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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-12-22
GENERAL NOTES.

The anne xauon OF West Florida to Alabama is be.
ing agitated
Mrs. Jennie Flay, citizen OF Friar's Point, Miss,
died lately at the age OF l01 years.
North Carolina rs to have an eight thousand acre
park with penitentary In the centre.
II Il said that St. Louis will do more In the pork
hacking line this season than either Cincinnati or
Chicago
Anthony whitice, colorcd, was killed, on the 10th
inst, by Alfred Ozment, white, In barro0m at
Greensboro, N. Z.
planter living three miles from Raymond. Miss,
a engaged IN making cigars on quite an extensive
scale from tobacco raised on his place.
The New Orleans Republican brings 10 bear double
loaded columns In favor OF Il. II. Wasnburne for
secretary OF the Treasury In Grants Cabinet.
Some OF the Southern papers are introducing the
cash system in payment for subscriptions and advcr
tIsements They should have done so long ago.
Captain W. y. Cleveland, who commanded CON-
many IN the Eighth Alabama regiment during the
iRate war, was stabbed aud killed in an alteration
with Colonel Thomas Taylor IN club room at Mobile
last week.
Thirty.two hundred acres OF valuable land, near
Talahassee Fla. were sold under execution In favor
OF Claim A Co.. OF New York. and others, on the 7th
Inst, for $4,000. 1t bought In by the holders OF
the Judgment
The st. Peters (Mnn.J Advertiser says-About
Ehe Valley Railroad Company have decided 10 builn
city, ana In less than two years 1t Will contain
ssores, shops dwellings, &C., sunicient ior popuis-
!, says the Charleston Ne,cs.-'The solid wealth Of
inc state OF South Carolina has been increasing
~, snce tne end OF the war, ana ~ Ine Close VI
tne pIesent year We should have IN the whole State
capital eight years ago.,
a case Of assault was on trial IN the New Orleans
sn inoas"S the recently: And you STRUCK ,d se
sThen ron did vrong.u ''lou don't say soYr 'But
, do" " a man coaad rnnr Honor coward
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A CHEROKEE DELEGATION IN ST. LOUIS.
Interesting Information About Government
Promises Net Kept.

From the st. Louis Republican. Dec. 1871
II. ID. Reese, j. r. Daus aud Archy Scraper, from the
Cherokee Nation, are stopping at Barnums. They
comprise part OF q delegation on the way TO Wash
ingt0n, the balance OF which are expected In q few
days. These delegates were appointed by the Cher
Okee Council TO visit Washington for the purpose Of
attending 10 the general interests OF the Nation but
more especially TO urge the ratification by Congress
OF q treaty made last July by Commissioner Taylor
on the Part Of the government and Colonel Downing,
Chief OF the Cherokees or course until the injunc-
ton OF secrecy Is removed by The action OF Congress
the purpOrt Of the treaty cannot be stated. MIR.
Reese is accompanied by his wife. lie Ii most
intelligent gentleman, and far US dress, manners
language and general appearance go, II would be
dinicuG to distinguish him from genuine anglo
Saxon. He was born near Chattanooga Tenn,
and removed with his people to Tahlequa, In the
Cherokee Reservation The intelligent portion OF
the civilized tribes lake great interest In the present
movements against and the future disposition OF the
wild. rowing tribes OF the Plains Mr.. Reese In this
connection gives an interesting piece OF Information.
He states that last spring joint representation from
tions called on General Grant at the War ONCE in
washington and made proposition agreeing TO
make peace with all the wild tribes below the Ar
kansas receive them into their reservations, teach
them the OF civilized life provided the govern
ment would guarantee 10 stand by them In every ar
rangement made TO eject that object They required
that every promise made to these wild Indians
should be kept and adhered to In good faith. This
the Indian representatives agree 10 do at 0ne-twen-
tieIh OF the cost expended by the government under
the present system. General Grant seemed to APP
prove OF the general idea but this was the last OF
IL, aud further progress was made IN the matter
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wouldn't you strike him 20 ssNo IL would be wrongn
"Bedad, believe It wOuld,n replied the culprit.

"bedad, believe 1t would, - replied the culprit.
The two sons Of J. L. Crosswell OF st. Matthew's
parish, Orangeburg, s. c., have made thirteen bales
OF cotton this season from sixteen acres OF land and
Mr. conner OF the same district by putting eighty
bushels OF cotton seed 10 the acre. well as the
stable manure from nine stalls upon ten acres OF
land and ploughng IL all In broadcast, has raised
seveniye bushels OF corn TO the acre. besides iod-
der and peas.
car driver one OF the New Orleans street rail-
ways and his son were murdered by negro lately.
Inc driver demanded the Negroes fare i've cents
which the negro refused to pay, and, seiZing u
Ratchet, killed the driver by repeated blows upon
the mead. He then attacked the drivers son, who
was the only other person In the at the time, and
lnncted injuries which caused has death the fol-
lowing day. The negro then turned the car or the
track and made his escape.
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THE COCK PIT.

Great Cock Fisht-Richnond Against New
Yorls-Henric0 Furnishes One Hundred
Cocks.
From the Richmond Wing, Dec. 21.l
It may not be known to our readers that arrange
ments lave been made for cock fight IN New York
city, TO commence the last OF this week, III which
seventy five cocks of the gamest breeds known In
this section are to be matched against the same
humber OF Northern game chickens. The parties
who have made UP this great match are said 10 be
the Hon. John Morrissey, ON the part OF New York.
and Mr.. MCDANIEL, the well known racer, on the
part OF Virginia. At any rate, whoever got 1t mp.
she match will take place, and viii Draw together
crowds Of sporting men from every part OF
the country. s.SquiIe' Bob Allen, OF this city, has
collected In the county Of Henrico 100 OF the
most SPLENDID specimens OF cocks we ever saw In
yorm bearing and plumage they are royal looking.
lie will leave by steamer tomorrow with them for
New York city.
TO prevent his treasures from being affected BY the
salt water or the weather. they VIII be carried In
bags aud placed below deck in comfortable place.
The fight Will last three days, which will allow .
main VI twenty-ive cocks side each day.
Tomorrow and next day the sporting men OF Rich
mond viii turn their faces Gothamward ready TO 20
their bottom dollar on 1.-THE squirrels" cocks. The
Squire mas procured the highest crowned black
beaver the city, and will wear II In the pit, where
he will be a conspicuous character Us manager.ln-
Chief OF the virginia COCKS.
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respectfully invited TO attend the funeral this tues
dayl afternoon, at one O'Clock, from I42 Suffolk
PLUMB.-At Niagara, Ontario, Canada on Sunday,
December 20. ELIZABETH, wife OF J. Burr Plumb,
Esq., g., iorme a o. Albany n, y o, ,osnn,,
M PRICE, PRESIDENT OF the Oriental Bank IN the 6ath
year OF his age
The funeral win take place Wednesday AFTER
noon at one O'Clock, from his late residence, NO. 81
Pike street. The relatives and friends OF the family
and the members OF the Exempt Firemen's Assocla-
tion are respectfully invited to attend.
me members OF the Association OF Exempt Fire
men are hereby notified No. 81 Pike street,
on "Wednesday afternoon, at O'Clock, for the pur
pose OF paying the last tribute OF respect to our
worthy associate and sreasnrer 5osepnn M Trise.
kASKIS.-on Monday, December Il, JAMES KENT
RANkIS, aged Is years.
neral from the residence OF his mother, 39s Fou nth
avenue, On Wednesday morning, at ten O'Clock
cember 20 MARY, daughter OF Thomas and Monica
Smyth, aged years and Q months
the funeral viii take place this day Tuesday,
at twelve O'Clock noon. The remains VIII be taken
to calvary Cemetery
soMMERs.-On Saturday, December 10, of pneu-
MONA, Rev. CHARLES q. SoMAERs, ID. d., ia the 10th
year OF his age
The funeral viii take place on wednesday morn
ing AZ eleven O'Clock from his late residence No. II
st. Marks place. from whence the remains will be
removed to Greenwood for interment. The relatives
ana friends OF the family and the clergy generally
are invited to attend, without further notice.
THoMPsoN.-At Railway, N. j., on Sunday, Decem-
Der 20, THOMAS THOMPSON, aged "a years and
The relatives and friends Of the family are invited
to attend the funeral, on Wednesday noon at twelve
O'Clock, from his late residence Railway, N j.
TRIsroN.-At Hoboken, n j., on Monday, Decem-
Der 81 at the residence OF Mr. John Dawn. OF
Garden and Fourth Streets PETER TRIST0N, in the
60th year Of his age
The relatives and friends invited to attend the
funeral, on Wednesday afternoon at one O'Clock.
VANyELSoR.-Suddenly on sunday. December 20,
PHEBE VANvELsoR, widow or Cornelius Vanyels0r,
In the 65th year Of her age.
The lelati yes and friends Of the family respect
fully Invited to attend the funeral from her late resi-
dence No. 13s Orchard street. Newark, N. j., this
Cruesday) morning at ten O'Clock.
WILLlAMs.-At Peeksk, on Sunday December
20, after severe illness, Colonel JOHN WILLIAMS,
aged rs years.
The relatives and friends are invited to attend the
funeral at st. Peters church, Peekskill, Wednes-
day afternoon, at halfpast one O'Clock.
W0oD.-ln Brooklyn, on Monday, December q,
ABRAHAM WOOD aged 10 years.
Funeral services at his residence No. II Concord
street, Brooklyn, on Wednesday morning, at nine
O'Clock. His remains will be taken to Hampstead, j..
l., for interment The relatives and friends OF the
family are respectfully invited to attend without
further notice.
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SITUATIONS wANTED-FEMALEs.

n EAST 9TH STA RESPECTABLE YOUNG GIRL
~ would assist 10 light chamoerwork Can be
seen for two days NJ present employers.
The Portland daily press., 1868-08-01

We, the undersigned have sold more of Miss Saw
yer's Salve, within the last six months than any
other kind Parties who have tried it speak in very
high praise pitts excellent virtues.
c. P. FESSENDEN, s.
ST. BENSON,
L.. ROBBINS. 81
Rockland Oct 12 1867.
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Brighton Market.

BRIGHTON, July 81.
Atmarketfort the current week: Cattle, 24Ol Sheep
and Lambs, 1853; Swine, 1885, number of Western
Cattle227l; Eastern do; Working Oxen and North
ern Cattle 1870.
PRICES. Beet Cattle-Extra $14 90 a IA 80; first
quality $500 q s1s7 5; second quality $l2 90 a
total weight of hides, tallow and dressed beet.
Prices OF Hides, TaIlow and Skins-Brighton Hides
1Oc; Country do 81 a Zoe y fb. Brighton Tallow u
q Sc; Country do 81 q &c " ib. Lamb Skins SOC
a 20c ~ ID. ~ aT
Remarks-The supply of Beeves in market was
larger than that of last week. The quality in pro-
portion to the whole number was MOI SO good has
come from the West for several weeks past. The best
grades OF Beef sold full high it did last week.
but there such large quantity of Cattle OF COM
mon and inferior grade that from present indications
prices will have to be lowered upon those grades be-
fore the close of the market Trains came in tues
day and Wednesday, and the train due on Thursday
did not get in until afternoon. large portion of
the Cattle that came in early sold upon the days
of arrival.
condition are bought up 10 slaughter, but very few
being bought up by farmers to turn out.
Working Oxen-There was not much inquiry Tor
them and but a few pairs in market Prices range
from $40 "a 325 ~ pair.
Mich Cows-Ordnary $55 a 80; extra SS5 "a 12S ID
he'd. Prices of Mich Cows depend great deal up
| on the fancy of the purchaser.
Sheep and LANDSLIDE Western Sheep, as usual
were mostly taken at commission. We quote sales
of 80 Eastern Lambs 81 co. "a at "a So SO at s. 81
and 90 at 81 90 " head The trade for Sheep and
Lambs was not good 1t has been for the past few
weeks, and prices were lower We quote sales of 80
at 50 90 so at SO co. 124 Lambs at-$4 r. 1856 Sheep
and Lambs at 81 81 Ill at 81 So go at So S. so old
Sheep at 50 70, and 166 at SO 70 ~ head.
Swine-There were but few Store in market, and
not much call for them; prices Columbia county
Spring Pigs, wholesale IL q 13c " ib: retail 10 a lac
W tb. Fat Hogs-16O0 at market; prices 10t a 1896
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DOu,estic Markets.

GLOUCESTER FISH MARKET, July 3O.-George's
erelShore in light eceipt; few fares have arrived
from Georges the past week, which have met with
ready sales; quote sales of Mol at 90 30; No.
at 10 so; advces from the Bay represent Mackerel
very scarce. and there will probably be arrivals
from for the present. Fresh Habut very scarce;
isst sales at of Georges were at 90 P cwt. smoked
tiser.
new BEDFORD. July 30.-The Oil market is very
Iest Wall @ inquiry. The only transaction OF the
We'll III mas ma been the sale $50 bbls. Northern
Nnale "a, W manufacturer, private Terms The
45,i5s gals Sperm Oil and 81 ,e66 lbs Whalebone.
NEW YORK, July 81 -Flour-sales 800 bbls !;
State and western q loo better for fresh ground
superne State 80 a rs; extra GO aS az: round
hoop Ohio 80 a 10 80; extra Western 10 "a 10 ~
BETTER sales 500 bbls; extra "a Is 90: California
shade rmer; sales 500 sacks at 10 30 m II 81: i'm
feror rs. Wheat 1c better and quiet; sales "a 900
BUSH; hicsgo Spring No. 2 at co. No. at o. "a
| 3 90; Amber Michigan choice 40; White California
265; White Canada 49, Corn less active and
y as firm; sales 1900 BUSH; Mixed Western o5 g
| afoat; Winter 20 a 1896 the la ter an extreme
Oats dt sales So 900 bush. also 200 bush seller
afoat. Beef quiet and steady; sales 175 bbls. Pork
steady with fair demand: sales 1850 bbls.; new
mess 2s 81 a 2s 81, closing at % 81 cash. Lard firm
with fair demand; sales ITO terces at 175 g 1876
for steam and 49, a. 162c for kettle rendered. Buttel
| steady; Ohio rs a. 33c; State 80 a. 40c. Whiskey
frmer; sales 800 bbls. in bond at 81 "a 60c. C0t0r
market active and tullySc better; sales 250(
bales; Middling uplands SOC, Rice steady at 101 q
ad5c Tor Carolina Sugar in moderate request; sale.
quo hhds; Muscovado III a 12c. Coffee in fair re-
quest; sales 1000 bags Rio on private terms. Moas
ses unchanged. Naval Stores-Spirits Turpentn,
seauy al 40 "a 45c; Rosin flrmer at 90 a 90. Oil
sc. petroleum firm; crude l7sc; refined bonded
boFFALo, n. Y, July 3O.-Fl0ur steady: sales 20
Dring az 1s Spring at 90; $50 bbls city gro9n
1 Milwaukee club at 95: 5000 bush. milwaukee, a
| 81; 13,OOO bush. No. Chicago at IS. Corn-soun
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From Req. W. Fl. Craaeford and aoife, East CorinM
Mdine.l t4
East Corinth, Feb. 10, 1868.
This may certify that we have used Miss Saw
yer's Salve" in our family eight gears and We can
CHI erfuly bear testimony to its merits healing,
soothing Salve in all cases of Salt Rheum lnflam-
alton.
The Portland daily press., 1868-08-01

NEW YORK, July 31.-Money easy and stea iy at
SO 4 per cent. on call. Sterling Exchange dull at
1927 q llOl Gold active and firm, ranging from
l44s to l45i and closing at 44B a las. Governments
declined ! az ] per cent to-day, but closed strong
with an increased demand at sharp recovery. Hem
yr Cewes q Co. furnish the following 80 quotations:
Coupon SIS 1884, 1851 "a 1876 do SIS 1862 114j "a 1l4k;
do 1854 III III; do 1865, 112t a l12s; do new,
10SIs 1O9; do 1867, 1891 a 1891; do 1868, 1891 a
094-; 10-4Os, 10ss "a 1851; 1905, 1854 a 1887. The
conversions off 30's to-day amounted to S430 ,250
Border State bonds active with a heavy decline on
Tennessees and North Caronas; Mssouris firm at
49, and all bonds closed stronger; old Tennessees,
631; new do GIG; Virginia., 54y; do, 5fJ; old
North Carolina, 69f new do, &c. Railways opened
strong, but fel. off considerably in the afternoon,
ciosingste ady with quite general recovery Micel-
laneous and express shares still quiet. The follow
ing are $50 figures Canton, 49, g 49, Cumberland,
Union Telegraph, 35S a 35t; New York Central, ex-
dividend, 1929 a 1926 Erie, $50 a 68t; do preferred,
751 % l6; Hudson, 1877 t@ 1887; Reading, 94a a 95;
Wabash, 81 "a 5ls; St Paul, 49, q 76S; Michigan Cen
trail, 11S; Michigan Southern exdi idend, IS q 80;
illinois Central, 100; Cleveland & Pittsburg s9I a
S9s; Toledo 1903; Rock Is and 11O3 "a 110t; Chicago &
North Western. S3t; do preferred S23 "a S2H; Fort
Wayne, 1105; Hartford & Erie, 10 a 1871.
Mining shares dull
The receipts at the Sub-Treasury to-day amounted
to S3,l6s,947; payments $7,l5l,369; balance, $780,,
3,1S5.
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In fair demands sales of a cargo of Mixed Western.
per sample, at CSC; $4,000 BUSH do ssc, and $4,000
do al co. Oats quiet and steady; sales 25,U0O bush
at TIC; 800 bush. at 74c. Other articles unchanged
CHICAGO, July S1.-Flour quiet but firm: Spring
extras 80 q 10 90. Wheat quiet at so for No.
70 for new No. 2; p q 70 tor old do. Corn firm
at 94c for No. and 92s a CSC tor No. 2; ree ted 81
q &c., Oats-old No 4 and No. 2 654 q 671c; new
No. 60 a 62tc; new rejec Ell 81 q 5Se. l;ye firm at
ad a So o! BaeeS at g G5 S0 and
sample lots AZ a 81 delivered and on the track,
Provisions duh. Mess. PORK dull and nominal at
% 80 a 20 70. Lard active at 122c Dry sailed shou-
ders nominal at l1a q 112c
CINCINNATI. July 31.-Mess Pork in fair demand
with sales of 1000 bbls. at ~ 3d. Lard in moderate
demand at 1Sc.
ST. LOUIS, Mo-, July S0:-Tobaceo steady and I'M
perfne 6 IS @7oo; extra 90 q IS; double extra
5 so a so; ire, extra 10 90 g Y o. Wheat 25
g for choice to ncy hed "a 90 90 Sr d 1ar to
White. Oats At a 5Oc. Rye firm at Is q IT,
Provisions firm. Mess Pork 30 co. Bacon-should-
ers 123 a 1sc; clear sides 16s a 17c Suguar cured
Hams 20Jc. Lard-choice tierce lsc; keg lsc. Whis-
key firm at %. Cattle 2 30 q Is for Inferior to
choice. Sheep and Lambs unchanged. a
LoUIsvILLE,s July 30-Tobaeco-sales GA hhds. /;
Tugs to medium leaf at 80 q 10 so. Wheat 1 s. a
200 F1our-superfne % a 80. Oats-new soc;
old 75c, Corn 90 q e5c., Rye 20: Mess Pork 2s 80
snR D sdes 5
clear sides 16 a lGic. Cotton isle. Raw Whiskey-
Tree Is.
MEMPHIS. July 30.-Cott0n quiet; low Middling
29lc. Flour dull and unchanged. Wheat in good de-
mand and scarce; sales at l IS a 2 90. Corn dull
unchanged. Oats dull and unchanged. Mess Pork
quiet and firm. Lard quiet and frm Bacon firm !:
shoulders 14c; clear sides 173c.
WILMINGTON, N. c., July 3O.-Spirits Turpentine
d.mand at 4Oc; New York casks 405c. Resin quiet
No. l at "A; No. at Is. Tar steady at 45.
SAVANNAH, July3 Cotton firm; Middlings zoe;
stock by actual count to-day 2s76 bales.
CHARLESTON, S. c., July 31.-Cotton opened at
&c for MiddlingS, but sellers afterwards advanced
their rates and buyers withdrew.
AUGUSTA, July 31.-Cotton market fiat and moth
ing doing; Mlddlnes nominally 28ic.
M 'BILE, July 3i.-Cotron quotations nominal:
holders ask higher rates than yesterday, but there
are no buyers in market
GALVESTON. July 3l.-Cotton-good ordinary
nominal at 26jc.
NEW ORLEANS. July 3O-Cotton dull and lower;
Alddlings nominally 28c sales. receipts or ex-
ports Sterling Exchange 1919 q 60; New York
Sight Exchange J per cent. premium. Flour quiet;
superhne 70 q 90; treble extra 90 a 10 So choice
10 90 q IA 90. Corn steady at 80 a o. Oats nomi-
nally unchanged. Hay % 90. Mess Pork active and
hrmer at 20 so a 80 co. Bacon frmer shoulders 1916;
clear sides u a 173c. Lard better; tierce 1870 and
keg lst q zoe.
SAN FRANCISCO, July 29.-Four--old7 90 a 25;
new fine IS q I IS. Wheat-gsod shipping S.
Legal tenders 70b.
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On Cry, July 31.-One of tn, most de-
structive fires that ever visited the oil regions
occurred here this morning, destroying both
sides of Main street, from the post Office to the
Nationea Hotel, including Jones Hotel, Charles
Hotel, the Bergle House and DR.. Porterfield' s
residence, in all about 200 buildings, and red
dering nearly as many families houseless. The
oil interests have suffered very little. The loss
by the fire will probably reach over $15O,OOO,
on which there is about $4,000 insurance.
Later.-Nearly the whole town on the West
side of the creek is laid waste. All the build
ings on both sides of the Main street, from the
post Office to the National Hotel. and down co
the river are all in ashes, including the West
ern Union Telegraphic Office and the Pacific
and Atlantic Telegraph Lockhart & Fishers
sheds, Pool Brothers entire yard, and other
No was saved
The Portland daily press., 1868-08-01
Recommendations

The following are a few selected from the multi
tude of recommendations in the possession of the
Agent. = e VI INV
The Portland daily press., 1868-08-01
GEORGIA.


ATLANTA, July 31.-The Senate resolved to-
day to sit in secret session. The House pro-
ceedings to-day, were of local nature. -
INAUGURATION BALL-sPEEcH OF THE COVER.
NOR. ~
Governor Bullocks gave an inaugural ball
which came off last night at the National Ho-
tel. A large crowd of whites and negroes,
numbering some three hundred, gathered in
front of the hotel, and cheered for Grant and
Colfax. Calls were made for speech from
the Governor, who appeard, and said: "My
countrymen and friends-I am glad to see the
voters for Grant and Colfax awake, and hope
you will be ready next fall to cast your votes
without fear or reward. thank you, gentle
men, for this distinguished honor, and with
these few remarks, bid you pleasant good
night" The crowd then quietly dispersed
At Republican Hall, Joshua Hill made a
speech for Grant and Colfax, as the only hope
for the country
The Portland daily press., 1868-08-01

From John G.. Dillingham;, Freeport, Maine
This is TO certify that had tumor on my face.
1t was there about three years 1t kept increasing
in size, till 1 was advised to try Miss Sawyer's
Salve. bought a box and carried it with me, and
every time thought of It'll would rub the tumor
with the Salve and before used one box the tumor
entirely disappeared.
The Portland daily press., 1868-08-01
A Valuable Contract

A GENT WANTED. well known and very sue
"a cessful Life Insurance Company, offering unusu-
al advantages to agents and insurer, requires the
service OF gentleman Of gooI 81 anhg 70 whom will
will insure an independence with proper effort. The
Company must have evidence that the party Is
earnest energetic and reliable.
IocAL AND DISTRICT AGENTS also wanted.
Clergymen, Teachers and Business men can largely
increase their incomes by availing themselves OF the
facilities offered to act as agents. An needed in
struction 20 inexperienced parties. Address with
references. LIFE Commission CoNTRAcr, P. U.
Box 6767 New York City, jy30eod3t
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g o NJ Nj f RCIAL


BOSTON. July 80.
The demand in the Boot aud Shoe market contin-
ues active, and the number OF buyers now in this
section is quite large, and daily increasing As has
been anticipated, the Boot and Shoe trade is good,
though there are. as usual, those who complain OF
the prices at which they obliged to sell. Prices
of Boots and Shoes at the present moment, indicate
an upward tendency for many descriptions, and sup
plies are not greatly in advance of the demand for
The most desirable lines. The continued favorable
reports of good throughout The country impart
confidence to the trade and houses in good standing
can buy on equally as favorable terms as they could
previous to the attempt to bring the Boot and Shoe
trade TO the system of thirtyday bills, which time
was, in very many cases extended to ninety DAYS
and other Indefinite periods; the greater portion of
the trade now prefer fair paper certain time
rather than thirty-day accounts, which liable
to run over and after, to the sacrifice of those who
would otherwise prove good customers regular
time accounts. The shipments of Boots and Shoes
for the week were 1892 cases.-[Shoe and Leather
Reporter.