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The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1868-08-15

mBATCHELOR'S HAIR DfE.-Ih,s
splendid HAIR DYE is the best In the world; tne
only true and perfect dye; harmless rellaoie, IN
Simultaneous; no disappointment; no ridiculous
tints remedies the III effects OF BAD dyes; lhFiso,
rates and leaves the hair soft and beautiful, otdch
NJ bro,on, Sold by all druggists and perfumers'
and nronerly applied at Bachelors Wig Factory,
No 10 Bond street. New York. il leon
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1868-08-15

n N. WALKER & CO.,
10 SUCCESSORS TO o. r. BREsEE, ESQ.
GENERAL INSURANCE AGENTS.
ONCE 1914 Main street,
arst door east of the post-oice, under Messrs. q.
II. Maury & Go.
Buildings, merchandise, furniture, and personal
property of all kinds, In the city or country, in
sured against loss or damage by fire 81 the lowest
rates in companies of the highest standing.
Losses egu!tabiy adjusted and promptly paid.
rent rates. nO22
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1868-08-15

BUTCHERS LIGHTNING FLY
KILLER.-Cheap and destructive. Every shee'
will kill quart. Don't be pestered with files.
Give them the SHEET-LIGHTNlNG ana rest III
peace. Ask for BUTCHERS and take no otfer'
Sold by PURCELL. LADD & co. jyls-lm
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1868-08-15
COs1mgssuON MERCHANTS.

MILLS l. RYAET, TOBACCO EX-
iyl CHANGE, RICHMOND, VA, BROKERS
and COMMISSION MEhCHANTs for the Pnr-
chase and sale Of LEAF and MANUFACIUhEh
made on consignments. Refer TO A. +. HARVEY.
President Of .Sational Bank Of Eirginia; JAAEs
THOMAS Jr. ESQ.,, girhnund Va; hessrs. II.
MESSENGER Il Co, New York; Messrs. JOHNSON
& THOMPSON. Boston. Mass. Jy -
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w DOWN WITH THE PRICES!

STILL FURTHER REDUCTIONS:
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PRICES FIXED TO SUIT EVERY ONE:
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FROM RICHMOND.
burning ef the stesmsbip AIexsndria-rhe
Virginia Reeonstruclfon Convention.

asuFntu& ch tnc st6"msntp Atex x8uufin-The
Virginia Reeonstrucifon Convention.
RICHMOND. March 25.--1he steamship Alexan.
dria. from Philadelphia with a cargo of assorted
merchandise for Richmond, burned at the wharf
AZ City Point this morning. Ship and cargo a
total loss.
In the convention a resolution was introduced
appointing committee to inquire into the conduct
Of Judge Underwood. the president of that body
The resolution embodies letter from John Hawk
hurst, chairman of the Republican State executive
committee, published in this mornings paper, in
which be states that Underwood. ia conversation
about raising means for the Republican party,
said 10 him that '' If we favored Chase for the
presidency Senator Sprague would give 500, 900
tor the use Of the party and that " two men in
the state would give $1,000 each for nominations
TO Congress- AS Judge Underwood WAS not
present the question was LAID over until Wednes-
day next.
The disfranchisement question was taken up
and the amendment offered. disfranchising all who
voted for secession candidates, etc., was strongly
opposed by several leading Republicans including
one colored member. They quoted private let
iersreceived within the lass few days from Wash
burn, Kelly and other prominent radicals. advising
against any further Acknowledgement than what
is provided for in the reconstruction acts. The
number disfranchised by the proposed
amendments was estimated at from
Is. 600 to $4,000. No final action had.
The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1868-03-26
MARKETS.

| LospoN, March 25-Noon.-Consols 9ss093l
| Bonds 72i a S'04
| LIVERPOOL, March 25-Noon.-Cotton firmer
estimated sales l2.OOO bales. Quotations IN
| changed.
LONDON. March h25-P.M.-securities unchanged
LIVERPOOL, March 25-P.N.-Cofton and bread
stufis unchanged. Lard quiet at 62. Bacon ad
vanced. AS. Cd, Tailow weaker AS Cd. Cotton
,hpnent from Bombay, for the fortnight ending
LONDON, March 25-Evening. ng.-securities IN.
changed.
LIVERPOOL, March 25-Evening.-Cotton close d
active. Sales II 900 bales. Middling uplands 10
port lOid-; ahoat l0l@l0{d.; middling Orleans
New YoRK. March 25.-Mohey very active, clos.
ing sbarp for calls The treasurer sold $500 O0O 10
gold to relieve the market. Nothing doing ia
business paper. Stocks active but heavy. Sub.
treasury balance sl0l 900 900.
NEw YORK, March 25.-Cotton more active
and &c. better; sales $500 bales; mddlings 25c
Flour fImer; State s90l1; Southern 50 35l
IA 20. Wheat quiet Corn declining; Southern
white 81 20@l IS; yellow 81 256I 30. Pork
heavy, $24 62. Groceries quiet but irm. Naval
stores quiet. Freghts frlner; cotton 1aj-I6
1895.
bALIAORE, March 25.-C Coaton ilaer; mid.
dlings 2i3c. Flour firm; but little doing stock
scarce; Howard street superine 50 75Gl0 So
Wheat steady. Corn firms white 81 ll0l Is !;
yellow$l lS@l 10. Pork firm. Bacon shoulders
l27c.; bulk shoulders ll4GllAc.
CINCINNATI, March Is. Flour unchsnged-dui
Wheat dull; red winter 81 37Q32 43. Corn s5c
Oats dull, &c. Rye 81 rs. Barley scarce. Mess
pork held at s25. Bulk meats he'd at l05al24.
Bacon held firmly; shoulders l23c.. sides I3sc.
clear sides l5c. Lard held at l64Gl6ic. sugar
cured hams 173G1sc. Cheese steady. l4nl6c.
Butter scarce aud finn at 4S052c. Eggs dull
al 2lc.
ST. LOUIS March 25-Tobacco inactive. Flour
firm |; superfne 81 25@s so. Fancy sll 75@l4.
Winter wheat 81 55@2 IS. Corn s50s9c. Oats
69Qllc.- Fall barley 81 20. Rye steady, 81 70a
81 70. Mess pork $25025 35. Bacon shoulders,
li3c clear sides l5c.. bulk meats dull at I0a l2c
Lard l6l@l6lc.
MOBILE, March 25.--Cotton-sales 1000 bales;
demand limited market closed auiet but firm
N ddlings 244Q24A receipts 3l2 bales ~
LOUISVILLE, March 25.-roOacco-Sales 259
hhds.; lDPs s50s7, common to fine leaf 81 son
$40 so, Owen county cutting leaf $24 25 Cot
ton-Niddlings 22I923c. Flour-SS 25HsS so
supeffine. Wheat 50 400s2 As. Corn -Shelled
in bulk soc. Oats 6907Oc. Mess pork S25. Lard
in tierees l6Gl64c. bnlk meats unchanged. Ba-
con-Shouders &C., clear rib sides l4ic., clear
sides l54c., fancy hams l7ic. Whisky
81 20 tree.
AUGUSTA, March 25.-Market frmer Sales 46
bales. Receipts 225 bales. Mddli1gs 24c.
. SAVANNAH, March 25.-Cotton firm. More
dong Middlings 243c. Sales 81 bales. Receipts
5665 bales.
CHARLESTON, March 25.-Cotton Inactive. Sales
80 bales. hiddnngs 25c. Receipts 398 bal ss. Ex-
ports 3lo3 tales oaitwise.
The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1868-03-26
FROM EUROPE.

The House OF Commons Passes the Bill
Abolfshipg Church Rates Prince Napo-
Icons Visit To BeriIn-wurtenburr Anil
Pru'sisn-Adiournment of the Corps Leg
ialatff.
LONDON, March 25.-wurtemburg has chosen
anti Prussian deputies to the Zolverein.
PARIS, March 25.-The Corps Legislatif passed
bill concerning public meetings, aud adjourned
to April l6th.
LONDON, March 25.-The House Of Commons
passed the bill abolishing church rates.
VIENNA, March 25.--lt is stated Prince Napo-
Icons visit to Berlin was intended to prevent the
absorption Of Poland by Russia.
The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1868-03-26

A Paris letter says that great discovery Is Just
reported. Some English fishing boats. of Calais
and DunkiTk, were driven by stress OF weather in
the direction Of 0stend. On drawing up their
nets they found them, to their surprise, full of
oysters On searching further. fresh discoveries
coast: The number 10 said to be incalculable. !"
and the whole Calais feet Of two hundred boats
is now husiy employed on these newly-foand
The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1868-03-26

York, with merchandise and passengers, to Geo.
A. Fosdick & Co.
The boat that went in search OF the dismasted
and abandoned brig Jane, reported by schooner
angelina on the 23d inst, returned 10 the Pass
this morning, and reports seeing no signs Of her,
stter dilgent search OF forty-eight hours.
Evening.-Wind southeast, light. Arrived .
steamship Harlan, Lewis master, from G llyeston,
merchandise and passengers. 10 y. A. Whitney &
Co. Sailed: steamship W. G. Hewes.
The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1868-03-26

The stories which appear in the Chimney Cor
ner and similar papers cost about twenty-five dol
lars each--this Is about the average price paid to
authors for their manuscript. The illustrations
cost great deal more. For the simple drawing
Of the picture on wood by the artist some forty
dollars are charged. and the engrsver gets as
much more. Thus il costs eighty dollars to Illus
trate twenty-five dollar story. Il il easier 70
write poor story than IT Is 70 produce good
picture.
The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1868-03-26
rRox SOUTHWEST PASS.

SOUTHWEST PASS, March 25-ll:so A. N.-wInd
southeast light.
Arrived: steamship Austin. Farwell master,
merchandise and passengers, TO Q. A. Whit
new 4 Co: steamship Matagorda, merchsn-
disc and passengers, TO O. A. Whitney Co.;
steamship Lodons, Hovey master, from New
The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1868-03-26
LARGEST MANUFACTURING CHEMIST THE WORLD

am acquainted With II. T. Hsimbod; he occupied the
drug opposite my residences and successful
nctng where others had not been equally be-
him. have been fzvorsby impressed with his charae-
ser and enterprise.
WIN. wEIdHTMAN. (hrm Of Powers weightmanJ
Manufacturing Chemists,
Ninth and Brown streets. Phlsdephia.
The proprietor has induced TO make this
from the fact that nis remedies although advertised,
The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1868-03-26
FROM NEW JERSEY.

The Fourteenth Amendment 10 the oonsti-
tution.
TRENTON N. j., March 25.-Tbe House passed
the bill Withdrawing the consent Of New Jersey
to the ratification Of the fourteenth article, over
the governors veto. Hfr
The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1868-03-26

Washington paper OF q late date says:
{" Judge Chase's position is: First-Manhood
suffrage. second-Resumption Of specie pay
ment az soon as possible. Third-A tariff for
revenue. Fourth-Reconstructi on the basis of
the legislation Of Congress. II, therefore. the
Democratic party choose to take him upon these
conditions he win doubtless acceptr
The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1868-03-26
RIVER NEWS.

LOUISVILLE March 25.-River falling fast: IL
feet9 inches in the canal. Weather warm.
VIcKsBURG, March 25.-Up last night: Last
Chance at NJ. Down: Louisville at P. NJ.
Bismarck at P. NJ. River rising.
The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1868-03-26

A CARPET. BAGGKR WHIPPED.--Yesterday morn
ing the carpet-bagger Coon, from Dallas county,
was handsomely whipped on the wharf by a well-
known United States Official. We did not learn
The cause but presume it was for some imperti.
nence. This carpet bsgger was tbrashed By
gentleman in Montgomery q day or two ago.
The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1868-03-26

It Is proposed to build a suspension bridge
across the harbor Of San Francisco.
The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1868-03-26

FAsHIoNABLE CLoTHING AT REDUCED PPIcEs.-
Nessrs. Garthwaite, Lewis & Stuart fashionable
clotbers, 81 and 80 Camp street. are selling their
splendid assortment Of dress and cashmere suits,
shirts and furnishing goods, at greatly reduced
prices. Also very large variety Of trunks, va,
lses, carpet bags, etc., to which they invite the
attention Of the public. This stock is complete in
every particular. and we know Of no place where
one could be better suited, both in price aud ma
ierisl than at the Tulane building 81 and 80 Camp
sfreef
The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1868-03-26
FOR THE SATISFACTION OF ALL,

Medic-l Properties contained Dispsnsatory Of the
United States OF which following Is correct copy:
"BucHU--ts odor is strong. difnsive, and somewhat
aromatic s besh analogous to that OF mint
given chiefly in complaints Of the Urinary Organs such
Gravel Chronic Caarh Of the Bladder morbid irritation
of the Bladder aRd Uretha diseases ths Prasrae and
Retention the Incontnence Of Urine from Of tone
the concerned in It's evacuation 1t
recommended in Dyspepsia chronc Rhsumatsn cuiansous
Affections and Dr0psy"
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION
See Professor pewses valuable works the Practice of
See remarks made by the celebrated DIR. Physie, Of
philadelphia
See any and all Standard works on Medicine.
[Dr Ksrsn physician over thirty years expsrisncs
and graduate the jefferson Medical College aud Of the
University Of Medicine and Surgery of PhiladslphiAl
Mr. u. 7. HKtxBoLD:
DrAR sR-In regard to the question asked 70 my
opinion about BUcHU would say that have used and
sold the article In various forms for the past thirty
think there any form preparation Of it have not
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inedicste agent would be Indicated.
You are aware as vel myself that II has bsen exien
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Kidneys reputation has acquired In my gsnt
d warranted BY the facts
have and used. before stated every fofn OF
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fluid extracts; and cognlzsnt Of any preparation
Ct that plant all equal yours Eighteen exper
ought thi1k. 10 give the right to Judge Of hs
merits without prejudice partially give
eedence all others
vaiue your Buchu for iss effects patients. have
cured it. cured with IT, diseases Of the
Bladder and kid than have cured with other
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The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1868-03-26
Js.h Bnnnr.,. Ar.~.r 70 oerre.rona.nt


(" Moly'-Street dresses are worn here almost
unanimously; in fact, it IL impossible tew see eny
KIND oy femall IN the streets without some kind
ov dress on-I mean street Dress.
They are made in the shape ov dinner bell and
it just about az tight. H
Waterfalls are peg higher than they wsz. and
ROSTERS comb.
Hoop skirts are close-reefed, and filters are on
their last legs.
Kid gloves are the rage in lavender; the more
the lavender the better, and the hair eddys in
front Ike a nest ov yung whirlpools lust hatched
out, and drops down behind from the waterfalls
IN one link foot long about the size oy rope,
with pucker coming out ov il.
" BdTney."-l received the rat tarrier vu sent
me by the Merchants Union Express last evening
and gave him quart ov milk for hiz tea
He pocketed the milk and wGgged for sum
more. il made him stick out like false caff.
He slept sound last night, and hasn't walked up
yet, altho' il is now 10 O'clock this morning.
have stopped writing to tickle hiz noze with
pln,. and he IL now rushing things around the
room for sum rats.
He bsz just tipped over Chinese god. worth
mi wife Gums in.
Ho can't find emmy rats, and IL now chawinq oph
mi little boys toe-to hz shoe.
He IL now crazy for rats agin, and will smash
the other vase agin I'll bet.
There goes the other vase, bi thunder and tsw
powder.
he IL now out ov mind, and IL running hiz tung
out and in.
ne'wants to 60 out ov doors and | have let him
went.
he baz just found poor little boy in the street
whom he knows and the boy seems TO know him,
and they have gone round the next block on run
together, TO see sumthng.
He don't seem tew come back.
II liz now to-morrer, and the tarrier don't seem
tew cum back.
My wife IL glad of II.
am out vases, quart Of nu milk, and one
tHTrer.
Mi wife SEE IL ever buy another pup, she will
put him 10 immediate soak in Che cistern to onst.
Nj wife IL one Ov them kind ov wimmin that
don't make emmy statements unless they are trae
50 uo naadrl,f aarld ma nnar -
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HELmBoLD's EXTRACT sUcHU,
ACTS aEsTLY,

lsasant IN taste aud oder free from all pjurIous
ties, and immediate in i.s action.
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GENUINE PREPARATIONS,

And knowing that the intelligent using anything
pertaining 10 uackely Patent Medicine srder-nOst
of which pfepsred by self styled Doctors too
ignorant read physicians simplest prescription, much
LEES competent prepare Pqsrmacutcsl preparations
These parties resort Of enecn sales such
copying Advertisements Of popular remedies and
finishing with certificates
She sci.-ee Of Medicine stands SIMPLE. PURE AND
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n WORD OF CAUTION.
Health is most Important the afflicted should
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or ina redsns others besides the manufacturer
or they satisfied Of qualifications Of the party
80 Offering.
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ssidss al Druggists.
The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1868-03-26

HeSnabOEd's Buchm.
THE ONLY KNOWN REMEDY
DIABErEs.
IRRITATION OF THE NECK. OF THE BLADDER
EXCLAMATION OF ErHE. KIDNEYS. Ca
TARRH OF TIE BLADDER, STRAIN.
GURY Or PAINFUL URrNATrNe.
.-Maaa
For these diseases truly sovereign remedy and too
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PHARMACY AND cREMIsrRx.
.,:.. ns::s i.s,.ss' .s.,s.s are known the most valuable
A DIuRErIc
Is THAT WHICH ACTS UPON THE KIDNEYS.
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The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1868-03-26

G. de Feriet, the popular auctioneer, sells this
day, at II o'clock, at the Mechanics aud Auc-
toneers' Exchange. valuable building lots on
Esplansde street, between Bourbon and Royal
streets. and Immediately contgu to the palatiaI
residence Of A. Chispella, vaiuatle lots in the
same square, fronting on Bagatelle. or Bourbon
streets, and very choice lois Peace street, with
fine family mansion or Creole homestead erected
or the same; valuable business stand, No. s6l
Moreau street, used as a beer house, and splendid
adjacent building lots; also superb lots on St.
Philip street; houses and lots on Moreau street,
near Enghein street, near the present terminus of
the Levee street cars lot on Dumsine street;
agreeable residence on Spain street, near Dauphin,
and two-story brick residence on Elysian Fields
street, opposite the Pontchartrain railroad depot
For particulars refer to our advertising columns
The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1868-03-26

ASK r0R HELxsoLDs FLUID EXTRACT BuOHu.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-05-29

CONSERVATIVE Mass MEETINa.-A Con
sentative mass meeting was held at the Assem-
bly, Rooms last night, which was we'll attended.
Hugh Latham, the County Superintendent,
presided, and forcible and eloquent speeches
were made by Capt. D. l.. Smoot and Judge
Moore, in opposition to the adoption of the
proposed odious constitution. The remarks of
both speakers were we'll received and loudly
applauded. At the conclusion of Judge Moore s
speech, Col. G. E. Stuart was loudly called for,
and appeared, but excused himself from adj
dressing the meeting as he speaks to night at
the Market Square. Capt. Smoot read to the
meeting note from B. II. Shackeltord, OF
Warrenlon, expressing his regret at being
unable to attend, on account Of professional en-
gagements.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-05-29

FOUND GUILTY AND SENTENCED. The Port
Tobacco Times says that among the cases tried
at the present term of the Charles county IND.
Circuit Court, was that of the State vs.. Chas
Wallace, colored, indicted for killing colored
man named Bell on the steamboat Mariner,
during an excursion to the White House, on
the Virginia side of the Potomac, sometime
last September. We would state that the
State Of Maryland under compact with Vir-
gina, exercises jurisdiction over tothe Potomac
high water mark on the Virginia shore. The
White House., where the homicide occurred,
being opposite Charles county, the party, after
remaining in Jail in Primes Georges for several
months, was brought to Charles county tor
trial, found guilty of manslaughter and SEN
fenced to the penitentiary for twelve months.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-05-29
Fires.

CINCINNATI, May 29.-The slaughter house
of Fl. Witte, on Wade street, took fire this
morning, and was almost entirely destroyed,
together with large quantity Of pork and ice.
The loss is estimated at $4,000 insured. The
establishment contained over two hundred live
hogs and seven horses, which were saved
The property was to have been sold at auction
to-day. The origin Of the fire is unknown.
ST.. LOUIS, May 29.-Graham Bros. paper
warehouse was burned last night, and the stock
totally DESTROYED. Insured for $5l 900.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-05-29
The Markets.

LONDON, May 29.-Afternoon-Conso!s 90;
a964; for money, u. S. 5-2Os 725a724,
LIVERPOOL, May 29.-Cotton firm and sca'
DIV. The stock of American cotton amounts t.
1868, 900 bales; stock afoat $4,000 bales @
which 90, 900 bales arc American. Brc adstuff
dull aud declined.
New York, May 29.-Cotton quiet, steady
at 81 cts. for up!ands. Freights firm. Elou1
5a1O cts lower. Wheat one ct. lower Corn
slightly in favor of buyers. Pork lower; new
mess $2S. Lard heavy l75alS3.
New York, May 29.-Stoc1s active. Mon
ey 4a5 per ct. Exchange 105. Gold 1893
Old bonds liz; new IL. Virginia Gs new
5SSs; ex-coupon 59i.
LONDON, May 29-Forcnoon. -Consols firm
u. S.5.20's 723 Fries 47l Illinois Central 81
PARIS May 29.-Thc Banks Of France
has increased its issue twenty millions five
hundred thousand francs.
LIVERPOOL, May 29-Forenoon. cotton
firm, sales Of the day 5000 bales, sales of tht
week $1,000 bales, of which 5000 bales were
for export, and 1000 for speculation, stock OF
hand 100000 bales.
. BALTIMORE, May 29.-Va. 6's, January and
July, SIT bid, 5l4 asked; DO. ex-Coupons S:
bid, 60 asked do. new So bid, SO asked.
BALTIMORE, May 29.-Four dull and IN
changed, with very limited transactions. Tho
market for Grain is very dull; Wheat-Mary
land red 27Oa2SO; Pennsylvania 26Oa27O.-
Corn-White Halle; yellow 12lal23. Oat
unchanged. Rye 2OOa205. Pork quiet, a
s29. Bacon active; rb-sides l64 clear slde
i7} Hams 2la22. Lard quiet
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-05-29

CITY ASSESSMENTS. During the proceedings
of last nights meeting OF the Common Council
papers were read by Mr. Mckenzie which
showed that the real estate of the city for the
last year was assessed at $4,590,33l, the
furniture at $12l, $3.50, and the incomes
at 1924, 400. That there were taxes collected in
the, city on 6l5 clocks, 2S5 gold watches, 1877
silver watches, 1874 pianos, Is express wagons,
10l carts and wagons, 1Os horses and mules,
81 COWS, and $2,255 worth Of carriages, and
$6,397 worth Of plate.