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The Portland daily press., 1869-12-23
Superior Court.

DECEMBER CIVIL TERM-GoDDARD,J j., PRESIDING.
WEDFEsDAy.-In the case of George Hall & al. VS..
jeremiah Gardner g. IT,, trial on trustee allega-
tions tried Monday, decision rendered dscharg-
ing the trustee.
Williams. Deane & Verril
Daniel Mayberry Cyrus N. Hayes. Action on
account annexed amounting to $2543 for services as
Deputy Sheriff. Defence, that tees charge exceed
ed those allowed by the statute. Decision for plain
tiff for S22.O9.
Shepley q Strout. j. j. Perry
Thomas Lynch g. ais. VS.. Edward P. LeProhon. A
hearing was had before Judge Goddard on petition
to dismiss the above action for OF Jurisdiction
the defendant being Consular agent OF France at this
port. The Judge held that under the treaty Of the
United States with France 1858, the State Courts
had no jurisdiction. Petition was granted and the
action dismissed.
ID. H. Ingraham Deane s. Verrill.
The following assignments were made for to-day:
141-Bangs VS.. Maxfield
2SS-Loring vs. Allen d TT.
233-Ward ct ais vs. Bates.
N9-Farr vs.. Marley.
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To.,ieht several of our Church 500 cites
viii give entertainments anticipatoiy oil Christ
mas and we trust that they will meet with
liberal response on the part of our citizens.
ST. PAUL's SOCIETY will hold social re-
union at Reception Hall, where Consul Muir
ray will iead in his peculiarly happy manner
That story of stories which has done more to
perpetuate the celebration of Christmas in
this country than anything ever written in the
ANIMALS of ACCOMMODATIONS "Christmas Ca
roll" After the reading number of beautiful
pictures will be displayed by means of valua-
BILE stereopticon, which is nothing more or less
than an immense Magic Lantern, while t9bles
will be found provided with varied assort-
ment of pretty fancy articles suitable for gifts
and, to crown all, bountful supply of re-
freshments will be provided in an adjoining
room. We expect there will be very large
attendance, for the entertainment is an admir-
able one and the tickets only Is cents
The SECOND PARISH CIRCLE will hold
Festival at their Vestry, corner OF Pearl and
Congress streets, this evening, and from all we
can gather it will be a delightful affair. The
children of the Sabbath School will, on Friday
evening, give an entertainment entitled the
"Two Paths" the nature of which we cannot
guess as we are not initiated, but have no
doubt, from the abilities of the children, will
prove highly successful exhibition. During
both evenings and this afternoon there will be
large variety of fancy articles for sale and
excellent refreshments. The admission this
afternoon and evening will be free.
The FIRST BAPTIST SOCIETY intend holding
Social Levee at the Vestry of their church,
corner of Wilmot and Congress streets, this
afternoon and evening" and have provided a
large assortment of useful and fancy articles
for sale, as we'll as choice selection of beauti-
full flowers, evergreen wreaths and Christmas
emblems. The best of refreshments will be
served, and the public are invited to come and
buy without any expense to them for admis-
sion.
The HIGH STREET SALE of elegant fancy
articles at the Circle Rooms in the rear of the
Church this afternoon and evening, will prove
on the occasion of their late Fair, which was
very successful one, we mentioned what va
riety of beautiful articles they had for SALE A
large number of these were left over, so album
dant was the supply, and they will be sold tc-
day. Don't forget to call for the Christmas
cards that were sent from England. They are
very unique and very beautiful, as we know
from personal inspection, and are very moder-
ate in price, and are something so novel they
will be sure to please. An excellent Anti
quarian Supper win BE furnished in the eve
ming for 25 cents. The admission to the sale
will be free. The church will be lighted at
P. M. for an adjourned Parish meeting, and
the attendance of every member is desired
The Portland daily press., 1869-12-23

NEW YORK Dec. 22-6 P. M.-Cotton fivors buy
ers; sales 1000 bales; Mddling upands 25lc. Flour
sales 1900 bbls.; State and Western rules heavy;
supernne TO fancy State 45 a TO-: do to fancy
western ~ @ 10; Southern dull and heavy; sales
800 bbls common to choice 80 a 10 co. Wheat 1c
lower with moderate export and milling demand;
No. Spring "a delivered; Winter Red Western SO
@134. Corn dull, heavy and 1 q &c lower; sales
900 BUSH; old Mixed Western 10 a. 13I. Oats
heavy; sales 1900 BUSH; State 63J "a e5c Western
ga q sc. Beef IS steady and unchanged; sales 100
bbls new plain mess 90 a 10 90; new extra do at
ii 90 "a IL 90. Pork is heavy and lower; sales 250
bbs.; new mess 81 90 q 81 70; old do 81 % q 81 50
prime do "a 90 q 26 co. Lard heavy and lower; sales
300 bbs. steam II q 1S4c; kettle 49, a 19c. Whis-
at 900 "a 90. Sugar steady; sales 800 hhds. fair to
good refining 10s q lie. Molasses is dull sales 200
bbls New Orleans at Toe. Naval Stores dull. Tai
low dull; sales at 10 a 104c. Lnseed firm. Freghts
to Liverpool are dull; Cotton per steamer 8 16 a I'd;
Wheat per steam AID.
CHICAGO, Dec 22.-Flour quiet; sales of Spring
extras at 90 q IS. Wheat declining; No. at 901
a 90ac lin the afternoon No. 2 was heavy for cash
and seller December. Corn is dull sales at 73c for
No regular and 7Sc for fresh receipts; in the after
noon No. 2 was duh at 721c seller January. Oats
quiet. Rye is dull Barley inactive and nominal -
High Wines dull at 81 q 92c. Mess Pork lower; sales
at % Is q 20 90 cash. and % IS 20 25 seller Janua
ry, closing at % 60 "a % 70 seller February Lard is
easier and weak. Dressed Hogs aotivo sales 10 5O
"a IL w. Live Hogs neglected; sales at s 80 D875
tor common.
CINCINNATI. Dec. 22.-Whiskey quiet at 81 % 95c;
inside rate for cash Provisions unsettled. All arti-
tied and quiet. Dressed Hogs at II 60 q II 90 with
no buyers; receipts 5000
NEW ORLEANS, Dec. 22.-Cotton active; Middling
uplandS 23H a. 23Hc. Sugar and Melasses unchanged.
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Municipal Court.

JUDGE KINGsBURY PRESIDING.
WEDNEsDAY.-State VS.. William Logan. MUIR
der OF John Mccarthy in Standsh. Plea not guilty
Waived an examination and committed to await the
action Of the grand jury.
State vs.. James Berrigan. Assault with intent to
commit a rape upon the person of Sarah M. Logan,
In Standsh. Ordered to recognize to the State in the
sum OF 5000 for his appearance at the Supreme Court
In January. .xsx
state VS.. u. f. Soule. Burglary and larceny in
Cape Elizabeth. Ordered to recognize to the State
in the sum of $500 for his appearance at the Superb
or Court in January.
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evening of next week New Years eve) this
enterprising military corps give Grand Ex-
bition Drill at City Hall. The remarkable pro-
fciency in drill at their exhibition last winter
won praise from some of our best military
critics present; but since that time they have
still further improved, especially in the famous
'silent drill" and will no doubt give fine en-
tertainment After the drill programme the
entire audience, both old and young, will be
invited to dance the old year out and the new
In, to the soul-stirring music of Chambers
Band. The price of admission to the enter
tainment, including the dance, has been fixed
at the low price of 50 cents.
The Portland daily press., 1869-12-23
The Wool M arIxet.

[SpecialDispatch by international Line.J
Boston, Dec. 22.-LReported for the Press The
following is list of prices quoted this afternoon -
Domestic-Ohio and Pennsylvania pick-lock 60 %
65c do choice Xxx 40 a SIC; fine x AZ a 49c; medi-
UNI As q 4sc; coarse 43 a 45c Michigan extra and
Xxx 10 q 4sc fine A q 45c; medium a q 43c; COM
mon 40 e 4sc; other Western fine and x 43 q 46c;
medium 43 "a 45c; common 40 q 42c pulled extra
40 q &c; superfine rs "a 53c; No. at 35 @ 40c;
combing fleece 50 a 60c; California As a SOC ~ ii.
ForeIgr Wools-Canada combing go q $50; Smyrna
washed 20 "a 35c, ana unwashed Is "a zoe; Buenos
Ayres 25 = Sic; Cape Good Hope SO % 35c; Gillian
20 "a 26c; Donoski II q SIC; African unwashed Is q
lSc % fb.
Remarks-There is fair demand for all desirable
lots Of fleece, and prices remain quite steady with
very little pressure to sell the part of holders
it is very generally believed that prices very low,
with the prospect of more active trade soon. The
New York market is without new features OF mpor-
lance. The stock of pulled is accommodating and
when pressed for sale prices yield trie, but fleece
being in light supply throughout the Interior and in
the various distributing markets is relatively firm.
California Wool is rather quiet and prices not very
strong Texas is scarce and firm, while foreign is
unsettled by the falling of Gold. In Philadelphia
movements have been of an extremely limited char
acter but there is tirmer feeling. The depressed
condition of the wooden goods market and the strn-
gency in financial circles tends to restrict operations.
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Brighton, Cambridge and NEedford Cattle
Markets.

Wy AhtCI Liue.l
At market this week -1?99 Cattle, 106OS Sheep and
Cattle, 5000 Sheep and Lambs, 100 Store Pigs 1000
Fat Hogs.
PR1CEs.-Beeves-Ext quality S13 90 q 10 80;
Il 90; third quality SO 90 SIT 50; poorest grades
of Cows, Oxen, Bulls, &c, So 90 a 80 % 100 Tbs.
1.-THE total weight of hides tallow and dressed beef
Prices of Hides, Tallow and Skins-Brghton Hides
"a 9tc; Brighton Taow SC ~ Id; country Hides
q &c; country Tallow 81 a &c p tb; Sheep Skins
Is q 1 % each; Lamb Skins 10 @ 20 each; Calf
working oxen-we quote extra $3.50 q s25; ordi-
nary $50 g s225; handy Steers $50 g $40 pair
Mich Cows-We quote extra $50 q 115; ordinary
$50 to 80; Store Cows $35 to $50 " head. Most OF
the Cows in market ordinary. Thele are but
few of the fancy breeds OF Cows for sale.
Stores-Yearlings SIS to $2s; two year Odds $28 10
$i5; three year Odds $45 q $65 head. Most OF the
small Cattle that in fair condition sold Tor
Sheep and Lambs-Extra lots and selections 81 50
40 81 co. ordinary lots from 81 IS to So 80 9 head,
OF from to Sc " fb.; Lambs from S. 90 to 81 so y
head.
Swine-store Pigs, wholesale, 1o9 to 11l2c; 1etail
Poultry-Extra 1G q 163c; medium 154 to 152c;
poor 15c ~ h.
Droyes from Maine-W W Hail. ~; j W Withee,
As; j Conner, II; Thompson & Libby, %; Davis &
Gilman, IS; J Jack, 10; G 9 Martin, 50; L3yeitt
X Bnn, ~; IL Day, IS; NJ Rice, 1O4 Sheep; L
B Harding. 81; w Pompiia, II; b Thompson d Co,
10 Cattle; j S Richardson, II; and Leighton, $50
Sheep.
Kemarks-The supply OF Cattle from the West was
lighter than it has been in any one week before this
season; most of the Cattle in market were of an or
dinary grade there but very few extra beeves
in market Prices tor the best quotations full
as high as they last week. but the poorer quail
ties sell dull and at decline from our last quota
tons The beef market at Boston has been dull for
the last week. and butchers have not been buying as
| freely usual.
We quote sales of Maine Cattle as follows:-E
Pray sold Cattle average weight l49l lbs at &c "
fb live weight; pair girth feet for $3.50; pair
grin feet inches, tor S22O Davis & Gilman sold
at 7Bc }Y lib live weight, average weight 1925 tbs
pair at nc y b; pair at SC y ib; pair for $780,
| Loveitt Il Gerald at &c, live weight; j w Withee
sold 81 at 81 7O38 cwt live weight, average weight
1910 Tbs; pair, girth 6feet 10 inches, for Sls5;
weight, average weight 1925 lbs e E ss sold at
average weight 81 TBS; L Harding sold So Sheep at
4Bc ~ tb, average weight 7scC Marden sold Cat
tie at 12c P H. per cent shrinkage average weight
1870 ibs Rackife sold pair grth feet coarse
| ones, for $3.50; OK, for $40; Libby q Thompson
sold for 500 for the lot; at &C. live weight; two
year old Steer for $Ss; L Jack sold pair girth
eet inches, for $780, pair, feet inch for S2l0
pair, girth feet II inches, tor $175; King sold
The Portland daily press., 1869-12-23

PERsoNAL.-Chief Engineer j. w. King, Of
the Bureau of Engineering, left Washington
on Tuesday for the purpose of examining the
engineering works of the Philadelphia, New
York and Boston Navy Yards, and expects to
visit H. B. NJ. iron-clad ship Monarch, when
she arrives at this port with the remains OF
George Peabody on board The Monarch is
said to be one of the largest, swiftest and most
formidable iron. clad war vessels in the British
navy, of about 5000 tons burden, and will be
closely scrutinized by the Chief Engineer and
other high officials of our navy.
The Portland daily press., 1869-12-23
United States District Court.

JUDGE FOX PRESIDING.
WEDNaspAY.-United States VS.. Davis r. Stock
Wen q al. Suit to the penalty for smuggling
into Bangor shingles which were the growth and
manufacture OF the British Provinces. Mr.. Crosby
opened for the defence this afternoon.
&. F. Talbot. Richard H. DANA Jr.
VIC, Crosby,
The Portland daily press., 1869-12-23

RAILWAY CONFERENCE.-The President and
directors of the Portland & Ogdensburg ha'i-
ROAD invited Gov. Chamberlain and Presidents
browne, oogsswell and Goodwin, of the Yves
tern roads running from this city to railway
conference at the Falmouth Hotel yesterday
afternoon. In the evening the party sat down
to very elegant supper served in the well
known style of the hotel.
The Portland daily press., 1869-12-23
NEW HAXPsnlssE.

RAILROAD ACCIDENTAL LADY BADLY HURT.
CONCORD, Dec. 22.-The rear car of the eve
ming train from Boston to Concord was thrown
from the track at Derry, between Lawrence
and Manchester, n H., by broken rail- Three
passengers and brakeman were in the car,
one of whom, Miss Minnie Wilder, of this city,
had her leg broken at the knee. The car was
drawn some twenty rods before the Stacking
parted.
The Portland daily press., 1869-12-23

10. o. FAT a regular session OF Eastern
Star Encampment, No. 2 L o. O. f - held last
evening, the following officers were elected for
the ensuing term:-W. G. Norris, c. P; W.
T. Todd, H. p; G. HI. Mitchell, s. W.; I. H.
Jones' j. H.; c. S. D. Griffin, Jr., Scribe; d.
W Nash, Treasurer.
The Portland daily press., 1869-12-23

A DISPATCH from New York to the Boston
Post says the Ocean Insurance Company OF
this city has been cited to show cause why
they interfered with the Receiver appointedto
take charge of the Washington Insurance
Company of New York, and adds that the in
reference complained of was in the nature OF
proceedings in bankruptcy and the appoint
ment of aSSipnees.
The Portland daily press., 1869-12-23

M. L. notwithstanding the inclement
night, the last lecture before the Association
witnessed no diminuition from the usual
throng. After the band had finished their con-
cert, and by the way they did themselves proud
on the occasion, Mr. Murray read Dickens
"Boots at the HollyTree Inn" in a manner
that enhanced the attention of the audience.
The event of the evening, of course, was Mark
Twain on the Sandwich Islands. Marks man.
ner is highly suggestive of the late Artemus
Wards, particularly in the peculiar smile and
pause after saying good thing. His lecture
is sort of patchwork of the habits, customs,
climate and government of the Islands, inter-
spersed with stories and quaint sayings. Such
lecture does not bear reporting, as half of
the point of joke is conveyed in the speakers
style of delivery. He appeared to thoroughly
please the audience, and we heard many say on
coming out that they had not enjoyed an eve
ming so much before for long time.
Thus ends the M. L. A. course of 1869, and
we have only to say to the committee that we
are glad to hear they have been pleased with
the pecuniary results. They have given a
series of readings and lectures that have called
forth large audiences, even when every Osher
class of public entertainments failed. The
Maine Journal of Education pays high COM
plment to the Association when it says that
its lectures are deservedly popular, and that
the new feature of elocutionary readings by
the best public readers should be appreciated
by every teacher in the State.
BRIEF JoTTINGs.-The Secretary of the
Navy, it is said, has ordered the iron-clads
| Terror and Miantanomah to meet the Peabody
| feet and escort it to Portland.-The officers of
| the Austrian brought over qnite quantity of
holly and mstletoe with them-A man was
| riding down Congress street yesterday morn
| ing in sleigh and leading horse by the hal
ter who was trotting behind. The horse at
| tached to the sleigh went too fast for the led
horse and he stopped suddenly yanking the
| man out over the back of the sleigh into the
wet street in a summary manner. No damage
was done except that the man was slightly wet.
| 1t commenced to snow early yesterday morn
| ing but soon changed to heavy rain which
continued throughout the day, making horri-
| BILE travelling. The sidewalks were pretty
| slippery in some places and not few amusing
set-downs were witnessed.-As we were walk
ing down street yesterday drunken HAL PASS
| ed us under the guidance of two policemen. A
| friend asked us whether we called that a plain
or fancy drunk. "Plain," said we. "How So
| said he. "Why," said we" its plain he's drunk.
| isn't it. He was satisfied.-Our informant was
mistaken when he said the Mayor was inter-
viewed on the subject of annexation by promi-
nent citizens of Westbrook desiring annexa-
ton. He jumped at conclusions before he
knew facts
The Portland daily press., 1869-12-23

No DOUBT every one would like few
pounds of nice Nuts and Raisins besides other
good things for Christmas. You can all be
supplied cheap at Wilson & Co.'S Tea Store,
No. s. Federal street. Don't forget their nice
Tea and Coffee
The Portland daily press., 1869-12-23
Portland and Vicinity.
New Advcrtisements this Day'

AUCTION COLUMN.
Holiday Goods-F. o. Bailey.
ENTERTAINMENT coLomN'
Christmas Festiyal-West Cong Sabbath School.
SPECIAL NOTICE COLUMN.
slippers-E. T. Merrill
Roats and Shoes-T. E. Moseley & Co.
Lost-Dog.
VIEW ADVERTISEMENT COLUMN.
Christmas Gifts-D. Wentworth
Eotice-Moses b. French
Wauted-Show Case.
Candies-J. s. IIitchteld,
Annual Meedag-Wm Ross
Dissoution-David Duran Il Co.
Presents--L. A. Shattuck.
Havana Cigars-Frank e. Allen.
The Portland daily press., 1869-12-23
Eereiyn NI1rlxefe

LONDON, Dec. o2-11.15 A. M.-Consols 925 q 92f
for money and account.
American securites-United States5-20's 1862 cou-
pons, s5E do 1865, old s4A; do 1867, $50; do 1O4Os
S2s; Erie shares III; Illinois Central shares, S9a.
LIVERPOOL, Dec: 22-1115 A. M-Cotton is dull
leans IT'D Corn 2ss Cd. Pork lois Cd. Lard 76s 3D.
FRANKFORT, Dec. 22-Evening.-Unite States
81,
The Portland daily press., 1869-12-23

PEABoDY's REMAINs.-Governor Chamber
lain and Mayor Putnam had quite chat to-
gether at the Falmouth Hotel yesterday after
noon, on the subject of Peabody's remains.
The Portland daily press., 1869-12-23
h. TX. HUNT,
rL,rr,,;..;o, Merchant and Auotioneer

MO s16 Congress Street, will, on Thursday even
IN inc Feb H. at o'clock, sell at Auction large
Constituent of Staple and Fancy Goods.
Anction sales every evening. Goods will be sold
the day in lots to suit purchasers at Wholesale
prices Cash advanced on all descriptions of goods
Consignments not limited.
february IL, 1868. df
The Portland daily press., 1869-12-23

PoLcE-The police made seizure of a
couple of quarts OF rum at q grog shop on
India street, kept by man named Coffin.
Two DRINKS.
The Portland daily press., 1869-12-23

f. o. BAILEY will continue the sale of Hol-
iday Goods at his auction rooms, No Is Ex-
change street, to-day at 10 A NJ. and p NJ
A choice assortment of all kinds of nice holt
day goods, including writing desks nlaid with
silver and ivory
The Portland daily press., 1869-12-23

The following firms last year signed an agree
ment to keep Christmas and New Years Days
as holidays, and not allow their stores offices
to be opened for business on those days. This
year many of these firms have again entered
into the same agreement, and probably all
would had tbav haen callad on.
The Portland daily press., 1869-12-23

Ok for $780, Cow for S2s: Blinn sold pair.
girth feet inches, for $40; Day sold for $3.50
The Portland daily press., 1869-12-23

Out OF town traders will probably avoid
visiting the city on those days, but if they
come they will understand why business is vir-
tually suspended.
The Portland daily press., 1869-12-23

NEW YORK. Dec. 22-Evening.-The supply OF
money was liberal and the market easy at q per
cent; discounts quiet and little doing outside Of
prime names which pass at from 10 to IL per cent.
Forelgn Exchange market steady at 1854 q 10S3.-
Sold was stronger and more active at the close
ger slight bull movement in the Gold room, closing
at l2Os "a 121. The rates paid Tor carrying to-day
were D, 4, Al, 6, Z, 10 per cent. After P. NJ
governments were weak but towards the closeGer-
man bankers became tree buyers and and prices
reached the highest figures of the day. closi ng firm.
henry Clewes & Co. report the following 4.15 P. Nj.
The Portland daily press., 1869-12-23
AUCTION SALES.
Writing Desks. ChTOmOS and Fam
CIV Goods at Auction.

HAVE received and shall sell in connection with
i my other stock, about twenty-five fine Rosewood
Desks inlaid with Silver and Pearl; 100 Chromos,
Hand Mirrors, Albums, Opera Glasses, Vases,
Powder Sets Handkerchief Boxes, Fans. &c.
These goods must be closed out by Friday night.
Sales Thursday and Friday at 10 A N, and q M,
each day, at IS Exchange st.
dc23td f. O. BAILEY, AucCr.
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Auction Notice.
Holiday Goods at Auction.

1 SHALL commence this Thursday afternoon at
q o'clock, at salesroom, 10 sell of the largest
and choicest assortments of goods adapted to this
offered in this city, consisting in part OF
Writing Desks, Work Boxes, Sewing Bureaus,
Handkerchief and Glove Boxes in variety, Opera
Glasses, Hand Mirrors, Parian Marble Goods, Toilet
Sets, Albums, Companions, Scotch Napkin Rings.
Toy Sets, Mugs, Dolls and Dolls Heads, and other
goods too numerous to mention.
This stock is fresh, being direct from the import
and jobbers and is OF the best stocks of Ho-
iday goods brought this city. Every article
will be sold without reserve. Sale continued from
day to day. +. 0. BAILEY, Auct'r.
December 16, 1869. dit
The Portland daily press., 1869-12-23

southern State securities were strong and higher;
south Carolinas, Louisianas and new South Carroll
mas advanced to 49, and Louisiana levee 6's 81 "a 621
market on the whole was firm.
Inc Railroad market was weak and lower at the
Ciose: There was rumor on the street to-day that
the Hannibal & st. Joseph dividend is likely to be
pelow the general expectation, and might possibly
pc passed. In miscellaneous shares there was very
lutte movement outside OF Pacific Mail and Western
Union. Express shares firm at an advance of ! for
wells Fargo The market closed ieverish at the fol-
lowing +. NJ. quotations:
Western Vr,,inn Tola
The Portland daily press., 1869-12-23

PORTLAND MARINE SocIETY.-At the annu-
al meeting of this society, held Tuesday eve
ming, the following officers were chosen for the
ensuing year: Presdent-C. NJ. Davis; Vice
President-E. D. Choate; Secretary and Treas
urer-Albert Warwick; Committee of Relief
Jacob Mcclellan, Thomas Means, Abel Sawyer,
Peter Hanna and r. G. York
The Portland daily press., 1869-12-23
Rice, p fb. -. O. 10t

TTurk' 8 IS. v
hid. Is bus. . 62 q 400
st. Martin, 5000 400
do, ckd.in bond2 % a 2 621
Cadiz dutyp'd 8 80 GA on
Cadiz in bond 2 12392 62k
Grind Butter. % q
Liverpool duty
paid ........ 5094 90
Liv. in bond 2 1902 $40