.
Reverdy Johnson's motion to grant
ten days time was amended by Simmer
that the trial proceed forthwith but it
was decided to consider the proposition
in secret session
Mr.. Johnson then said reasonable
time. ought to be granted in that regard
for his appearance. Justice demanded it
from the Court ..
Most of the Senators participated in the
debate which followed.
Mr. Sumner clamored for blood. "No"
said Sumner, "not an hour"
Mr.. Howard also joined in the cry and
appealed to his Radical friends.
After long discussion it became ap-
parent that Sumner IL Co., could not force
the trial through at railroad speed, and
Conkliug (Radical,) proposed Monday
next us a compromise, which was carried
by four majority. Among those for
longer time were these Republicans, viz
Anthony, Corbett, Edmunds, Fessenden,
Fowler, Frelinghuysen, Grimes, Hender
son. Sherman, Sprague, Trumbull, Van-
Wrinkle.
The House managers were freely cen
sured to-day for furnishing copy of the
replication for publication, prior to its
adoption by the House.
The Radicals profess to believe they
will cause the Executive to vacate by
April Ia, the anniversary Of Lincoln's as
sqsslnation, but the Presidents friends
seor, 70 have more confidence in the final
result.
WASHINGTON, March %.
The President this afi1rn oon sent TO
the Senate the veto message OF Iae Dill
lately passed amending the Judiciary act
Mr.. Trumbull, in his remarks in the
Senate on the veto, said: Il do not at.
tach the Importance to the bill which
some other do In my view, it does not
take from the Supreme Court the juris.
diction any case now before it. The
act Of 1867 was passed to provide for
cases not before provided for, to relieve
persons deprived of their liberty, under
color of State laws, in the rebel States,
and by such acts as the apprentice law of
Maryland, whereby colored citizens were
virtually slaves. 1t was in these cases
that the act of 1867 allowed appeals to
the Supreme Court and not in cases which
arose under the acts Of 1867, which was
McCaradlc's case
WASHINGTON, March 26.
Mr. Stcwa,t's bill for the admission Of
The Van Buren press., 1868-04-03

What is the largest room in the
world? -? Tho room for improvement.
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Patrick told his sweetheart he
"Could not slapc for draining Of her."
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of every variety.
MAYNARD & MOVES INK, Gillott's and
other superior STEEL PENS,
Pocket and Table Cutlery, Spades Shovels,
RakeS, Forks. Hoes. etc.
QUEENSWA at retail and in packages
for wholesale.
TO rholcsale buyers, and for he Ladiaa
Traae, ws offer fredt fndHcements, all
ve require is call, 10 conpince the most
skeptc0(,
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--llerc's to internal improvements, as
our devil ~ when Le swallowed a dose of
salts. - -
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eo,tsrsxsfaua1.


WAsHrHaToA, March 5.-Ho,se.--A bill
was introduced providing successor 4
the chief iusticeship should be vacant
The oldest commission succeeds until 9
chief is duly appointed.
a resolution to print 5000 extra copies
Of the impeachment articles was adopted
The Committee on Banking and Cur.
rency was directed to inquire into the ex.
pediency of amending the banking laws
so as to relieve State banks in process Of
liquidation from q monthly statement and
the tax on their circulation.
A motion that the House In Committee
of the Whole attend the impeachment
managers, to witness the organization Of
the court, was withdrawn at the sugges-
ton Of Bingham, who said only the man
ayers were expected, and no accommods-
lions had been made on the floor of the Sc
nate for the members Of the House. The
managers then Withdrew, followed by
many members, leaving about forty in the
House, who proceeded with business.
The Tennessee election case was taken
up, and for the first time in many years
the Democrats found themselves in ma
iority in the House of Representatives.
Without concluding the election case the
House adjourned.
Senate.-The South Carolina Conven-
ton resolutions of thanks to Congress,
Grant, and Stanton, were presented.
The bill for rebuilding the warehouse at
Fortress Monroe was passed.
A bill was introduced to rebuild the
levees on the east bank Of the Mississippi
and to reclaim the Yazoo River lands.
Judge Chase appeared, supported by the
Committee of Managers, who were fol-
lowed and supported by large number of
members of the House.
Mr.. Wade announced that all business
will now be suspended for the purpose
of business required by the impeachment
of Andrew johnson, President of the
United States. The chair will now be va
Gated for that purpose.
Judge Chase advanced, and, taking the
chair, said:
"Senators,-I am here, in obedience to
your notice, for the purpose of proceeding
with you in forming court of impeach-
ment for the trial of Andrew johnson,
President of the United States. am now
ready to take the OATH"
Justice Nelson administered the oath
prescribed by the Senate's rules Of pro-
cedure.
Judge Chase then administered the oath
to the senators in alphabetical order until
Wade approached, when Reverdy Johnson
objected to his becoming member of the
court because he had contingent inter-
est in the decision. A discussion ensued,
lasting until O'Clock, when Judge Chase
adjourned the court, and Mr.. Wade re-.
sumed his seat.
On motion, the Senate adjourned.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1868-03-06
From Washington.

WASHINGTON, March 5.--No progress
whatever in impeachment was made
during the four hours debate in the Sem
ate this afternoon. Utter confusion pre-
vailed regarding the mode of procedure. A
dozen senators spoke-no two agreeing
upon the details. 1t was developed du-
ring the discussion that among the points
in contest are: that Wade, having an inte-
rest, has no right in the court; on the other
hand, he being senator from Ohio, it was
his duty to act and vote though Wade
had a right to vote, it was matter with
his own conscience that when the Presi-
dent came to the bar it was time enough
to make challenges; that the President
had no right whatever to challenge the
iudges-the Constitution provided for him !;
that it was the!duty of the Senate, in Or
ganizing, to keep the organization pure !;
that if at the end the scales were equally
balanced, that into which you threw
Wade's personal interest would kick the
beam that they were a court, and that
they were q senate, and that with only
half the members sworn they were neither
one nor the other. Thus the argument
progressed until near S O'Clock, when a
senator, remarking that Judge Chase had
been on duty since 10 o'clock, moved an
adjournment. To this Mr.. Howard object
ed. They had, he said, a rule for adjourn
ment; and the court was then adjourned
by that rule, and the Senate left in ses-
sion. The managers were in attendance
all the evening, evidently impatient to be-
gin work.
Large numbers visited the President
to-day.
Stanton still sleeps in the War Depart
ment. Thomas goes there for his private
mails.
The revenue receipts to-day were $685.
600.
Judge Chase to-day adjourned the Su-
preme Court for one hour, expecting to
return from the Senate in that time. As
he did not return, Judge Field adjourned
the court until tomorrow.
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Major General Howard yesterday re.
ceived the order from General Grant au.
thorizipg him to detail twenty army Off.
GERS to gil positions in the Freedmen's Blu.
reau heretofore held by civilians, thereby
reducing the expenses of the Bureau the
amount heretofore paid the civilian en-
ployes. Some of these officers will be de.
tailed to fill vacancies already existing
and vacancies will be made for the re.
mainder.-Foraey.
The Springfield Register, the State or
gan of the Illinois Democracy, follows the
example set by the World and Chicago
Times. and drops Mr.. johnson. 1t says
IS Let the man elected by the Republicans
as their President fight out his quarrel
with his law clerk in his own way"
A bill authorizing Alpheus F. Raymond
to practice law in the courts of West Vlr.
ginia without taking the attorneys test
oath has passed both Houses Of the Wheel
ing Legislature.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jefferson Davis arrived II
this city yesterday morning, and secured
rooms at the st. Charles, where they have
been visited by many of their friends anc
acauaintances.-Neao Orleans Times.
It is rumored that General Thomas has
made an effort to get Mr.. Stanton indicted
for opposing a lawful officer of the United
States Government.-Forney.
Alexander H. Stephens is receiving TIT
cordial Inequalities of Boston citizens, ou
all reference to the civil war is studiously
ignored on both sides.
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Domestic Markets.

NEW YORK, March 5-Noon..Flour q
shade frmer. Wheat quiet; Corn DC is.
better. Rye quiet. Oats dull. Pork
quiet at s25. Lard dull. Cotton very
Arm; sales this morning Of 1900 bales at
Csc. Turpentine frmer at 72973c. hos,n
steady strained, $3.50. Gold, IA. va
United States bonds, 1l0A. Virginia 6's'
AN. Tennessee SIS, ex-coupons, 81 !; neW'
6SX.
Eueninq.-Cotton rather more steady
sales $500 bales at 25@25hc. Flour
shade irmer, with moderate business
Wheat Arm and quiet. Corn l02c. bet.
ter mixed western, sl.22Gsl .26. Pork
Lard heavy at l59l6c. Rice firm at ilG
liz. Sugar easier Porto Rico, lzAe
l3c. Coffee firm. Molasses steady: TUT Fur
pentine, 73e7s1ac. Resin, sa.26esl
Freights easier grain per steam, 90
$50. Gold, l4IaS. Sterling dull ct i0s16
g5.2O's, '62, coupons, 1loA. North caro-
lima s's, slz1. Georgia s's, Il. Virg'ni'
6's, new, 44X.
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RECONSTRUCTION CONVENTIONS,

SOUTH CAhOLlNAs
CHARLESTON, March 5.-A resolution
was adopted to-day to petition Congress to
give the lands sold for United States taxes
to the State for distribution among freed
men. The value of the property thus
demanded is 100000.
Everybody in the Convention is cleo
pioneering for Office. Three-fifths of the
Offices in the State will be filed by ne
groes. The Secretary Of State will be 8
negro, and perhaps the Lieutenant-Go-
vernon. The larger portion of the Legis-
lature will be blacks, and some Judges.
The attempt to force negroes into the
schools with the whites was postponed IN
til the 18th, to await the result of the New
Hampshire election.
ATLANTA, March 5.-The report of the
Committee on Education was taken up and
debated. A substitute was passed pro.
viding that ell children, irrespective OF
color, be educated by taxation. The
university question was left in statu q'o'
Good feeling prevails.
LOUISIANA.
New ORLEANS, March 5.-Another at
tempt to amend article SO, to relieve from
Acknowledgement, was ruled out of order.
The Constitution not being ready foI
signature, the Convention adjourned.
MISSISSIPPI.
JACKSON, March 5.-The Convention
did the heaviest days work of the ses.
sion. The Executive Department report
was finished.
Two members were appointed to draft
articles and conduct the trial of Merry.
man, q member, for drunkenness, dlsor'
derby conduct, and publishing an article
impugning the Convention. =,
Excitement has been caused by the Oils
covery of counterfeit Convention war
rants.
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MORE MISUNDERSTANDING Demo-
CRATIC THUNDER.-The State Convention
Of Ohio Radicals have
"Resolvsd, That duty and sound policy
require that all property should bear its
equal share Of public burdens, and that
this principle ought to be applied to United
States bonds, to be hereafter issued, by
making them liable, by express provisions,
10 the law Of taxation.
"ReSolved, That the Republican party
pledges itself to faithful payment of the
public debt. According to the laws under
which the five-twenty bonds were issued,
the said bonds should be paid in the cur
rency Of the country, which may be q
legal-tender when the Government shall
be prepared to redeem such bonds"
Pendleton has gained great victory.
His opponents promulge his doctrines
Reputation will be his ticket.
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|! BALTIMORE, March Cotton very
strong at Csc. Flour quiet and unchanged.
Wheat dull and steady; good to prime
southern, s2.70Gs2.s5. Corn armer; white
and yellow, S1.l2Gs1.15; mixed western,
s1.l4. Oats scarce and strong at 79@ 82c.
Rye firm at s1.708sl.75. Bacon in fair
jobbing demand; shoulders, f21lc.; rib
sides, Axe; clear rib, l424@l5c.; bulk
shoulders, 10A@l1c. Lard, 1916.
ST. LOUIS, March 5.-Flour firm; super
fine, s6.75@s725. Corn, s40s7c. Mess
pork, s24.50. Bacon in improved demand (;
shoulders, 1154c.; clear sides, 1411aGl4A.
Lard, 1870. Whiskey firm.
WILMINGTON, N. O., March 5.-spirits
turpentine firm ct 6sc. Resins steady !;
strained and No. l, $40. Cotton, 23c.
Tar firm at $3.50.
CHARLESTON, March 5.-Cotton quiet and
rather easier; sales, 800 bales; middling,
231a624c.; sales for the week, 100 bales /;
receipts, 1925 bales; exports, s,1A bales.
AUGUSTA, March 5.-Cotton active |;
sales, 1000 bales; receipts, IS bales !;
middling, 24c. Sales for the week, 1900
bales; receipts, 2,240 bales.
SAVANNAH, March 2.-Cotton opened
very firm, holders asking nc. advance, and
closed quiet but firm; sales, 597 bales;
middling, &c.; receipts, 1856 bales; for
the week, 1853 bales; exports, 26,l9l
bales.
MOBILE, March observation-disclosures
offering sparingly; sales, 1900 bales;
middling, 241ac.; receipts, l,12l; ex-
ports, 5,055 bales; stock, $1,000.
New ORLEANS, March 5.-Cotton firm
and tending upward; middling, 24@
2411ac.; sales, 5000 bales; receipts, 2,456
bales; exports, 1871 bales. Sugar easier !;
common, 12H0lSc.; fair, 1311c.; prime
to choice, l4A@l5h. Molasses, prime,
80@85c.