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austerity in his later years.

The PENNSYLVANIA Coal TRADE.-The
coal tonnage from the Schuylkill region, by
way of the Reading railway, last week was
29,942 tons, against 25,497, tons for cor
responding week last year. The tonnage
by this road for the fiscal year, beginning
with December, is 20O,587 tons, against
22S,562 tons to corresponding time in
1867 decrease of 25,975 tons. The en-
tire tonnage from all'the coal regions for
the week was III 1868 tons, against l09,0s9
tons in same time last year-an increase
Of 1864 tons. The tonnage for the
year to Thursday last was 1854, 257
tons, against 12,5l2,S03 tons in 1867
an increase of 1854 tons. The most
of the collieries are now idle,r and
there seems to be no great hurry to
put themsin operation under the present
declining prices of coal. The last Scran-
ton public sale of coal, in its very marked
decline in prices, has quite paralyzed the
trade. Some little falling off from previous
large and sudden advances was looked for,
but q decline in some instances Of SITS per
ton has had very chilling effect. The de-
cline, however, is less matter Of surprise
than was the advance in October Of $3.50
per ton. There was no sufficient reason
then, while there is, from that want of cause
then, reason for the decline now. The
coal production for the year 1868 is over a
million of tons greater than in 1867,
which is fully equal to the natural in
crease, and quite up to the market de-
mand. There is still good line and 9
fair city demand for coal, but ship
ments, by reason of the amount Of heavy
floating ice in the rivers, is light. AS it is
expected that the last public sale of coal at
New York will at once change both the
wholesale and retail prices of coal, we give
no current quotations. The great dealers
in coal having followed the public sale
prices of coal in October, putting up their
prices correspondingly, it is but proper that
they should follow the same test in an OPP
posite direction, and put down prices now.
The best hard stove coal is now delivered
from the yards at about $1,000 per long
ton. The net ton of 1000 pounds is about
dollar per ton less. Soft coal is delivered
at eight to nine dollars per ton, and but q
very moderate business doing.-Ph'tadeI-
DbiG Ledqer.
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DEATH OF JOHN o. L. GoGGIN.-The an
nouncement of the death of our distinguish
ed and esteemed townsman, John 0. L.
Goggin, Esq, which occurred at his resi-
denee in this city last evening, will be re-
ceiyed by our entire community with emo
tons Of the deepest sorrow. Mr.. Goggin
wac one Of our most prominent, most high
ly-esteemed, and most useful citizens, and
for number of years had been distin-
guished member Of the bar, where he had
but few equals. For some time past he had
been in failing health, but it was only few
days since that fears of fatal result were
anticipated. Ne,oS.
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MEETING OF RAILROAD SUPERINTEND-
ESTS.-Bd(timore, January 5.-The presi-
dents and superintendents Of all the roads
IN the existing trunk-line between New
lork and Washington met in Baltimore to-
day, the attendance being full and harmo-
nlous. A further agreement in consolida-
ting the interests connected with through
passenger operations was adopted. New
measures we're approved for further ex-
tending the accommodations of the route
and completing the new equipments now
building. A plan Of avoiding the use of
horses for the through trains in Baltimore
and other arrangements were agreed upon,
by which the time Of the through trains is
expected TO be further reduced in the
coming season. "
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had charge OF theiro operations on the island
of st. Thomas after the late earthquake
there. At the time Of his death he was
electrician and manager for the company at
the wreck Of the Scotland. Concerning the
cause of the explosion no satisfactory
theory can be given The fuses tothe tor
pedoes were very sensitive, and but short
time before the accident, Colonel George
W. Beardsley. chief electrician of the COM
pany, exploded one Of them by simply hold
ing the wires in his hand. It is supposed
shat the condition of the atmosphere and
the violent conclusion Of the air caused by
the explosion of the first torpedo produced
the explosion of the second. Possibly,
some mistake or accident by the men in the
boat may have been thecause. One of the
divers, named Stearns, had q narrow es-
cape from drowning. He still had on
heavy laden shoe, with which he went
down to locate the torpedo, and when blown
into the water, saved himself from sinking
only by clinging to q buoy which was an
chored near him. .55sr-7 ,-s.7
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Petersburg Markets. = =
Reported for the Richmond Dispatch.

PETERSBURG, January 8, 1859.
Business since the beginning Of the year has
been gradually improving, and In some arii-
Giles is unusually active. In the cotton mar
ket for instance, prices have been advancing
little by little until now there is great ANNA
ton, and indeed not little excitement For
several days there have been large :transac.
tions, exceeding the receipts, and reducing the
stock on hand TO about 1900 bales. The mar
ket is perhaps rather easier to-day than yes
terday, but not quotably lower From all
parts of the South we learn that planters are
in better condition than at any time since
the war. They are able, for the most part, to
keep their cotton back or TO store it, awaiting
higher prices for though the crop Is gener-
ally admitted TO be IN excess Of the last, the
receipts at the different ports up TO this date
do not aggregate as much as they did last
year. At the present prices, however, we
respectfully submit that holding back much
longer will be little short Of speculation on
the part Of the planter, which is always
hazardous, and particularly so in regard to
such fuctuating article as cotton.
We have still nothing encouraging 10 give OF
the tobacco trade, The Exchange has been
open for two days, and we append quotations
OF actual sales. The number OF bidders was
not large, no fine descriptions being among the
offerings. From q comparison Of prices now
and twelve months ago It appears that the
lower gradessdo not sell for as much BY from
seyenty.five cents to dollar Is they did then,
and the higher grades by from 81 so TO Is. The
reports of planters as TO the quality Of the
crop are TO the effect that it is the most infe-
rior that has been grown for many years. We
see no frost. bitten samples, indeed, as was the
case year ago, but much Of the leaf Is green,
thin, and papery. It Is thought that In buik
the crop will be fully equal TO thelast, but de-
fcient In weight.
Thereceipts OF corn are large, with no ssies
at higher rate than our quotations, except
Of small lots.
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OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES 200 degrees
j for sale by ,.osr,p nv
i.7 DOVE q hOScLhI.

DOANOKE VALLEY LAND AGENCY.
II, have established at Boydton, Mecklenburg
county, Va ana GENGY to be devoted exclu.
sively 10 the PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE
in fhs counties or Mecklenhprg Halifax, Char
iotte' Ernenburc. and Brunswick. 1t may be con-
adently asserted that no such field for Investment
in real estate Was ever presented ir any country
AZ that now afforded in the lands OF this section OF
syifginia whether for settlement or speculation.
Opportunities for purchasing lands at e1ceedi5gly
low prices are daily presented here, OF whicn
neither purchasers nor agents ut remote point can
avail themselves. Being member OF The legal
profession propose to Investigate land titles, to
make purchases and look TO the making or proper
conveyances TO purchasers.
Fefera to Judge w. T. Joynes, OF the YiTg1nia
"a. Marshall, Charlotte Courthouse, va; Hon.
John Letcher, Lexington, Va; and hon. james
Lyons, Richmond, Va. dc 5S~eoaim q
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] Heyv YORK Cattle s1.rEsf.s

so 3 ~ I1,fIH0sIf0E MONDAY, JanuhfyS.
n. Prices firm with slow, salesss The supply at
quirement OF nm active. trade. Most OF the
csales for common to prime cattle were made
at lEQl7e. p D., net weight. "A small number
ofichoice animals were held AZ iSc. 81 D. Re.
ceipts of sheep are light, with improved prices.
live, gross weight. The price OF mutton by
1.-The carcass was Arm yesterday ut 11114c. g. D.
Swine are In light sapply with prices ranging
from i2glss e = few chelsss sess;wsre re. re-
now sold alive 81 s49 fisf.4 80 u
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NEW York, January o. oon.-M Money lees
active at Z, per cent and zl-l6s commission
added Sterling, 1885,. Gold, 'lSAA0 49, % EOS,
1852, nix North Carolina 8's old, e3as new,
Tennessse8c, ex-coupons,i 66ss; new, SO.
Flour--Common, 50l0c. better. Wheat
Spring, 1@2c. better, and very quiet; Corn,
HG1lc lower. Pork firm at $2a. Lard ffmer;
pentine scarcely so firm at 6l@oSc. Rostn
firm strained, $2.65Q$2.7o. Frsighs dull.
7 Evening. less active and lower;
sales 1000 bales at 27927Ae., cniefly the LAT.
medium and good duh and heavy 8 snpcrfne,
70 fair extra, e. loQs7!So. Wheat closed
dropping with the noon s. advance lost. Corn
lc. lower; old mixed westerns SE9Sepsl 10
new, 99c l$l. oil. Oats dull and declining. Pork
steady Lard firmer; KETTLE, 1e0l9ae. Groce-
bries duietTand firm. Naval stores frmer.
Turpentine, 5lh@5sc. Resin, s$24b@Ss. 90.
Freights q shade frmer (compressedj per
Governments firm. Money easier; call
Ioansi y per cent Sterling quiet ~ lo9H.
Gold, 135h. Southern bonds noninaliy firm.
South Carolina 6's, new, 63r,ff idSao1d
s BALTIMORE, January. s.-- Cotton frnat &c:
Flour, wheat, and corn dnii. FosknEm a.
C1scIsSArr, January s.-Flour and corn un.
changed. Whiskey In fair demand ~ u.
Mess pork, $2s@s2S25. Bacon held at: Shout
ders, l4c.; clear sides, Sc.raItar2
ST. LOUIS, January 6.-Whlskey, TIC.
Mess pork, $29. Bacon higher; clear SIDES,
| 17s1@lSAc. Lard, lsc. s.ar
I WILMINGTON, N. O., January .-Spirits tur-
| pentine weak at 4T047hc.; crude, little offer
| ing; quoted ut $3.50. Rosin weak at $219S.2 70.
! Tar advanced zoe. TO 1915 Cotton weak at
| 25hc. ,eG5ts i 4 R nj Hatssd bRsS
.CHAa1EsToS, January o. Cotton opened
| firm, but closed easier; mlddllngsj WHc.
sales, 425 bales receipts, 66l bales; exports,
coastwise, 1881 bales. m,a
AUGUSTA, January 8,-Cotton opened strong,
holders asking &c.. middlings quoted st &c.;
sales, SOS bales receipts, $50 bales.
SAVANNAH, January 8 Cotton opened quiet
| but firn and closed dull and decliningj mid.
dlings, .25A@26c.i; sales, 800 bales; receipts,
l,244 bales exports, eoastwise, ss6 bales !;
Liverpool, 8, 242 bales. i, 9
New ORLEANS, January 6.-Cotton weaker,
and a03sc. lower; middlings, POKE. sales,
| 2 800 bales !; receipts, 1901 baiesj exports,
| 2, 4ol bales. Sugar active; common, SGl0c. )
prime, l24c.; yellow clarified, l4@l41Sc. MO-
iasses active; common, 52h057c. & prime,
s6M6sc.; choice, G937lc. Gold, 1854. New
York sight, hG0Sc. discount. f2
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SENATOR Wilson. - Henry Wilson's real
name is Henry Goliath. Il was changed to
Wilson by the Legislature Of Massachusetts
for reasons which we're based upon no facts
which have ever been made public, although
there were circumstances attending the CO.
reer Of the senior Goliath which made it
easier for his son to get on well under an
other name. The degree Of distinction
which the Colbaths themselves have been
able to attain has been shown in the case
Of 6 younger brother Of the present senator,
who, under the old cognomen, has become q
door-keeper to the Assembly of Massschu-
setts-though that honor was owing more
TO the influence Of the changed than the
original name.
He puts in word at every little local
meeting at home, and makes himself talked
Of by inserting finger into every pie, how
ever small. He travels round to all the
ward gatherings, to all tho apple bees, and
all cuttings, and all the prayer meetings.
Lately, having joined the church, and hav-
ing joined temperance society, he now
spreads himself upon piety and abstinence,
and seeks in appetite the same tyrannical
legislation that he has helped effect in
slavery. More recently, too, he has shown
disposition to come out in mild, condi-
tioual favor Of woman suffrage-oonditional
on its success-and, by-and-by, he win be
willing to ordain the Presbyterian Church
unconstitutional amendment. '-@
In appearance this man suggests his
characteristics. lie has broad, very
beefy face, with pale, little blue eyes, q
lustful mouth, no beard, and what, with
his oily looks and oily ilccks---lopg, lank,
and tallow-ike-he resembles Chatband
thoroughly enough to pass for him without
change. His hands are of exactly the
flabby sort, such as Mr.. Pcrksniff used to
squeeze Mary's hand in @''artin Chuzzle-
wit" and he is mixture q .tiggins added
on to those other Dickenir" persons which
is true to the original. = Washington Cor
respondence Cincinnati Inquirer. ~
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ROBBERY AND PROBABLE MURpER.-Ch

ROBBERY AND PROBABLE MURDER.-hi-
cago, January Sat the railroad depot at
Fon du Lac yesterday afternoon young
man named Chapman, while passing o
gate leading to the yard, was accosted by .
stranger stepping within the gate, and
Chapman was first struck upon the head
with slung-shot and then stabbed in the
throat with adirk after which slash was
made at the pocket of his pantaloons, which
contained 500. The victim was left un-
conscious, while the murderer escaped on
the train going north.
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-.h'.ss .. r. EOttE1W(A r&SAAW ~
THE EASTERN QUESTION -h2t
PARIS. January s.--La Tavquie, discuss
ing the conference, warns Russia to be-
ware Of another Crimean war. ~ ~
80 THE SOUTH AMERICAN WAR; ~
PARIS, January 6.-South American ed
vices report that Lopez guarantees to United
States Minister McMshon fun satisfaction
for the late alleged outrages. The war
news is unimportant.
FRANCE. ESQ tteef 80
LONDON, January 6.-The dizziness in
the Paris bourse and material decline in
rentes yesterday are said to be attributable
to Ruesia's demands ON Turkey. s. yiF
'lz..f t.'5sss7l ~ II SPAIN. al rid
MADRID, January 6.-A Carlist CON
spiracy has been discovered in Barcelona,
with ramifcations in Saragossa and other
places. Many arrests have been made.
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Mr.. Charles Dimitry, late the young and
talented editor of the Commercial Aduer-
tiser of this city, and the accomplished au-
thor of the new novel "The House in Bel
four Street," will leave here in few days
for New Orleans to take the editorial con-
troll of a newspaper in that city.-Aleran-
driU Gazette. ~ ss.s s. a,@Ls u..
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In the Senate Tuesday, Mr.. Sumner pre-
sented several petitions of citizens of Vir-
ginia asking the removal Of their political
disabilities. Referred to the Committee
on the Judiciary.
The eolored citizens of the United States
WIZ hold national convention in the ma
uohal capital on Wednesday the 18th in
slant, TO take into consideration all matters
aahec'ing their new relations to public af-
iairs and their course Of future action.
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A Washington special to the New York
Eraiing Post says that it has been ascer-
taiDed that the four South American repub-
lies on the Pacific coast accepted definitely
the proposition of our Secretary OF State to
meet in conference at Washington with the
Spanish Envoy for the purpose Of putting
an end to the war now existing between
those republics and Spain. 1t is also posi-
lively affirmed that Chilli instructed her
Minister to accept truce only, without
signing the final instrument of peace, but
this construction imposed by Chilli is, in
TACT, Of very little importance.
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Rumor hints at grand testimonial to
Mrs. Caroline Richings Bernard, rendered
by the best citizens Of ST. Louis. She is
certainly deserving of the grandest ovation
our city can bestow, and we sincerely hope
that the project viii be forwarded to lln-
pletion. ST. Louis Times.
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decided tina. contract IL marriage be-
tween slaves vas legal and valid BY con-
sent Of the MISTER snd moral assent Of the
slaves; and although dormant during
slavery, from the moment Of freedom pro-
duces all the effects which reault from .
marriage contract between free persons.
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PosroFF1CEs IN observation-disclosures A..
Wilson, postmaster at Natural Bridge,
Rockbridge county, vice John Waskey, no
bond. william Grafton, postmaster at
Double Bridge, Lunenburg county, vice F.
e. Arvin, resigned. Mrs. Sarah E. Morri-
son, postmistress at Aspen Wall, Charlotte
county, vice r. A. Baldwin, resigned.
Samuel Fl. Hoodless, postmaster at Guiney's,
Caroline county, vice William Jones, re-
signed.
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NATIONAL BANKs.-The bill introduced
into the Senate by Mr. Wilson, on Tuesday,
checks unless they have money in the
bank to meet them. 1t forbids the paying
Of interest Oh deposits, and provides that
all moneys belonging to the Government
shall be considered as special deposits, and
not be used for the benefit of banks. a
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LAND SALE-A farm few miles above
the city, on the river, to o gentleman
direct from Scotland for 81 900. The same
farm was sold three months ago for $4,000,
showing an advance of $1,000 in that short
period. s as le-e.. =.
THERE'S a splendid opportunity now for
speculation in Virginia lands.s Persons
having surplus capital canrot do better
than invest it in that way. 1t will be sure
10 pay MISUNDERSTANDING Vrginian.
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TIT FOR TAT.-A Petersburg paper hav-
ing credited paragraph from the Will
mington Star " N. C. ErchGnge," the Star
retorts by crediting one from that paper,
{" Dinaoiddie G.. II. (Va.) Erchanqe."l t
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Contracts Between Slaves.

BALTIMORE, January Gin the circuit
court yesterday, Judge Pinkney delivered
an opinion in the case Of Addison as. Addi-
son, in which bill was fled for the sale Of
certain property the title to which IN
volyed the question Of the legality of mar
riage contracts between slaves. The court
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T. COLDS, CoLDs-CoUGHS, CoUGHs.-Tribbett's
medicatei candy is an excellent article for coughs
aud colds. They are very pleasant and will effect
cure in the most extreme cases. We recon-
mend them to all. Tn them.
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. PhiIadeIphia Cattle Market.

- tt.rsT fnsa984 hrs y71AoSDAts SHuuaAy 1'
+ The arrival and sales OF beef cnttse at the
Avenue drove-yard were light this week, only
reaching 1,460 head. The market In conss.
quence was active, and prices rather hrmer.
Extra Pennsylvania and western steers selling
at bile. fair 70 good do. at S6sc., and COM
mon at 5@7c. % b., gross, as to quality, Hogs
cWere- In fair demand at the late advance; 1900
head cold at theadi1erentt yards at e14@DSl4.6o
"A 100 bs., net Sheep were An demand at an
advance 5000 head sold at r6@7c-. b.s gross,
as TO condition. 80
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LONDON, January 4.-Latest news from
Africa confirms the recent report relative
to the safety of the great African traveller
DIR. Livingstone.
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Arrfyal or Treasure.

NEW YORK, January 6.--The steamer
Rising Star has arrived from Aspinwsu
with $500, 900 in treasure. 20 f&g
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SOUTH CAROLINA.
FLORIDA

TALLAHASSEE, FLA, January ga re-,
solution was adopted in the House to-day
instructing the Speaker to appoint q COM
mittee Of Eve to investigate the conduct Of
Governor Reed.
There was quorum in the Senate to-
-Lieutenant- Governor Gleason pre-
siding,
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Fatal shfpwreck.

PLYMOUTH, ENGLAND, January 6.-Thel
British ship Southern Empire, which sailed
from New Orleans with cotton for Liverpooi,
has foundered at sea with oil on board. 'its
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Foreign Markets.

=. LIvRRPo DOL, January 6.--Eoon. Cotton quiet;
estimated sales, II, coo bales. Breadstus quiet.
AFTERNOON Cotton quiet; upiands, ll@n Id;
Orleans. 11A@n I'D. Lard buoyant sc 6ss. Cd.
Mess pork buoyant at Oils. Bacon, BIS.
.LIyERPooI. January 8 6.--Eoenfno. Cotton
quiet; sales, 1900 bales; Flour, 27s. ID.
Lard, 69s. ya, .,. s.,s.5.. fsy# ttr4
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The farm belonging TO the estate Of D.
x !. Branch situated about mile from Peters
burg, and containing one hundred acres,
with an excellent dwelling and out-houses,
was sold at auction yesterday, says cur Pc
tersburg correspondent, under q decree Of
court, for So, 100. Mayor Burgess was the
purchaser. The place is very desirable
one, though much injured during the war.