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y Now stock.
SPRING AND SUMNER suppl

SPRING AND SUMNER SUPPLY,
FOE I'LL WANTS!
MILLER 4 SMITH. Of the Stove. Tinware, and
vi Furnishing House generally of Charlestown,
respectfully inform the citizens Of the county that
they have Just received full and select assortment
Of an articles in their line, that the wants Of the
season may require. An early call Is solicited, as
prices are moderate and entire satisfaction, rs to
material and workmanship guaranteed. Their
stock consists, in part, OF large assortment Of
COOKING STOVES,
of ,hs latest and most improved patterns, from No
g Co 10, with Utensils complete.
TIN-WARE
of every Kind and description. manufactured NJ
home Of the best material the market can furnish,
and by the most experienced workmcn.
Also on hand a select assortment Of SEAMLESS
PRESSED WARE, very heavy, and embracing
Kettles Basins, Bowls, &c, in size from quart
% five gallons.
OF JAPAN WARE q small supply. but embrac-
ing many articles of permanent use and great econ
omy 10 housckcepcrs. Having procured large
supply of very superior material, special attention
viii be given TO
TEN-ROOF5NG AND SCOUTING,
and with experienced hands and moderate prices,
we guarantee satisfaction. The improved "Spout
Bracket ofmct3l or wood. furnished when desired
Die terms.
cr-Grain of an descriptions Beef Hides, Sheep
skins, Rags, BecswaV, Hard Soap, Bacon, Old
Copper aud Brass. viii be taken in exchange for
work. 40 Che hi-hgs; market price.
May 2l, lS5S.
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NEW BARBER SHOP.

4 the solicitation Of many Of my old Gus toners,
n have again opened my Barber shop near
the " Sappington Hotel" Charlcstown, where
shall devote my best efforts to the accommodation
of the public.
SHAVING. HAIR-TRIMMING, SHAMP0OING,
DC, done in the most approved style, and at tho
shortest notice.
No Clothing Of all descriptions renovated in the
best manner, and on reasonable terms. Give me
a call. JAMES BRADY.
October 10 1867.
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OUR experience in the business which We adver-
J tise to conduct and our thorough acquaint-
ancc with il in all its branches enable us TO assure
the public that any work entrusted to US will be
executed in the most workmanlike manner, and
with the utmost dispatch. Having stood to their
posts in the Confederate army during the iour
years struggle which it so manfully encountered,
they have located in their native county, where
their services are offered in building up the waste
places and lin CARRYING outpractcal reconstruction.
Particular attention given at all times to the
drawing OF plans and specifications; and in the
construction of
GEOHETRTCAL STAIR WAYS,
where calculation is required. they are confident
that they cannot be surpassed by any workmcn in
the Valley of Virginia,
G5~ Being well known in the community, they
deem it unnecessary to say more, than that orders
left for them will receive prompt attention.
April ., lSGs-ti.
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III. III. s.
NO HUMBttG HERE

NO HUMBUG HERE,
VNHE subscriber, having just returned from Pred.
erick City with an extensive stock Of superior
material is prepared to offer to the citizens OF JET
ferson county, the very best bargains IN
BOOTS AND SHOES.
manufactured under his own supervision. sy the
best CITY workmen IFS stock is such as to reeon-
mend it to every judge of
LEATHER,
and has been purchased with great care from tbs
mandatory os Messrs. Bantz a Wachter, Of Fred
erick, the oldest and most experienced TANNERS
In the State of Maryland. As he employs mono
but the best workmcn-such rs thoroughly under
stand the trade-and works none other than the
best finished material he feels confident Of his abil-
ity to give satisfaction. Especial attention given
to the finer quality of
LADIES' WORK.
For the accommodation of the trade, he will keep
on hand, at all times, complete assortment Of
Ready-Made Work,
which he will warrant to compare with any that
can be found in the country.
REPAIRING done in the best style, on the shortest
notice. NEW Work and REPiIRTyG executed in
from twelve TO forty-eight hours, and no disap~
pointments at the hour promised.
WATERPROOF COMPOSITION.
He has constantly on hand supply Of this valz-
able article which has been used during the pait
winter with entire satisfaction by many Of his Gus
toners. lie would refer those who wish TO know
something OF its value 10 the following gentlemen,
who have used il with effect. viz DIR. John ID.
Starry, W. J. Hawks, Capt John j. Lock, w. B.
by and George W. Eichelberger.
April p, lSGs-ly. J. c. KEMP.
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What two sciences are employed by team
sters 10 driyugoyan2 H.Jr-t.cu,ture and gee
oI0gy
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PRICE. GEHR DC CO.,
Real Estate Agents,

UFFIpE-NAIL DUILpINus,
HAGERsTOwY, ND,
VNTIE attention Of parties having Farms and other
| properties located in the Shenandoah Valley
for sale is respectfully invited 10 advantages offer
ed by our Agency.
All properties placed upon our Books for Sale,
will receive full benefit Of our extensive adverti-
sing facilities with the understanding thatn0 charge
will be made unless sale is effected. All cOmmu-
nications promptly answered.
PRICE, GEHR 4 CO.,
Real Estate Agents,
May Z, lssS-H. HagerstOwn I'D.
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q. q. ' 1867.
BEC'TGWITH'S
Electric Cnt
Middlcway, jeff. Co., W. Va.
JanuarY 2lst. lSGS.

Middlcway, jeff Co, W. Va.
January 2lst, lSGS.
Ma. Csc. II. BECEwITH:
Dear SRA few DAYS since | sprained my an
kle very severely. Il was badly swollen, and very
painful could not get on my boot A friend
gave me some Of your Liniment. used il once on
ly-rubbcd long and well at night, and the next
morning was so far relieved as 10 be able 10 get on
nv boot and walk without limping.
believe 10 90 be- the greatest Liniment now
known and recommend il 10 every one
] am, sir. yours gratefully,
GEO. W. NELSON.
cE-FOR SALE By
AISQUITU & BRO. and CAMPBELL
& MASON, Druggists at Charlcst0wn.
Jan. %, lS6S-ly.
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CROUND PLASTER and Goes Super Phos-
III plate of Lime always on hand at the Cheap
Store. i. +. ENGLE, Agt
U UMBER and SHINGLES am prepared to
furnish any quantity of Dressed Lumber,
Door and Window Frames, Window Sash, Cy-
press Shingles and Plastering Laths. Palings, &c.
al the Cheap Store. b. +. ENGLE, Agt
VNRESH FISH, am constantly receiving Fresh
I Shad and Herring at reduced prices. WIN
sell them BY the dozen, barrel or thousand War
ranted sound and fresh. b. +. ENGLE, Agt
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New Goods.

IUST received another supply Of New JEWEL
~ RY-assorted setts-in variety and style hard
b. beat and A. low a. can be bought in the City
Call and zee for yourselves. On hand continually
and for sale. Silver Plated Goods Of all descrp-
tions 70 suit everybody. Watches and Clocks may
be bad Of all grades at prices competing with Bal
timore at retail Don't forget At Stewards old
stand. Charlestown.
Nov. S, 1865. l.. DINKLE.
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GOOD Wine needs no Bush"
Bar Room, IN The basement Of me JcCerss-
JOHN 8. YESTERDAY.

Bar Boon, IN the basement Of The Jcferss~
building.
JOHN y. EASTERDAY.
TITS memorable principle that rccIlent drink
| can be made out Of anihing but excellent mste-
rals, and We conceive that we are safe in apertinR
that whatever may be prepared at our establish
ment will be able 10 speak eoquently for ITSELF
Therefore, we invite all who indulge in Social
glass 10 call upon us, and We favor them with
the most favored and pleasant drinks.
Punches, Toddies, Mint Jnlep', Sma'h,s, SIing',
CoJJiers, Cocktails, Sdngarees, Fire. and Sosrs,
Ftip', NcgWs and Shrub Egg Nogs,
lpple Toddies aud hot Drinks in sss,o-,
Vines, Ne, Porter, Brorn Stout,
And Brandy and Whisky pi-in.
Also always an assortment Of superior brand BE-
gars on hand. Call upon us-in summcr--K you
would keep cool"-and winter, II you need so.s-
thing warm AID pungent
Charcstown, August -, 1867.
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TaanurCs y.
TEaIiureS :

WYE have on hand and for sale Baugh's Super
w Phosphate, price Sixty dollars Cash; also a
superior article called Vegetation, which we will
sell payable August LIST, 1869, with well endorsed
note at Sixtv-fve dollars.
Aug. a. 1865. STARRY LOCk.
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TO THE PUBLIC.

TT AVING purchased a valuable tract Of timber
land, and located Saw-Mill upon it with a
capacity Of saving forty thousand feet of lumber
weekly, | will be prepared to furnish nearly
Every Variety OF Lumber,
Such as Pine Plank, ,JOists, Rgfters Shading.
Pldstcring Ldh, Chestnut Pdiings,
OAR Fencing Piank, dc.
Lumber will be kept constantly on hand ut the
MILL IL miles above Kearsley & Sheerer's Planning
Mill on the Shenandoah river, and ut Messrs. ID.
Humphreys Co.'S Lumber Yard at Charlestown.
Persons contemplating building will promote
their interests BY calling upon the subscriber in
person, or Messrs. ID. Hamphrcys e Go. before go
ing elsewhere. GEO. ". EICHELBERGER.
AUGUST l3. lsGs-Gm.
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COMPREHENSIVE.

rg,UE undersigned have entered into Co-Part-
nership under the firm Of STARRY & L0Ck,
for the purpose Of conducting the Produce Com
mission and Forwarding Business at the Charles
town Depot. j. u. SIAKkl,
Jan. 10, 1867. JNO. j. LOCk.
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House, sign 81 OrnamentaI
Painting.

TIVE undersigned respectfully informs the oiii-
1 zens Of Charlcstown and vicinity that he Is
prepared 10 execute in good style, substantially
and promptly, and upon reasonable terms, every
description of House, Sign and Ornamental Paint
ing
Furniture, Chairs &c, rc-painted and polished
upon short notice. respectfully solicit orders.
! can be found at the Shop Of the late George b.
Monroe. JAMES \. SMALL.
December 3, lses.
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Largest stock OF Goods,
IN sly LINE,
EVER EXHIBITED IN CHARLEST0WN!
GOODs-RARE ATTRACTIONS!

TENIIE subscriber having just returned from the
city with one of the handsomest assortments
OF Goods in his line it has been his pleasure 10
lect offers them at greatly reduced prices-lower
even than city prices. Come and be convinced,
and you will find articles
BEAUTIFUL AND ATTRACTIVE,
something to suit young and old, gay and sedate.
Don't let such an opportunity 90 by unimproyed,
or YOU may certainly have cause 10 regret il. |
will take the greatest pleasure in showing you any
goods YOU may desire TO see, tell you the price
cheerfully, and sell YOU the goods much more
checriully Don't think it any trouble to me to
show goods; | am always ready to attend to the
wants Of the people in my line
~ Thankful for past patronage. solicit con-
tinuance of the same iavors. i. DINkLE.
Charlestown, Dec q, 1868.
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REMOVED
NEW GALLERY OF
PHOTOGRAPHY.

TINE undersigned would respectfully inform the
inhabitants of Charlestown and the surround
ing country that he has located at Charlestown;
having purchased the building formerly occupied
by A. F. Smith as Photographic Gallery, ana Is
prepared to make the different styles Of pictures
now in vogue. Ny terms shall be moderate-give
me a call ALLEN F. HALL.
January Q, 1s6s-9m.
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q . M NJ L M CIAL.


~
NEW YORK. Jan. s.-Money works easier at per
cent currency the general rate throughout the day
me Erie Company having failed in its negotiations
tor the purchase or lease OF the Cincinnati Hamilton
tracts to build air line from to Davton
the work to be commenced Immediately Private
kilograms state that the Cleveland s. Pittsburg Di
rtctors i've declared scrip dividend OF is per cent
cash, dividend per cent. Sterling EXCHANGE Arm
at 1UeS q 1899. Gold strong; opened at 1854 and
closed a the same figures. Governments active and
firm. Henry Clewes u Co. furnish the following 80
1862, 1l2i 1923 do 1864 10s5 a log; do 1866 1881
@ 1893; new. l08s q 1881; do 1867, 1854 "a 1853 do
1868; 1881 q 1853; 16-4Cs, 1869 @ 1861 Pacific Rri-
road 6's, 1909 a 1909.
Borie' State bonds less active but firm; Missouris
81 q s7t; old Tennessees, Gts @ 66H new do 66l "a
81; old North rolinas, IS; new do 60 a. GA; Viz
ginias, 5Gs ~; Louisiana levee 6s, 65t a 64H; old
bonds, 693 9 7la; levee sights, Z J a III.
Stocss firm after a day of great activity In the
leading shares kcck Island the great feature and
advanced by the combination controlling it to 1884 a
I23k; an advance was sharp. also. on Wabash, st
Paul, North Western, Toledo and Pacific Mail The
spirit OF speculation is rapidly increasing on the
stock Exchange, and DIS fair to continue in lur-
ther RAISE in pr.ces The market active to late
prices:-Pacifc Mall 12l; Western Union telegram
80 q 332; H iItford g. Erie, IS a 2sI; New ork
q 1876; teadirg. 9ia q e4s; Fort Wayne 1i9] a 1i95
81 q sli; Illinois Central, l42 "a 1913; Chicago &
Rock Island 1921 q 1929; hicago & North Weste N
$50 g SSa; do preferred, s62 q sGg.
| p. emium for Gold shortly. and considerable pur
chases are beng quietly made. The Express saw.
the failure of a wholesale dry goods house is an
nounce l. name not stated.
Mining shares dull.
The clearance OF Gold to day at the Exchange Banl
was S35, 4SG 000.
The receipts at the Sub-Trcasury to-day amount
t. to- payments, $l,2O1 135; balance, $50.
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Domestic Markets.

GLOUCESTER FISH MARKET, JAM 7.-For the
week-George's Codfish--No transactions the pres
Z rs. Mackerel-market quiet; stock of Bay No
on hand held at % 00 Shore rs held at Q co. No. 2
at 10 co. Fresh Halibut-last les at 10 ~ cwt. /;
Smoked Halibut 11!c p lib. Oil-Cod SIC P GAL
Advertiser.
NEW YORK. Jan. Section 1c better and decid-
eddy more active; sales 10 0t0 bales; Middlng ur-
tern low grades extra steady other grades dull and
10 q 15c lower; Superfne State 20 a so; extra
200 81 TO@nd hoop Ohio o5 4O extra IVES
ezra 10 q 1275 wheatdali a heavy heavy sales 80
61t q So afoet White Michigan 22J "a 40, the
lower; sales $4,000 BUSH. new Mixed Western s. a
97c, closing at ns price, old do OF a 10 in store
and afloat and retail lots l01 q II. Oats dull
sales $4,000 BUSH; Western 753c in store and 7Sc
afoat. Beet steady. Pork frmer; tales 1850 bbls. !;
new mess 70 80 a 20 g.. Lard steady $50 tierces at
1871 q zoe. Butter quiet Whiskey steady Rice
dull Sugar steady sales $50 boxes Havana at l1bc.
leans at GA q 7ic. Naval Stores-Spiris Turpentine
lower at 491 a 504c. Petroleum quiet. Freights to
Liverpool firm; Cotton per steamer 5-16 a 3D..
CHICAGO, Jan. s.-Exchange on New York at Ito
off buying. and lilo premium selling. Flour-low
grades active; other grades dull; % "a rs for low
to good Spring extras. Wheat dull; No. at 81 a
"a Jc; sales old at 54c; No. kiln dried Sale: new
524 q 53l tor No. and AZ q 49Ic for No. 2 Oats
rmer. Provisions less active. Mess Pork 20 90 cash.
dies 14c loose short clear sides 15Bc Dressed Hogs
active. Live Hogs firm at 20 q % for light ship
ing and 60 q 10 60 for good to choice.
CINoISNAII. Jan. S.-Whiskey is dull and IN
changed; sales at SO. Live Hogs firm ut 10 90 90
II 90; dressed do II 30 q II Co., receipts 1900 Pro-
visions irregular and sellers than buyers sales
Mess Pork at 80 90 buyer January. Bulk Meals firm
and quiet; shoulders sold at 12c; sides held at IA %
10 a 15sc for clear lib and clear. BAG quiet shou-
GERS 14c; clear sides l7a q 1sc. Lard firm and un-
settled with but tile demand sales steam head and
gu at 1sc and steam Leaf 1Sa q Isle. Green Meats
unchangedr
CHARLIE TON, Jap. 7. Cotton-net receipts for
the week 1896 balls; coaswise 81 bales total 5O47
bales; exports, to Great Britain and other foreign
ports, none coastwi 4674 bales; sales for the week
2279 bales stock on hand II 362 bales; market dull
and easier.
CHARLESTON, S. c., JAN Scot opened weak
and closed strong with advancing; sales $50 bales
Middngs 264c; receipts 9S5 bales.
AUGUSTA, Jan. S.-COtton opened quiet at 25sc
and closed active and excited, holders asking &c
sales 76U bales; receipts 1872 bales
SAVANNAH, Jan. Section dull and closed ac-
tive; sales 2200 bales Middlings 27c receipts 1928
bales.
NEW ORLEANS, Jan. 8.-Cotton excited and ad-
vanced sc Middihgs 26c; receipts to-day 6527 bales
receipts the week 26 95S bales expor S, to Liver
20 i 1903 bales; to the Con ent 1854 bales;
wise 1852 bales; exports Today G4S8 bales; stock
on hand bales sales $3.50 bales sales for tie
week 20, 500 bales.
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WEST INDIES.
CUBA


HAVANA, JAN S.-The proclamation of Cap
tain General Dulce is favoraby received by
majority of the people, but is dsliked by the
extremists of both Spanish and Cuban parties.
II is rumoted that an interview will soon take
pace between Gen. Dulce and prominent rev.
oluI'o'.sts IN Havana. Should the meeting be
soccessIui, 1t would tend materially to the res
tordblon oi peace on the Island
News mas been received hero from Nassau
that schooner had recently arrived there
from Cuba after successfnilv iandinn s0 rao
cruits and 1000 muskets Tor the insnrnontS
MANY reports of engagements hetwaan ,bo
troops and the rebels in the interior arr c.rci,e
lating here. but none of the n have vet ra-
ceived confirmation.
The correspondent of the New York Timos
at Bayama says the revolutionary chiefs have
concluded tc issue proclamation making all
slaves free, and fixing day after which they
shall receive pay for their labor, and they pro-
poe to carry this resolution into immediate
effect
The Gazetta will publish tomorrow proc
lamauon by the Captain General, granting
general ami absolute amnesty for all political
offences, pardoning all persons whether now
| coutned in prison, or in hiding or absent from
| the country.
Gen. Duce will issue another proclamation
| to morrow dissolving the military comm issions
and restoring full jurisdiction TO the civil
| courts within few days.
| Gen. Dulce will promulgate the law estab-
| fishing the liberty of the press. The public
prints will be permitted to discuss, withou,
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LONDON, Jan. 8.-The request of the Sub
lime Porte for postponement OF the Golfer
ence on the Eastern question for a few days
in order that time might be gained for instruc.
ton of the Turkish representative, has not
been acceded to. The session of the confer.
ence will certainly open in Paris tomorrow
The Sultan consequently has been compelled
to telegraph at length from Constantinope his
instructions to Ismael Mebed Pacha, the
Turkish Ambassador at Paris. There is no
question that part of these instructions are thai
ii the discussions in the conference extend be-
You'd the Sublime POrte's ultimatum to the
Grecian government that the Turkish repre-.
sentative shall Immediately withdraw.
The Turquie, the official newspaper at Con-
stantiDople, in its issue of yesterday, said that
if the Turkish representative withdraws from
the conference, war with Greece is inevitable.
LONDON, Jan. S-Evenfng.-The Fl rm atti
tude of Turkey on thu Eastern question ex-
cites much alarm.
GREECE.
VIENNA Jan. 8.-The Presse of this city as
serts that the representation of the Greek gov
eminent at the Paris conference will not be
permitted to offer any proposition but will at
tend only for the purpose of giving informa-
ton in regard to the subjects der discussion
The conference will frame a project of settle
ment which it will be the duty of Greece to
adopt, after its acceptance by the Sublime
Porte and the withdrawal of the Turkish ulti-
matum.
PARIS, Jan. S.-The Spanish government is
about to establish a corps of observation OF
the Pyrennes.
A rumor is current here that an instruction
has broken out in Milan.
Dispatches from Madrid report that much
agitation prevails in all parts of Spain.
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AUGUSTA.


Especial Dispatch by International Linel
THE sENAToRsHIP PEACE AT THE CAPITAL.
AUGUSTA, Jan. S.In regard to the Senate
rial contest it is now settled beyond all ques
ton that Mr.. Perry threw the blank vote by
design, and in accordance with pledge which
he had given to the friends of one of the can
didates. The feeling is, therefore, settling
down to acquiescence in the nomination made
last night. Several of the prominent friends
and supporters of Mr. Morrill, have signified
their Intention to accept the result and their
counsels will undoubtedly prevail over the
more hot headed and belligerent. In any
event he election of Mr.. Hamlin is regarded
as an accomplished fact. All the political sa-
schems and prominent lobbyists, and the host
of minor fuglemen, serving in the interest OF
the two candidates, have departed from the
city, and tonight the Augusta House is lett in
peace and q1ietude. DIRIGo.
ITO the Associated Press
AUGUSTA, Jan. 8-The great Senatorial
contest is practically ended. The excitement
has passed away and it is now conceded that
Mr.. Hamlin, who fairly won, will receive the
unanimous support of Lis party at the election
one week from next Tuesday
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the intervention of the censorship, all ques.

| the Intervention of the censorship, all ques.
| tions except those relating to slavery and the
dogmas of the Catholic religion.
HAYTI.
The British war steamer Eclipse has arrived
here with important news from Port au
Prince.
The Hayden steamer Salnave had seized the
British schooner Couch from st. Marie with q
cargo of coffee and cotton, and carried her into
Port au Prince as a prize.
1t was reported that the U. S. Consul at Aux
Cages had been roughly handled by the revo-
lullouists, but the story is not credited.
An attack was about to be made OF the port
of Aquin.
President Salnave has ordered his steamers
to attack the port in front, while he will per-
sonally superiLtend the landing OF the forces
in the rear of the place. The women and chill
dren have all lett and taken refuge in ships in
the barbor.
There was fight at Aux Cages on Christ
mas in which the citizens and troops defeated
the niu;iets
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Boston Boot and Shoe Market.

BOSTON. JAM
In the Boot and s. oe trade the new year "opens
with good prospects for an active trl de at least for
the Spring business. At present thele is quite a
movement of go IDS to the Southern market, and the
earances to New Orleans aud other prominent
cities in the Southern states Largely in excess
the corresponding week last year To New York
and the more distan Western markets the shipments
very light. as is usua in the month OF JANUARY
Prices are ruling steady and firm while the cost o.
making is fully up to that Of last year. Manufac-
turi es have commenced to make up stock TO a CON-
siderable extent, and There are no tears of short
supply; except it be OF pump sole work and hand
made shoes and slippers The continued stringency
the payment for goods sold on time during he last
Fall, and has tendency to keep back orders fol
Spring work. Aside from this the imme late flu ure
OF tn Boot and shoe trade was never more promis-
ing for an active demand than it IS at tits time The
number of cases shipped this week have been 1864
cases, the la ges shipments being TO New Orleans
307s cases. The total shipments last year for the
first week in January we bnt 30S7 cases, being
900 less than the present week.-Shoe and Leather
Reporter.