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Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-12-03


SUaAR-New Orleans prime NEW CROP
114@12c; Demerars 1910; standard hards
144@14tc; A coffee lao; B do. 1870; O do.
13tc.
MoLAssEs AND SIRUPs-We quote New
Orleans new CROP 75e; sirups 6o@75c;
golden strip 75o.
COFFEE-We quote as follows; Rio, COM
mon to choice, at 20@22so; Laguyra 23c;
Java -2l@32c.
RI0x-We quote best Carolina 9@9sc.
SALT-Iiverpool sack So; seven bush
Ell barrels by the car load, 3.35; Ave and
half do. 2.75.
TEAs-Imperial 1.40@2; Young Hyson
2.25; Black 1.O0@1. so; Gunpowder LES
92.OO
-Mackerel-Nos and 8, Is. 90 and
400 = barrel; in kits, Nos. 1, 2 and 8
800, 200 and LIS. Sardines 23.00 .
case.
OHzEsr--we quote factory 81 1875; Eng
Esh dairy, none.
NAns-We quote st 4.75 for 10d's.
and 25c additional for diminishing grades
UANDLEs-Star, light weight, l3c.
PowDER-Dupont 6.75; Hazards CTS;
blasting 4. rs; fuse, per 100 feet, 75c.
SHoT-Patent ESQ; buck 2.75.
LIQUoRs- Common rectiied whisky y
gallon, LA; Robertson County L75@
2.75; Bourbon 1886. so; Lincoln County
1.75tg2. 25; Mghwines 10Y.
BAGGNa-We quote Dundee at 26o
hemp 32c; fax 33c.
RoPE-We quote at lie.
COTTON TIEs-We quote at S@9c-
BRooMs-We quote at 2.25@3. so 2 doz.
demonstrating, y doz, 4O@75c,
Washboards 2.75 y doz; Buckle Is, ' doz.,
2.50@2.75. Tubs 40 y nest. Starch
&c. Csndy-assorted stick 1Sc z
pound; fancy assorted 2Oc = pound.
Snuff 7.75 2 box for CARROTS packed.
Matches S.25 per case. Pepper 33935c.
Spice 800. Ginger zoe. Oysters 3.75 '
case for one pound cans; 5.75 y case for
two pound cans. Canned peaches, two
Donud cana 9 IL 4 doZ Soda 64M7e
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-12-03
New York Money Market.

NEW IUhh1 UoO- III IIo EOII IUOiII
the many reports ofFrench victories and
raising the siege of Paris, put more life
into the room, and run up the price of
gold until 1114 was the rate paid. Carrying
rates LOS 2 cent. The money market is
amply supplied with loanable funds avail
able on call, at SOS 2 cent, with as the
ruling rate Some Banks are sending cur
rency West. Government Bonds at first
call dull, and a fraction lower than yester-
day; but at the noon board prices slightly
improved, and in sympathy with the gold
and stock market, became strong and fair
ly active. Sterling exchange 10S3. State
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-12-03

For Posters, Hand Balls, Pro-
ET8nsnes, Dodgers Tickets, etc, go
20 the Union and American, If
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-12-03
81. NIOIih.

Use Ruth's Square Brand Oysters.
1nnl -
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-12-03

The Ladies will find every style of
shoes for winter wear, with rcd flannel liu-
iDgs, d: Winstoad'B III the Sewauco Build
ing, novel If
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-12-03

Market street, near the Square, Nashville,
Tenn, n. B. HAMILTON, Proprietor.
Single meals, 81 cts. Boarding and lOdg
ng. per day, 81, nov1 d&wtf
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-12-03

EoT the finest and cheapest Job
Printing, OF AL KINDS, go 10 thc
Union and American, dcc2 If
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-12-03

Fresh Buokwheat Flour, fine Crystal
Syrup, Cranberries, Shaker Preserves, etc,
received ut Armistead & Co.'S, No. so
Public Square. novel If
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-12-03
81. Louis markets,

81. LOUIS. Dec. Flour quiet and
unchanged; superfne winter S4.15@4.S5.
Wheat firm and demand fair; red winter
$1.27@1.35. Corn firm and demand fair,
ranging from 81 to 5Sc. Rye 6J@7Oc.
Oats 43@45c. Whisky SEC. Pork more
active at O0@19.50. Bulk meats
jobbing lots sold at 7t@Se; clear rib 1Ot@
lie; clear sides 1l@11t &c. Bacon = clear
sides Ice; sugar cured hams PIC. Lard
1It@l2o. Hogs steady and full prices
asked, and from 1878 to S6.4j; mostly
Sc 2O@6.35. Cattle unchanged at $1,000
$50.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-12-03

Tho best Oysters arc Tie Square Brand
at HenIphilrB. dec2 st
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-12-03

CHARLESTON, Dec. Cotton demand
light, but holders firm middlings he;
sales 500 bales; receipts past day 1850
bales; stock on hand, IS, 800 bales; receipts
for the week, $1,000 bales; shipments for
the past week, Is, $40 bales; sales, $4,000
bales.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-12-03
nnrIrrn1fnr tnc Ncnr Is1I.

For Kent Tor the Year 1871,
Two store houses on Union street, NoE.
& and 49, Apply to DIR. Thos Menees,
No. "a Church street. nov27 If
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-12-03

Rulbs Square Brand Oysters at Hemp
hills Oyster, Fiah and Game Depot, %
Church street. dec2 st
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-12-03
The Daily Uuion and An, erIcan.

Total. 1888 33O935 33i5
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-09-02
HOSIERY DEPARTMENT.

l have now on hand large and complete as.
lIg all grades OF the best English Ge man and
french manufacture. Although these goods
nave advanced ma. .erlally in consequence If
Inc war in Euro;e am still oH,rng to my
retail trade all gouds in this line at the remark
soiy low prices which have proven 80 attractive
70 my customers. CHAS. W GREEN,
sep 60 King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-09-02

nSSGlye me- caii oct 6-tf
THE UNDERSIGNED having purchased
4 the sole right Of A. g. Luther y Co., for
the manufacture and sale Of
NON EXPLOSIVE
CRY Stall Z D OIL,
patented July I'd, 1867, nave entered into CO.
partnership under the name o.
COGGSWELL 81 BOYNTON,
and will deal in all kinds of OIL, LA MPS and
LAMP GOODS They will also deal in OYS.
TEkS and FRESH FISH in season. and sell
all kinds of COUNTRY PRODUtE on COM
mission. City and retail trade solicited
j. S. COGGSW ELL,
f. S BDYNiON,
jy 19-tf 43 King street, Alexa, va:
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-09-02
REAL ESTATE &c -.

ANDREW q. MOTT. BERTRAND S. AsHBY
A b. MOTT & CO.,
Wholesale and Retail Dealers in
HOUSE FURN l 81 e GOODS
CUTLERY,
Plated, Britannia Tin Wood and Willow
Ware,
Keap constantly on hand Walters, Toilet
Sets, Foot Tubs, Spice and .inite Boxes, Look,
ng Glasses Fire Irons, Fancy Clothes, and
Market Baskets. Travelling Satchels. Table
Mats. Napkin Rings, Common ense Sewing
Machines, and everything to be found in u first
class Furnishing Store, at SO King street, Alex-
sndria Va. Jan 81
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-09-02
TXTEMsIVE SALE OF STOVES

VNATEMClV = CALE UT DIO I'D
have concluded to offer nv large and com
plete stock of STOVES AT GREATLY RE-
DUCED PRICES until the stock is closed out
The COOKING STOVES are the very best
and approved patterns in use with full sets o, OF
furniture with each Stove. Otner stoves will
be sold At equally low figures. All persons who
want or will want Stoves this fail or winter WILL
certainly do we'll to embrace tn favorable op-
portupity to get them. Thinking it edless to
enumerata al the different kinds or names, |
would respectfully invite all in want to call and
examine for themselves.
ENOCH GRIMES,
je 15-eotf as King street, Alexandria. Va
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-09-02
NOTICE or DISSOLUTION.

NOTICE or DISSOLUTION.
The firm of JAMES F. CARLIN & co. has
this day been dissolved.
August !, 1870. JAS. F. CARLIN s. CO.
NOTICE OF co PARTNERSHIP.
We have this day formed a copsrtnership un-
dor the frm name of
JAMES F. CARLIN & SONS.
and will continue tc conduct the HARDWARE
business in all its branches at the old stand,
No G3 King street
We shall use our best endeavors to give salts
faction to our friends. old and new. All orders
will meet with prompt attention.
JAS. F CARLIN.
EDWIN r. CARLIN.
aug l.tf GEO. BENONl CARLlN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-09-02

j. w. MALLS. B. ". MALLS
MES W. MALLS s. SON,
J 1877 King ST., Alexa, Va.
Dealers in HARDWARE, CUTLERY,
Carpenters Tools, Doors, Sash Blinds, Door
and Window Frames Brackets, Mou dings,
BsIusters Of different patterns, and Newell
Posts. a large stock of French and American
Glass, double and single thick. of III sizes
Paints, Oils Varnshes, Paint and White Wash
Brushes, Lewis Pure White Lead, and other
brands o. IL Q quality, Putty, Turpentine and
Cement, Calcned Plaster, Pitch and Felt for
Roofing, &C. A large stock of Pugh's celebra-
ted Car Augers, and othor articles found in first
class Builders Furnishing establish ments.
All orders for Lumber, Brick and all kinds
Of Building Material, promptly attended to.
Terms cash. feb lift
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-09-02
DREAD AND Ca b X S.

DREAD An D Ca & Els.
The citizens of Alexsndris and immediate
vicinity are informed that the, can always pro,
cure At No 60 KING STREET, corner or
Fairfax, in quantities to suit al! kinds or
BHEAD AND CAKES,
m 4de from he choicest brands of Hour and oy
the most expert bakers.
The proprietor soiicits trial Of his manufa c.
lures, and is confident that those who once buy
OF him will continue their patronage
aug 9-tf L. ChC M I.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-09-02
iy l9-tf

ICED FEED!
Receiving and in store-
100 bales prime HAY.
so bales RYE STRAW.
10 bushels MILL DFFAL.
500 bushels prime OATS.
400 bushels white and yellow CORN.
100 bushels CORN MEAL.
All of which will sell in any quantity at
lowest cash prices, and deliver to any part of
the city free of charge.
VIM. F. HENDERSON,,
ieg1 50 and 81 Cameron street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-09-02
'I'H.OMAS SINCLAIR

I'HOMAS SINCLAIR
CARPENTER AND JOINER
NO 10, SOUTH WATER STREE.
Near the Bank Of the Old pomnioD.l
ls prepared to execute, with dispatch and oH
the most reasonable terms, all work in bis line,
and satisfaction warranted.
He solicits work from the adjacent courf"' IS
he is prepared to contract for building, or 20 40
anv kind of repairing - It lo-tl
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-09-02
BUILDING MATERIAL.
ENCOURAGE HOME INDUSTRY.

T.
VIRGINIA SASH, DOOR AND FRAME
FACTORY,
Corner Queen and Fairfax sts., Alexa.
We have now made up zoo doors Of all sizes,
from 81 to $40; 500 Windows Of Sash, glazed
and unglazed, cheap 20U pairs Blinds. all
sizes l0O00 feet Mouldings, 30 different pat
terms. Will make at short notice Window and
Door Frames, Brackets, &C., Newels, Balus-
ters and Hydrants constantly on hand. Iiber-
al discounts made to dealers.
Being practical mechanics ourselves, we feel
confident that we can please our customers.
Planning, Tongue and Growing, Saving,
Turning and Scroll-Sawing done in the best
manner.
Plans and specifications furnished to parties
contracting with US for building ma erials
mar2 RISHElLL s. HOOGE.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-09-02
nISLl FISH z S II |!

T1ISEl FL s II Z 5 d !!
Arrived per schr. Mary Fletcher, well Sc
lected cargo of
EASTERN HERRING,
consisting in part f.
100 bbIs Halifax No. GlBBED hERk!N NJ
100 bbls PORTLAND ROUND
500 bbis EA5TPOkT No. l
100 bbls superior SP LIT LABRADOR
which will be sold low from wharf.
Auply to NJ ELDRIDGE y CO.,
feb 8-tf NO South Wharves.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-09-02
RON ID 2 l. A S I y <

fNROU ND PLA z
" ,rp, r. any
We offer our GROUND PLASIEk from our
mill IN Princess street, on terms as t2'' aS S CUE
be had any,1hcre. and respectfully sol.c'' lfo'h
orr trieuGs n continuance OF tier ,aV0fS
Jul . LEE & BROTHER,
sr Manufactures and Dealers
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-09-02

iUHN A. FIELD.
(Successor 10 VIM. Buckingham,)
Manufacturer and Dealor in
CIGARS TOBACCO, SNUFF, PIPES, &C..
No. II, King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-09-02

INSURANCE
FIRE AND MARINE RISKS
placed in responsible companies, a. 1air rates, by
ar 7.tf HUOE WEDDERBURF e co.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-09-02
MARRIAGE,

Reflect that sound mind and body are tne
most necessary requisites 10 promote connuoi'
al happiness, Indeed, without these the Jour
ney through lite becomes weary pilgrimage,
tho prospect hourly darkens to the view, inc
mind becomes shad,wod with despair and filled
with the melanch y reflection that the h"ppi'
ness of another is biighted with our own
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-09-02

TMBRELhAS. .ha hast fscto.
th,1 .u'e .,u1'neoouupptvyBlsck Cambric iast color +;
Ito. Ks1 In scotcb .n't GHsham black and green all
nea. and Qualities in eli ghs and ten ribs Also
A. psca Umbrellas Tor the zun a,;'s or ram lneS'
goods are very cheap for t6e re 9uslitS S:UOOD
nuP,3 - -
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-09-02

- FFEES-- II sacks hio L"suHr" anu '"'''
u C..fIees received and for sa!e oy prpN
~ - J Ctl.ItIN NJ LBu ~
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-09-02
DRY GOODS.

a 4 RONG, GATOR s. co.,
Importers and Jobbers Of
Bonnet, Trimming and Velvet Ribbons Bon
net Silks, Satins and Nevets, Blonds,
Nets, Grapes, Ruches, Flowers,
Feathers. Ornaments,
Straw Bonuets and
Ladies' Hats,
trimmed and untrimmod, Shaker Hoods, &c,
237 and 239 Baltimore street,
BALTIMORE, MD.
Offer the largest stock to be found in this
country, and unequalled in choice variety and
cheapness, comprsiE the latest Partisan nov
elties.
Orders solicited. and prompt attention given.
Baltimore aug lS-lm*
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-09-02
MEDICAL
baltimore LOCK HOSPITAL.
DR.. JOHNSTON,

LIN. JOdNOlONS
Physician Of this celebrated institution. has
discovered the most Certain, Speedy, Pleasant
and Effectual Remedy in the world for all
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-09-02

Special Agents for Alexs. and vicinity.
aug 2Q-1m
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-10-04

lecture, and Keep themselves alive. They
prefer to enjoy these blessings even if they
have to trade with Republicans in Boston,
Philadelphia, Cincinnati and st. Louis.
They even give Louisville the cold shoul-
der because she bores them to death with
chivalry and the superiority Of races. Let
New Orleans learn that she is not sectional,
but national; let her be liberal; let her
forget her miserable cant about caste; let
her kick out the democracy of hate; let
her forge bonds of love with all humanity;
let her accept men for what they are
worth, and not for what they can drink;
let her forget her pasteboard chivalry, and
consider that every man knows his own
worth without being told that he is white,
and she may catch up with the little inland
towns that have studied commercial mat
tiers to advantage. If she don't do these
things she will continue in fog.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-10-04
GET OUT OF THE FOG.

While Cincinnati, Louisville and st.
Louis are counting our sweetheart, We sit
down like country clown and lose our
suit. During the past month the three
rival cities of the West have held royal
feasts, to which they have invited all the
Southern country merchants. Railroads
have been employed to transport traders
from Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, Ten
nessee, South Carolina, Arkansas and
even Louisiana, to Cincinnati, where they
were received and treated to the best that
was to be had in the market. Then
Louisville sent out her invitations and
held feast for the crowd that had Just
tasted of the flesh pots of Cincinnati And
then st. Louis followed suit. 1t was
real love feast, and hundreds Of people at
tended. They were wined, dined and
treated. They were shown the sights.
In fact, it was general reunion. and the
Southern merchants filed their orders in
these Western towns, and for the nonce
no doubt they forgot that there was such
a place as New Orleans.
And we, great big stupid louis that we
are, have never said ''come," once. In
fact, we hardly seem to know that the
men in the country have stomachs at all.
We are twirling our noustaches and
gazing up and down the streets, while the
great mercantile world is on the move.
We quarrel with man On account Of his
politics, and he goes to Cincinnati and
seduces our customers away from us. We
pay fellow to hang around, chew tobacco
and drink whisky with country folks that
stumble into town, while we ought to be
paying the country folks to come here.
There is not frst-class hotel in town.
We can not offer him a library or a lee
ture. If he desires to get into shady
spot he must 60 to q graveyard. If his
opinions are different from those of the
prevailing chivalry, he is secuted at as if
he We're an enemy. We laugh at his mis-
fortunes if he is quarantined. There is
no humanity in our midst. - 81
And the Southern country merchants
seeing this state Of things, are quitting US
ana going where they can lodge in .
good hotel, spend their afternoons in
Pheasant park, visit theatre at night or
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-10-04
ON CARONDELET STREET.

On the street there was but little ami
nation yesterday. No activity was mani
tested with reference to any security what
ever, nor were there any indications of
any possible movements to enliven the
market. City securities have the lead
over all others, as usual Ten per cents
are the favorites, and holders who have
drawn greenbacks for theirs at the City
Hall, have generally no objections to re-
investing. The city will naturally be de-
sirous to redeem its obligations bearing
ten per cent interest before it
does those on which it pays a
lower rate, and this fact will always be
combined with the highest rate of inter-
est to keep the ten per cents at a good
demanded to 81 bid. $500 new seven
per cent city bonds sold at 74ss; $4,000 and
$4,000 went at 7433, $500 brought IS. At
the board IS was asked to TAX bid. $1,000
city Fiscal Agency certificates, dated July
and August, were disposed of at So. $500
of the same, sixteenth July, brought s9ss,
and $500 July and August, S94. 81
was offered at the board. $500
seven-thirties brought rs. $500 Metro
politan warrants were sold at 97b, and
$500 at SO.
Five hundred dollars new State war
rants found a purchaser at SO, and $4,000
found friend to pay half point better.
We heard of sale of so shares of Navi-
cation at 50; 80 shares sold at 50 %, and
a resale was afterward made of the same
stock at 50 Is At the board Is shares
were taken at 50 Is. 1000 shares of Ship
Island (old stock) secured buyer
at twenty-five cents, and another
thousand shares brought two and half
cents better on the hundred dollars-that
is to say, 100000 (face value) of Ship
Island realized 1925. These two thou
sand old shares, if invested in the new
stock according to the programme, say at
81 so per share, would realize thirty
shares of the new. Can we then estimate
the value Of the new stock at SIT so?
We should like to see some of it tried on
the street to test the question.
At the Brokers Board the following
ware 10 rat nS asked and hid.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-10-04
The school question is in court, and
he schools and the teachers are as bad off

| The school question is in court, and
the schools and the teachers are as bad Off
as the wards ip chancery. We regret this,
but do not stop at present to inquire who
is to blame. Last Saturday was pay day,
but no pay came to the teachers. Per-
| haps it could not be helped, but We be-
lieve, with little concession, it might
| have been.
The school law is legislative botch.
Some Of its advocates have called it Re-
publican measure, but we disown it as
| such. 1t was framed as if in utter ignor-
ance that the city had schools already,
when the fact was that it had had a pretty
good system for twenty-five years. They
were founded by Samuel J. Peters, Joshua
Baldwin, j. A. Maybin and other far
seeing men, and it is not for this day or
era to inaugurate new system of public
schools. For improvement there is
always room, but it must not begin by
destroying or reducing to disorder
The school law, as offered in the House,
began by framing a system OF school Or
ganization for the country, and then, as
if ignoring that there We're schools in New
Orleans, provided that ward boards in
New Orleans should have the duties and
privileges of such bodies in the country,
and the City Board such as were assigned
to parish boards.
The suggestion arose naturally that the
city need not at present look to the coun-
try tor system, and this idea found ex-
preston by amendments offered in the
Senate to do away with such an absurdity.
The amendments gave the City Board
exclusive control, and did away with al
most all the functions of ward boards
within the city. They did not absolutely
abolish or forbid their existence, but
almost implied as much, by leaving them
a few defined but unnecessary functions
making them strictly subordinate, while
not in any manner limiting the power of
the City Board. The only inference is
that ward boards, if found necessary to be
instituted or organized at all, can only
exercise control delegated or founded on
rules made by the City Board. At the
same time the Legislature in another act
abolished all existing wards, SO that wards
1or school purposes can only now be
created by the City Board itself. |
by the law, appointments of State
SCHOOL moneys are permissible to either
the City Board or to ward boards. which.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-10-04
EIGHTY-TWO AND A HALF.

We have hitherto stood by the city
government in its efforts to restore public
credit and give stability to the finances.
We have especially sustained its policy in
reference to the floating debt. But while
We support them in their efforts there is
room for legitimate difference Of opin-
ion. The city should come down few
points in the terms for exchange of float
ing debt certificates into bonds In the
mandamus which was taken to
compel the city to exchange at
seventy-five We gave our opinion freely
that the city should not be coerced into
exchanging at the minimum price, es-
pecially after it was shown by testimony
that the city had opportunities to ex-
change $500, coo at 81, 5000. 900 at so, and
at " at least $4,000, 900. These facts did
away with all idea Of the legality of COM
polling negotiation at Is. If the man.
damusers had placed their pretensions at
the highest bid offered and prayed that
the city be compelled TO close, ON the
ground that it was the best the city could
do, and further delay should not be al
lowed, they would have had some chance
It generally takes two to make a bargain,
but they would have had some equity in
the ground that further negotiation could
not be of any legitimate advantage to the
city.
While, however, We secuted the idea of
forced settlement at seventy five, when
the city is voluntarily offered better, as
immoral, spoliatory and unjust to the tax
payers, We are not unmindful of the fact
that there is an equity in favor of some of
the floating debt holders. They do not
all represent speculative interests, all are
not bill-passers and legislative jobbists.
We hear it on all hands that settlement
tantamount to the whole debt or nearly
SO can be had at about eighty, and recon-
mend voluntary receding to some such
figure as that, which it is confidently be-
lieved will settle the whole debt in less
than two weeks. Such course could be
gracefully acceeded to on the part of the
city at the present time, and crafty the
warmest supporters and well-wishers of
the administration. We speak in no
spirit of dictation, and our well wishes to
the city administration can scarcely be
doubted