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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-06-12

J'H. Oberly, President Of the National Iy-
iposraphical Union, in his annual address be-
sore the Union at Washington, said, in refer;
soee to strikes, that during the year printers
strikes occurred in Detroit, Nashville, Calves
9n, ,Onaha, Selma and Brooklyn. and difficult;
s.s ass' in New York, Memphis, Pittsburg and d
other. r.Dlaces., All the strikes were disasters,
ana the difficulties, Except at Memphls,W
the Uniens engaged in them, expensive
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-06-12
UTNCOURAGE HOME INDUSTRY
e.
VIRGINIA SASH AND DOOR FACTORY.

We would respectfully announce to the pub
lie that we are prepared to furnish
SASHES, DOORS,
BLINDS, MOULDINGS,
BRACKETS, NEWELS,
BALUSTERS, &C., &c.
at lower ra tes than the same can be had north
of the Potomac.
We have secured the services Of Mr.: CHAS.
MANKIN as Superintendent of the Manutac-
turing Department., whose we'll reputa-
ton as mechanic warrants US in saying that
our work will compare with any in the country.
Ali kinds of TURNING and. SCROLL
SAVING done with dispatch. We have also
connected with the Factory large SA W
MILL, FLOORING-MILL and SURFAC-
ING-MILL. Send for Price List.
RISHEILL g HODGE,
corner Fairfax and Queen streets,
I'D 18-tf ALEXANDRIA, VA.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-06-12

PASSING TO VIRGINIA. the preva-
leoce Of the Virginia land fever, we have never
seen the rush towards District No. ]. SO strong
sSlt has been for the last two weeks. There
: now continual tide of Pennsylvanians,
Ohioans, New Jerseymen, and citizens from
other eshe States passing through our town on
I9elr 1!el way to.the Valley of Virginia. 1T the
Virginia fever keeps up at this heat for "a year
0rsso, We shall soon have the satisfaction OF
seeing Virginia filled up with enterprlslng
ens.-Raoerstoavn lMaiEE.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-06-12

HAR1KARI.- suicide of the Japanese
officer who fred upon the foreigners, was per
formed at ten o'clock at night in the courtyard
Of q temple. The victim marched by torch
light at the appointed hour, and taking his seat
outhe pavement, commenced kind Of death
song in droning, monotonous recitatiye, in
toned in low but most pathetic voice. Mean.
while his own servant stood silently behind
With keen, double handed sword: The con-
d1emned man having finished his chanting,
drew knife, and, with two strokes ripped
open his belly. The sword bearer then instant
y swung his weapon, and the head OF the VIC
I'm tell upon the pavement. &C., sf1a
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-06-12
BUELDHNG MATERIALS.
flames W. MALLS, ~-o -aq
(SUcCEssoR TO j. w. MALLS q Co.
ALEXANDRIA,, VA,

(SUccEssoR TO b. w. NAILS 81 Coz
ALEXANDRIA, VA,
Having purchased the entire stock OF the late
firm, st the old stand,
NO. 1S5. KING STREET, !,
invite those who have so literally patronized
them, and the public generally, to give me a
cali. Having a large stock on hand, am pre-
pared to sell as cheap as can be bought in the
State. MY stock consists Of HardYsre, Cutlery. H
and Window Frames, Brackets, Mouldings,
Balusters, of different patterns, and Newell
Posts. A large stock of French and American
Glass, double and single thick, of al! sizes. 1
Paints Oils, Varnishes, Paint and White Wash
Brushes, Lewis Pure White Lead, and other
brands Of fine quality, Putty, Turpentine and
Machine Oil. Also, Lime, Of superior qua9llty
Cement, CalciDed Plaster, Pitch and Felt for
Roofing, sc. A large stock of Pugh's celebra-
ted Car Augers, and other articles found in first
class Builders Furnishing establishments;
All orders for Lumber, Brick and all kinds
of Building Material promptly attended to
Terms cash, ap 2l-tt
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-06-12

VIZ A N T D.
1000 CORDS OF GOOD
CHESTNUT OAK BARK,
for which we will pay $l4 per cord delivered
at Alexandria on the cars of the O., A. q NJ Il.
T., or at the Tannery: We also want
500 CORDS OF GOOD BLACK OAK
- BARK,
for which we will pay $40 per cord. n,,
.TorR II i SCS SOLE LEATHER, UPPER LBATH-
Err. Of all kinds, Harness. Bride and Skirting
Leather, which we sell at the lowest cas- prices;
We are paying the highest cash prices tor good
BEEF HIDES, dry and green; ,or,
on11-tf Alexandr Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-06-12
ID EMOVAL TO
GO4, KING STREET,
(FRENCHS OLD STANDO

On and after the first day of April next, the
s,6snr;bar viii be found at the above stand,
where there he he will be pleased to see his old custom
ars and ali others who may want anything N
tho WATCH or JEWELRY LINE
'AU IJ,or ~ 1o(tf +. S. FLEMING.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-06-12

NJ OTICE.--TO ALL WHOM IT MAY
IN CONCERN.-Notice is hereby given that
tho undersigned has been appointed by u tne
Circuit Court of the United States for the Us
trct of Virginia receiver of all the assets OF the
Farmers Bank of Virginia, and Of all its
branches. All persons Indebted to said banks
nre hereby notified forthwith to pay such debts
onlv e to the receiver or his duly authorized
agents and attorneys; and all persons having
claims against said banks must forthwith me
claimed, with me- DAVID j. .SAUNDEkS,
R;oSmond NV l6-2aw6m Receiver.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-06-12
q P z 7 n G T r a D E

GPRING TRADE.
The subscriber is now receiving his Spring
stock, imported expressly for his sales, consist
ing Of - .."
of all kinds-White Granite. G. c., Blue Edge
Dipt and Painted from the best Stafordshlre
Potteries. Also full assortment of
.... . CHINA,
embracing French and English China Dinner
and Tea Sets, Cups and Saucers Plates and
Dishes Vases, Mugs, Fancy Ornamental Ware,
&C. His stock of
GLASSWARE
will be found to be very complete, embracing
all the new patterns from Eastern and Western
GOAL OIL LAMPS, Stone Ware, Rocking
ham, Wedgewood and Yellow Ware, Window
Glass, assorted sizes Japanned Chamber Sets,
Trays and Walters, Plated and Brittania Cas-
found in first class Crockery Store, to all of
which he invites the attention Of country mer-
chants and dealers generally.
mar 17-eo3m 4. ). MILLER
DALLARD HOTEL,
D KIcHMoND, Va. March 10, 1868,
This elegant establishment is open to. accom-
modation of the public. The building is one of
THE FINEST IN THE CITY,
and for style, convenience and beauty Of ar
rangement, is acknowledged to be superior
ITS FURNITURE
is new and complete and for cleanliness, 1t IS
proverbial
The subscriber, after more than twenty years
experience in the business thinks he Tlsks
nothing in saying that this Hotel shall, in every
respect, be
EQUAL TO ANY IN THE SOUTH,
and asks the patronage OF his friends and the
public generally. JOHN P. BALLARD,
Proprietor.
RICHMOND mar l9-tf
DISSOLUTION OF coPAHTNHESHlP'
The partnership heretofore existing between
the subscribers under the firm name Of JAS.
w. MALLS s. CO., in the Hardware Store, at
the northwest corner Of King and Columbus
streets, and in the Sash and Blind Factory at
the northeast corner Of Fairfax and Queen sts.,
Alexandria, Va, was dissolved on the 8th INST.
Mir. PETtR g. UHLER is authorized to
collect a. monies due the late firm, and parties
indebted are requested to make payment. TO
him as early as practlcabIe: Parties haylng
claims against the firm will please present them
for settlement Mr.. Uhler may be found al
No. 81, north Union street.
The HARDWARE STORE will hereafter be
carried on by JAMES w. MALLS. and the
FACTORY by THOS. R1SHElLL and HEN
RY T. HOOGE. JAMES w. MALLS.
THOMAS. RISEEILL.
HENRY HOOGE.
Alexandria, Va, April 81, 1868-tf -
NOAP AND CANDLE MANUFACTORY
ENCOURAGE HOME ENTERPRISE.
Having commenced the manufacture of
SOAP AND CANDLES,
at the Soap and Candle Factory, on Union ST.,
between Queen and Princess, have on hand,
and am prepared to sell lower than the North
ern markets, -
25,OCO pounds of SOAP.
50 boxes TALLOW CANDLES.
5000 bushes ASHES,
and earnestly solicit the patronage OF my lei
loW-citizens.
oc 30-tf SAMUEL LONI.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-06-12

NFAsON,s @BLACKING.-79 dozen small;
size and 80 dozen large size Mason's Chall
]an9e Blacking, direct from manufacturers re-
ceiYed to-day for sale by p1rpn
my 27 d. y. mAAoo A'N'
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-06-12
CABINET FURNITURE, &c.

ESTABLISHED 1928. D.
STEPHEN A. GREEN. JAS. E. GREEN. t&<sAAAs
TREEN s. BRO, M$ysS
VI Manufacturers of NAIM
PARLOR, DINING ROOM.
CHAMBER, HALL, OFFICE, kkkAaA
SCHOOL and CHURCH SsstA
FURNITURE, Sss44S43s
Corner of Prince and Fairfax sts., n
81 ALEXANDRIA, VA. E~r
m- Furniture at wholesale and retail.
Also dealers in Cabinet Makers and Uphol-
sterers' Materials.
fuckers and Wright's celebrated SPRING
BEDS always on hand feb Oily
WIN. H. MUIR
Manufacturer and Dealer in
ALL KINDS OF CABINET FURNIT URE;
Chairs, Mattresses, Looking Glasses &c.
COR. KING & ST. ASAPH sTs.,
oct Oft ALEXANDRIA,, VA
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-06-12
MARRIAGE,

G G cct that sound mind and body are tue ID~cs {
necessary requisites to promote connubinl hap
piness. Indeed, without these the journey
through life becom omes weary pilgrim&&gei the
prosp. ct hourly darkens TO the voW, the mind
becomes shadowed with despair and filled with
the melancholy reflection that the happiness &,
another becomes blghted with your own
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-06-12
aI,ExANDRHA GAZETTE
TERMS OF ADVERTISING:

n SQUARE of eight lines dollar for the
"a twenty-rs cents for each subsequent one Llpera
sarms s made with yeariy ad dvertisers. ~
urrinye Notices and Obituaries will be charged Tor.
icommuncationso personal character, will DO char
=, for at advertisement rates. ~ .nt, -,
et be acconpaniedby the names OF
rejected cannot be returned
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-06-12
MAY 1sT, 1868.
COALl COALl

Arrived, per schooner John Rowlett, from n
Philadelphia. cargo of LORBERRY RED
ASH GOAL and one cargo Of WHITE ASH
5O0AI, stove size, cheaper than ever.
9 Also CUMBERLAND COAL.
4 HICKORY WOOD.
s OAK
For ssIe at the Office of the Alexandria Coal Co.,
Terms Cash. A. S. PERPENER. Agt.,
my 1T ~ No. ~, ~ sousn Noyal 81:
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-06-12

Who have injured themselves by, q ce1
tain PRACTICE indulged III, habit tro
quently learned from evil companions, OF. at
school, the effects of which ere nightly felt,
marriage impossible, and dcstroyo beth mind
and body. should apply Immediately; ,.
What pity that q young man, the hope OF
his country, lhe pride Of his parents, should De
snatched from ali prospects and enjoyments3 OF
life by the consequence of .devlating from the
path Of nature, and indulging in q certain Sc
cret habit. Such persons must, before contem-
nletinp
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-06-12
GROCERIES.
mo THE PUBLIC.

TO THE PUBLIC.
Having bought the stock of Messrs. Loomis
& Facer, No. l79 King Street. I am now pre-
general as fine selection of GROCERIES as
can be found in any house in the city.
Among our stock may be found the following
articles which have been selected with the great
est care.
In Sugars, we have Crushed, Grsnulated,
PulveriZed, a. B., and Extra O., and line lot
of Cuba and Porto Rico Sugars.
A very Superior Article of Gunpowder, ia
pan, Imperial and Oolong Teas
A choice article Of Family and Extra Flour.
MOLASSES.
New Orleans Molasses and Golden and Hon
Prime Factory Cheese,
25 Boxes Stearine, Babbitts, Electric and
Sugar Cured Hams, Breast Pieces, Shoulders
and Middlings also fine lot of Country Cured
Hams and Middlings.
A choice article Of Lard.
COFFEE
A fine assortment of Old government Java
Leguyara and Bio Coffee:
Pure Ground and Whole Spice.
Italian Maccaroni, Bakers Chocolate, Cocoa
and Broma.
Marseilles and Bordeaux Oils; also large as
sortment of Wooden and Willow Ware Crock
cry and Glass Ware,
may 16-tf GEORGE SEAION,
VIM. E. BRoOKES. CHAS. s. TAYLOR, JR
DROOKES & TAYLOR,
DEALERS IN
CHOICE FAMILY GRO CERES,
Cor. Pitt and Prince streets,
ALEXANDRIA, VA.
Country Pro1uoe taken in Ey ychanpe
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-06-12

The subscriber is now receiving his Spring
stock, imported expressly for his sales, consist
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-06-12

of all kinds-White Granite, G. c., Blue Edge
Dipt and Painted from the best Stafordshlre
Potteries Also q full assortment Of
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-06-12
: A CE G u r T a I N S.

BARGAINS IN DRY GOODS.
We have full assortment Of all goods in our
line, and are receiving from day to day, addl-
tons to our present stock. .-;.;.
We invite our friends and strangers visiting
the city to purchase to examine our sooas 4 a3
o+ "o ale bo snrnaased r. L. WOOD,
my 20 No. 62, cor. King and Fairfax sts:
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1868-05-23
From Havana.

New YORK, May eli Herald's Ha'
vana special says: Port. au-Prince, Hay
ii, dates to the 18th inst. report that
Soluave had declared himself Dictator,
and was being gradually encompassed
in the city. Two English war vessels
were there to protect foreign interests,
but the American man -of-war De Sofa
had sailed away because she had only
four days provisions on board.
Solnave ordered the lighthouse TO be
destroyed by bombardment, as it was in
possession of the rebels.
Advices from st. CroiX state that the
ice monopoly had been abolished.
A resolution had passed the Council
urging the King not to separate ST.
CrOix from st. Thomas or st. Johns, but
to include it likewise in the sale to the
United States.
A Havana dispatch states that the
passengers and crew of the British sleep
Superior, supposed to have foundered
some twelve months ago, are reported
to be alive Oh the Spanish Main, in
slavery.
The same dispatch states that the
Danish man Of-war Dagmar had re-
turned from Venezuela without having
obtained redress or satisfaction fer the
Danish claims on that republic. The
vomito had broken ont among her crew
and some of the cases proved fatal.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1868-05-23
Rron, sau Francisco.

SAN Francisco, May 2.-The Rspub-
1licans received the nomination OF Grant
and Colfax with great enthusiasm ana
salutes of cannon firing. A meeting
will be held this evening.
A company styled the Atlantic anu
Pacific States Telegraph Company was
orGanized here this week, 10 build
new line across the continent. Ex-
Governor Law and Mayor McCOpPlh
are among the directors.
On the night of May 9Th band OF ln-
dams on Queens river, Nevada, drove
nearly hundred head OF cattle away
The settlers went in pursuit.
Three whites coming from Idaho were
attacked by savages, but escaped With
ont fatal wounds. The absence OF the
troops from Fort McDCrmott, III search
of the IHurlerers of the Pierson family,
had embroidered the Indians.
Among the passengers by the New
York from Japan are two natives ol
high rank, refugee adherents OF the ~
coon. They will study our language
and institutions until 1t is safe tor them
to return.
Arizona adviees of May ID announce
the intention of General Devin to scour
the country east of Verdi for Indians.
Lieut.. Wells returned with small
cavalry force TO Fort Whipple, after a
fruitless expedition.
Mining and farming news are en-
cOuraging.
The political canvass is waxing warm.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1868-05-23
New York Items.

NEW YORK, May 22.-Hon. Arson
Burlingame and members of the Chi
nese Embassy arrived to-day. Surveyor
Wakeman, Hon. Isaac Liyermore, OF
Boston, and others met the steamer in
the lower bay and extended cordial
welcome to Burlingame. The party re-
main at the Westminster Hotel before
proceeding to Washington.
A serious fight occurred on Wednes-
day night on the steamer Vanderbilt as
she was about leaving for Troy, between
some thieves aud the steamboat hands.
Several of the latter were wounded
with knives. The police captured the
thieves.
Rev. George J. Junkin, of Philadel-
phia, an old and prominent Presby-
terian, died Oh Wednesday.
The American Sunday School Union
held their forty fourth anniversary in
Philadelphia last evening. Fort5 new
publications have been added to its cat
alogue in the past year. Books sold and
donated were valued at 1896, 29O.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1868-05-23
From 50. Louis.

ST. LOUIS, May 21.-The first race at
Laclede course to-day was, mile heats,
three in five, for q purse of 5000. NAL
comb won the race in three straight
heats; Maggie Hunter second, Tangle
Foot third; time, l:50, l:50, and LAG.
Second race, a mile dash, for feather
weights, for q purse of $3.50, was won
by Rochester Chapeau; Rogue second;
Agnes Dsnnayap third; Waterloo
fourth; Viola fifth; time, 1:49i.
Articles of agreement between the
pugilists, Fred. Busy, of Chicago, and
Abe. Hecken, the English bruiser, were
signed to-day and the forfeit money
paid up. The fight is for $500, Busy
stalking $1,000, and Hecken $500. The
fight is to be at catch weight, and
fought July 18th, within fifty miles Of
st. Louis. H... ..sE
q ST, LOUIs. May 22.-The, Government
Commissioners yesterday accepted an
other section Of twenty miles of the
Kansas and Pacific Railroad.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1868-05-23
u.,s,di., GeuernI Conference.

CHICAGO, May 2l.-General Confer
ence, eighteenth day. The Chair was
occnpied by Bishop James. Resolutions
were offered: BY Rev, ]. W. Tally, of
IIabarna. that the General Conference
be composed of an equal number OF
members of ministers and laymen; re-
ferred. By Rev. Mr.. Coggshall, OF Mich
igan, to organize district courts for the
trial of appeals; referred.
. The committee ON Seamen's Friend
Society submitted report recommend
ing the continued cooperation OF the M.
L. Church with the Society and Its
branches. Adopted. -, .
+ The report OF the committee on heyl-
walls was read, recommending that the
discipline be so amended as to make
laymen eligible to election as book
agents. The minority report on the
same subject was read, adverse to such
change of discipline.
After considerable discussion, the re-
port of the committee Oh EpiscOpacy
wasread, being adverse to the election
Ola Missionary Bishop. Thereport was
adopted. The recommendation OF the
committee that no additional Bishop
should be elected at this time was also
made, being received with applause.
The committee ON Book Concern re-
ported against the revival of the Ma
tional Magazine or the establishment OF
any similar periodical; also against re-
ducing the number Of Church papers.
The report was tabled and ordered to
Rev. G. d. Canon, of Philadel-
phia, offered o resolution to au-
thorize the committee on Book Con-
Germ to consider and report on the ex,
pediency of elevatlng the character and
increasing the efficiency of the official
newspapers; referred. By Rev. D.
Brown, of Washington Conference, col
ored, against receiving any Of the dele
gates of Zion or African N. h. Church
us bishops. Referred. :,
The Conference voted that the call
for resolutions be dispensed with after
to-day. The subject was laid over and
the Convention adjourned until to-
morrow, o..
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1868-05-23
Grnnt and CoIfnx.

WASHINGTON, May 2l.-To-night
General Grant was Informed of his
nomination as the Republican candi-
date for the Presidency by the Presi-
dent of the Chicago Convention. A
large number of persons, many in PROM
inent public positions, including Con-
gressmen AND Secretary Stanton, ten
dered their congratulations. Speaker
Colfax was informed of his nomination
and this evening received the congrat-
ulations of many friends, his parlers
being thronged with Senators and Rep
rescutativcs, and others. Among the
callers were members of Grants staff.
The nominees will be serenadedt after
they shall have been formally informed
of their nominations.
Dispatches from all parts of the coun-
try report salutes fired and other dem
onstrations made in hoaor of the NOM
nations at Chicago.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1868-05-23
New York Dry Goods Market.
NEW YORK. Nav D.

The market is inactive and depressed,
although the weather turned suddenly
quite hot. Atlantic A heavy brown
sheetings at l74c; Atlantic H l79c; do.
v shifting l5c; Amoskeag A l7c; Booth
H lltc; Bedford K l0tc; Cabot A l6ic;
Dwight X 12lc; do. z l34c; Nashua K
l7tc; Stark A 16ic. Amoskeag bleachcd
muslin 19c; Androscoggin 19c; Fruit OF
the Loom 2lc; Great Falls l7c; Hills
Semper Iden Ice; Hope l5ic; Lonsdalc
19c; Masonville 2Oc; Kearsage 224c;
Utica Ga 3Sic; do. 9-462!c; do. 10.4 674c.
The prints market is still little irreg-
ular, but rather more doing and ten
dency of prices must be in sellers favor,
as it does not pay to make and sell
prints at one shilling ut present. Brit
ish dress goods of desirable styles are
in active request, scarce and firm. Silks
of all kinds are also held with firmness,
and an advance has been established
on many kinds in sympathy with the
advance abroad. Hosiery goods are
frmer but less active.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1868-05-23
Cincinnati Market.

fCINC1NNAIlj MAY ~.
FLOUR-Dull, but not lower.
WHEAT-5c lower; No. winter
2 As.
CORN-Firm; ear CSC; supply light.
OATS-Advanced to Gle.
RYE-Scarce; sold at 200.
BARLEY-No demand.
/. COTTON-Quiet at 29c for middling.
TTOBACCO--In demand; sales of 2l4
hogsheads at g 25a9 30 for Tugs and
10 25a10 40 for leaf.
PORK-Sales at % so.
BULK MEATS-Firm at 13al5c for
shoulders and sides and 16ic for clear
sides.
BACON-Held at lac for shoulders
and 17a17ic for clear rib and clear sides
but hardly any demand; small lot OF
shoulders sold at 14c. =,
LARD-Dull at 1eic; in order to sell
&c less would have to be accepted:
BUTTER-Iu large supply; dull and
still declining; choice fresh at 26a2oc.
EGGS-Firm at l5c.
! .SUGAR--Firm but quiet at l3aloc for
COFFEE-Steady at goal %.
PETROLEUM-Firm at 36a3Sc for re-
fined duty paid.
HOGS-Firn at previous prices.
BEEF CATTLE-Firm at previous
prices.
GOLD-l39t buying.