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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-04-17

At the ruins of small house in the burnt
district of Chicago yesterday, the workmen
came upon some smouldering material which
burst into flames on coming in contact with the
air. Such occurrences are frequent, showing
the existence of fire for over six months.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-04-17

The Presbytery of Cincinnati celebrated the
mi-centernial anniversary of its organization
on the 9th inst. Many interesting speeches
we're made OIL the occasion.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-04-17

The census shows that four Of the States req
resented il Congress by two Senators and one
Representative each, have smaller populations
than the District of Columbia.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-04-17

The House Committee on Military Affairs
has decided to establish penal settlement for
soldiers. Rock Island. Illinois, has been Sc
lected as the site of this new Federal peuiten-
tiary for military convics.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-04-17
CIV. l. COMMERCE..
E aAs-lI1EI5.s !s.sas-a.!LT.i esss- Z
.S--.--x-~-
ARRIS AIS,

ARRIVALS.
Boats Lloyd, d Stewart, Major /.
Moore, A Thomas, ( Stevenson, Gen. >hel
man. James Hoy, { r Livcrmnre Md I {
Hamilton, to American Coa Co. Boat d T.y
Tor, gas coal to Sinclair 4 lgnrw. 'ats sam
Swain. A Garrett and VI FerlIsner, !"
HAMPSHIRE and Baltimore Coal c.. Boat Re-.
Eve No = for fish. Bouts } 4 Davis and Dr.
A Briggs coal ana Carrie ii. stone, Tor Wn>n-
ington, d. I.
DEPARTURES.
Boats Harvey Fisk, j K Anderson, Her!.a-
bites, Cherokee Tribe, K II Hayduck, John IS
Bacon, 6 p Lloyd, John ) Fox, Mohawk, SUN
uel Swain, Anna, ) Stewart. Major |.
Moore and Quaker City, Tor Cumberland.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-04-17

The Mr.. Mckenzie referred to in the testi-
mony on the subject Of the purchase of arms,
for the French. is Mr.. Mex. living in New
York, the agent there for the French steamers.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-04-17
MARRIED..

On the 10th instant, in Emanuel Church, Eau
quier CO., Va. by Rev. John Amber, JOHN
u. YATES. Jr, of Baltimore Md to AIRY
BYRD MARSHALL, daughter Of J. Lewis
Marshall
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-04-17

= 1t is limited that all investigation into the
Mount Vernon case may turn n1lt to be a
Rowland for an Oliver
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-04-17
UNITED STATES INTL REVENUE,

Alexandria, April Is, 1872
The ANNUAL LIST OF Ia Els on in
comes for 1871, and special taxes for 1872 have
been prepared, and will be open for inspection
at this office, No SO King street on the following
days-24ti, 25th 26th and 9th instants. Notice
is hereby given that on the days mentioned ap-
peals will be received and determined, relative
to any erroneous or excessive valuations, assess
ments OF enumerations, returned in said lists, and
said lists will be open to the inspection of all
persons who may apply for that purpose
JOSIAH WILLARD,
ap blot Assessor.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-04-17

The prices of coal lands in the Kanaw h
Valley are advancing
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-04-17

The colored people in Washington, yester-
day, celebrated the anniversary of emanGpa-
tidn' BY procession. music, Sc.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-04-17

CALIFORNIA is destined to- become the fruit
garden of the United States. The vegetation
of the tropics takes kindly to her delicious
climate and virgin soil. Broad avenues of wal
nuts, of olives and of oranges already grace the
approaches and winding paths of her older
homesteads The blossoms of the orange or
chards, together with those ofthe ,pomegranate,
almond, peach and apricot, load the breezes
with their perfume. The profit from the
orange trees is said TO be on the average fully
thirty dollars for the fruit of each tree. The
walnut groves yield an income of from six to
seven hundred dollars per acre. The olive
crop yet requires time, but will be. iu the flu
ture, it is confidently predicted, OF great value
At present it is the grape that affords the larg
est revenues. During the year ending Decem-
Der 81, 1871, California exported seven hum
dred and fifty thousand gallons of wine, and
eight thousand gallons OF brandy, ninety per
cent. of which found ready market in the
Eastern States Que vineyard alone has five
hundred acres of vines, is constantly taking in
new ground, and has at present over three hun
dred thousand gallons of wine in its cellars
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-04-17

Mr., SoTuERSs waggish remark, which has
almost become slang phrase, Cant you wag
YOUR left ear p has funny origin. He says
it was pure inspiration. He was playing, one
night to an audience in London, who had,
from some nexrlicable cause become decided
" solemn aud impassive. They looked at
Dundreary as if he had been chair, and re-
fused even to smile at his greatest absurditles.
Sothern was in despair, and, as he sat looking
in turn at the serious crowd, this question DC
Cured to him and he asked it. The effect was
instantaneous, and the chill over the audience
melted into ready and sympathetic laughter
From that time this has been representative
question of this insane and ridiculous character
Sothern can wag his left ear or he probably
never could have thought Of it,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-04-17

hEMAKkS.-lne InuTk'L lot tnNT l. h'lINr.
Wheat is firm offerings OF 2l9 bushels red, WITH
sales at le7 for good, $50 for prime, and 2oD and
2Ol for choice Corn is steady; offerings OF AZ
bushels mixed, with sales at - and 30; River
white brought IS. Rye i quiet and steady. DAT:
are firm; Eggs Are declining. Butter is an
changed Other articles arc without changc
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-04-17

GEoEG.Towy MARKET --Thrr" We're sale.
Yesterday of 5000 bushels good red Wheat
1913. and 10 bushels do. nj 1876.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-04-17

Capt Frank Keys who arrived up On tr"
Lady Of the Lake. reports the bark Marr An".
which left here yesterday morning, oil Pth"y
Point at 5 p. NJ. yesterday, and IL three-mast''!
schooner oil sandy Point and one 'h Shipping
Point, both light. and bound up, early Thu
morning.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-04-17

Schr J B Austin for Boston, hence. al N.n+
yard Haven 18th.
SrhrS Charlotte Fish, Williams: Jessie lia:
ID, Hart. and Mary Standi<h from Boston So
thu city, arrived ut Vineyard Haven 18th
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-04-17

DLAID OSNABURGS, TICKING AND
i SHIFTING STRIPES-Plaid Osnabur->
and Bed Ticking, at all prices. Also Apc.n
Checks and Shirtlng Stripes
ap9 EOOMES, ASHBY & co.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-04-17

CHEETINGS--A large stock of Linen Sheet
y lngS Also Beachcd aid Brown Cotton.
and Sheetings in All widths.
ap5 HUOMES, ASHBY i CO.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-04-17

CUGARS-4 hhds Porto klco, ard - barrel
- Refined White and yellow Sugars, just -
ceived and for sale low by
apps j. {. MlLBI RN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-04-17
PORT or .aLEx.q.rDgEH. .7rRsh IL

Schrs America and Clara Bell Norfolk. H.
Hampshir. and Baltimore Coal Go.
Schr VIM Allen, jersey City. hy Ans"r!r:''
Coal Co.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-04-17

EORTY GROCE pint and half do. FL ASKS
Il and 10 groce WINE BOTTLES, just II
ceived and for sale by
NH 2S-3m +. j. NJ 1LLER
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1872-10-05
Columbia Music Store.
LyBrand & Son

MAKE pleasure in calling the attention OF
Il the public to an examination OF their
sisting of Pianos, Church and Parlor Organs,
Melodeons, Violins, Guitare, Banjos, Flutes,
Accordeons, Brass and Silver Band Instru-
ments Of all kinds. Also, Sheet Mueio and
Instruments on hand at all times. Sheet
Music sent by mail, post paid. on receipt OF
price; and all kinds Of Musical Goods cent by
Express, when ordered, to any pnrt of the
Pianos and Organe for sale cheap. for cash
Pianos, Organs and Melodeons tuned and re-
paired in a satisfactory manner; and will give
especial attention to Packing, Removing and
Shipping Pianos for other parties to any poin
desired, at moderate prices.
All orders promptly attended to and sats.
faction guaranteed to those favorine US with
their patronage. Send for our catalogue OF
Sheet Music and Musical Merch andise. Tay-
lor street, Citizens Savings Bank Building.
Columbia. s. c. NoY
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1872-10-05

tions to be held in their respective Counties
sary steps for the holding Of T such elections M lions
and for the ascertaining and determining the
persons who ehallhave been duly electedthere-
at, according to the rules, principles and pro-
visions prescribed by the Act and amendment
thereto, aforesaid.
In testimony whereof, I have hereuuto get
my hand and caused the Great Seal Of
the State to be affixed, at Columbia,
IL. 81 the 10th day Of September, A. d. 1879.
and in the ninety seventh year OF the
Independence of the United States Of
America. ROBERT X. SCOTT,
Governor.
F. L. CARDozo, Secretary of State.
Sept 1S
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1872-10-05
CITIZENS SAVINGS BANK
SOUTH O. R0T.TN a
Deposits of G1 and Upwards Received,

INTEREST ALLO WE'D A r TIE RA IEIif
SEVEN PER CENT. PER ANAUM,
ON CERIIFICA I Els OF DEP OSII',
AND SIX PER GENT. CON-
POUNDED EVERY SIX
MONTHS ON II COO UNITS.
OFFICERS.
VIM. Martin, President.
John B. Palmer. Vice-Presdent.
A. G.. Brenlzcr, Cashier.
J. H. Sawyer, in general charge.
John y. B. smith, Assistant Cubhier,
Directors. ..
Wade Hampton, William Martin, A. @. Has.
Boll, +. W. McMaster, Il. il. HeinitsL, oln Is.
Palmer, Thomas E. Gregg, Columbia.
J. Eli Gregg, Marion.
G. II. SCOTT, Newberry.
VIC Mayes, Eewberry.
B.H. Rutledgo, Charleston.
Daniel Ravenel, Jr.. Charleston.
Moclianics, Laborcrs, Clerks, Widows, On :.
phans and others may here deposit thor q av.
lngs and draw liberal rate OF interest there.
on. Planters, Professional Men and Truetcef
wishing to draw interest ON their funds until
they require thom for business or other pur.
poses: Parents desiring to set apart small
sums for their children, and Married Women
and Minors twhose deposits can only be with.
drawn by themselves, or, in ase OF death, by
their loyal representatives, "ishing to lay
inside funds for future use. are here afforded
IN opportunity OF depoeiting their means
whore they will rapidly accumulate, and, at
thesame time BIO subject to withdrawalwhen
1eede1. AuR18
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1872-10-05
Portable Fountain Pumps.

TUST received a supply of portable foun
81 tain PUMPS and SPRINKLERS. which
is tho most useful and convenient apparatua
for watering ehrubbery, flowers and plants.
Also, a useful article for extinguiehing fireB
ut the commencement, epriDkllng sidewalks,
&C., DC. For sale at low prices by
June 27 JOHN AGNEW & SON.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1872-10-05

Greeley touches the bell-cord of pub
lie opinion like an old hand. No novice,
he. He said at indianapolis: 'We must
purify the Government-we must recon-
ole differences. The people respond
in deep "Ameni.'
Dion Boucicault says America has the
three best comedians that speak tile
English language, to wit: VIM. Warren,
Lester Wallaok and Joe Jefferson. The
latter he pTonounoes the 'tgreatest living
actor"
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1872-10-05

Trains leaving Richmond ut 2.35 Z. NJ. and
at 20 A. NJ, connect at Greensboro with
trains on North Carolina Division, for all
points South. Passengers leaving Richmond
at 2.S5 p. NJ, connect at Greensboro with
train Tor all points East OF Greensboro. Pas
senger train leaving Raleigh at 7 so P. H.,
connects at Gre ensboro with Northern. bound
Mail train, arriving in Richmond at IL 02 P.
III. JOHN Il. MACMURDO,
General Freight and Ticket Agent.
T. M. II. TALCuT. Engineer and Gen. Supt.
NORTH CAROLINA DIVISION.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1872-10-05

OUR ENGLISH FRIENDS ON SOUTH Ca
RoLINA AFFAIRS. London Eng
land) Punch publishes the following:
The recent convention most clearly dis
closes
That the pride of the State are the chill
dren of Moses;
Mosaic the bankers, the melish, the sail
Ors,
The statesmen-ands so, by the way, are
the tailors;
Mosaic the gold, that is worthless and
hollow,
Mosaic the people-the buzzarda that
The new generation-the party that
claim
To take South Carolina and whitewash
her name
In spite of their promises. whittier than
snow,
1t seems after all are the tribe of Old
Clo.'
Then where in the world can the Old
Suite repair
To buy the reform that it wishes to wear,
Unless to that mart whose success but
discloses
The folly of man and tho cunning of
Moses.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1872-10-05

A CERTAIN CURE FOR CHILLs AND FEvER-
First take the Blood and Liver Pills. to work
off tho Bile and purify the blood; three or
four will be sufficient Then take a table,
spoonful OF HEN T8H6 CHILL CURE. It
has been tried: we know it.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1872-10-05
Richmond and Danville Bail1oad.

6N@ - SsHE, SeNRfHsa1 IN sfIeot Ta on N apa q,
alter Sunday, June 2, 1872:
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1872-10-05
Greenvllle and Columbia RaiJrts d

Eae a NN E rnp PAssE sENGER
sundays excepted, connecting with Nitht
Trains on South Carolina kaiIIoad up tbd
down; with Trains going North and tcuth
on Charlotte, Colu Nbia and Augusta J all
Railroad
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1872-10-05

EThe Norfolk Virginian, noticing the
arrival of the steamship Peruvian at that
port. with a number of English emil
grants, thus chronicles q pleasing Incl
dent: "The passenger list was composed
largely of females, the men being mer-
chants. mechanics and book-keepers.
Among the passengers we're three young
ladies, who were met ct the wharf by
three young gentlemen, who arrived here
Home time since, and who had made all
arrangements to be united to the ladies
OF their choice, who were expected upon
this ship. Inst night, the services Of
the Rev. Mr.. Barten, rector of Christ
Church, we're put in requisition, and six
hearts were made happy" Girls who
would thus brave the perils of the deep
to join their lovers will assuredly make
good wives. We tender them welcome
and heartfelt wishes for their future hap
piness.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1872-10-05

10 the Ladies.
nNE Of the worst forms Of discoloration OF
~ the skin, and OF pimpled and eruptiye
faces, is caused by the use OF OALOMEL and
BLUE MASS. Mercurisl medicines are amp
posed to have q special action on the liver:
in repeated doses it produces salvation, and
in this condition the liver is badly damaged.
The liver Is more torpid; the skin must do
some OF the liver's work, In excreting bile ele-
eruptions, dark spots. discolorations, tuber.
oles, sore mouth, sore throat, catarrhal affeo.
tlons, DO. The only serviceable liver medi-
cine is HEINITSH'S LIVER PILLS. No ca-
lomel. Thoy regulate theliver and purify the
blood. Aug a.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1872-10-05
Change Of Schedule.

WILMINGTON, COLUMBIA d AUGUSTA r. r. Co.
sUPERINTEHDENT's OFFICE,
WILMINGTON, n. O., July 81. 1872.
b. ~ ,o11d1;Gn ArHGR this .ns.sn's date the
be run by u aims on tbis road:
DAY EXPRESS TRAIN [DAILY,1
Leave Wilmington [Unlon Depot 25 A. M.
arrive at Florence. 913 A. N.
arrive a. Columbla.. l IS P. NJ.
Leave Columbia .............. IL 90 M.
arrive al fiorenco. ............ 10 P. III.
Arrive wilmington Union Depot 10. 25 P. III.
NIGHT EXPRESS TRAIN.
Leave Wilmington Union DeI otl 5.45 ?. NJ.
arrive at Florence. -. IL SO P. NJ.
arrive at Columbia... 345 a. NJ.
Leave Columbia. ....... ..... -. 10 20 p. BI.
arrive at FIorence.. ......-... 200 A. NJ.
arrive at Wilmington. ...... -. 500 A. II.
No NIGHT TEAMS leave Wilmington or
Columbia Sunday NJ.
July 81 JAS. ANDERSON, GenI eup't.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1872-10-05

Our friend of tho Christian neighbor says
that people who complain OF dull times don't
advertise. Mako known your complaints.
This is Heinitsh's plan: Make known your
BLOOD AND LIVER PILLS, the best family
pill over made.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1872-10-05

For all Derangements of The
land
tone
andd
d KOSBOROUGtH etor
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-03-14
The IndustrtaI Exposittou

At a meeting of the Merchants Insti-
tute, held last night, the question of
holding an Industrial and Mechanical
Exposition, in this city, was. considered.
Col. Pickett addressed the meeting in
behalf of the Exposition, and proposed
that a suitable building should be erect
ed and divided into apartments for the
exhibition of goods, etc. 1t was pro-
posed to organize joint stock company,
with a capital stock Of one thousand
shares of $25 each. The building can
be erected for about $40, 200; and it is
proposed to continue the exhibition for
twenty days and nights. a committee
was appointed to canvass the city and
present the matter TO the leading citi-
zens. The following named gentlemen
were appointed: Messrs. j. E. Randle,
w. r. Moore, James Roosa, l.. Lagrill,
and E. F. Risk. A committee was also
appointed to map out the work, and re-
port at an adjourned meeting. Messrs
Danbury, Hook, Farris, Roosa, Pickett,
Wright, Randle, Baldwin, and Jones,
were appointed. The meeting adjourned
over TO the 23d inst.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-03-14

|N |.M." LH.#..a| ~ u 81 ~ II T" w
in candy ndtoys TO keep the lost Plead
inRood hnmor and out of the vale Of
tears until the arrival Of its father or
mother.
The detectives recovered gold watch
last night, which watch was stolen from
DR.. Lewis, Of Water Valley, Miss, some
months since. The man in whose pos
session the stolen property was found
purchased the same for valuable con-
sideration.
George Sherman, rough looking me-
gro, indicted FOR committing an outrage
on colored child, was found guilty by
the jury in the Criminal Court yester-
day evening, and sentenced to twenty
one years Imprisonment in the State
penitentiary. F me aa
There are twenty.eight white and
eleven colored churches in Memphis,
any number of colleges, private, public
and free schools, ten Masonic lodges,
seven lodges Of Odd Fellows, two lodges
Of Knights Of Pythias, charitable soeie-
ties and asylums almost innumerable,
ten courts of record and four cemeteries.
The friends of General Wallaces in
dustrial school, located near Raleigh, as
sembled at the residence of Mr.. N. Mala-
tesla, last evening, to witRess presen-
tation of testimonial, in parchment,
from General Wallace to Mr.. William
Mclean, who generously subscribed five
hundred dellars to the cause of educa-
ton. The presentation was made,
speeches were delivered, and sparkling
champagne was quaffed to the success
of General Wallace's praiseworthy en-
terprise.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-03-14
GENERAL MARKET.

Provisions are a shade easier to-day. and
prices of a fraction. but with that exception
there is no marked change in the general mar
ket. Business is fairly active both in the job
bling and order way. We quote prices as fol-
lows. Apples. 81 to 81. Bran. $50 to $50 so.
Beans 50 25to2 IS per bush. Baggine. 171ztolsc,
and demand fair. Butter, . to Csc. common
to choice Bacon clear sides. ~ TO SIC; shoul-
ders, 8 to SIC breakfast bacon. s1<c; clear rib
sides, ~ to &c. Sugar-eured hams, l11S to u.
Cabbages, scarce. SO to sil per crate. Corn
neal, So % to s. 3. Corn, 81 to &c. Cotton
seed, sll per ton on the leTce. COfee-RiO.
q to 251sc; Java. 3 to SOC. Dried apples. TO
&c per 10 peaches, 81 to nc. Eggs, IS to Ice.
Flour. S. 50 to 9 50 for super to fancy. Hay,
SIS to so. as to quality. Lard. quiet; fierce,
el{ to sisc; keg. l01{ to lo1Sc; pail. 1l1<e
caddies. l2c. Lemons. 81 10 81 50 per box.
Molasses-plantatiOn IS to 7Oc. as in quality.
Nails. s IS rates. Oranges, 81 % to g. 50 per
box. Oats. S. TO Sc. Onions. s. 50 to 81 90
per Dbl. Poultry-chickens. s. % 10 $ 90;
ducks, 81 % to "a So; geese. S % TO IS 90;
turkeys. SIS % 70 SO %. Potatoes. 81 50 to
s. IS, as in quality. Mess pork. SIS 50 to sll.
Bulk-ciear sides. 81 to &c; clear rib. 81
to &c; shoulders, ~ to sc. Hams. 81 TO
sc. Sugar. open kettle. 81 to NE; yellow
clear, IL to il5<c; white. - TO lslfe; hard
refined. ls1< to lie. Salt. 81 3 TO s. 3.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-03-14
FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL.
MONEY.
PUBLIC LEDGER oYFIoH,
Mn1fPH1s, TENN. March IA. 1872.


MnPHIs. TEEN.. March IA. lbiZ.J
There Is but a moderate inquiry for money
to-day. but not pressing, and the banks are
supplying the wants Of their customers as well
as that Of the mercantile trade generally at
the usual rates-l0 to II per cent.
Although the sales of the staple have been
large for several days. the supply Of exchange
is not yet equal to the demand, which is ac-
tive both from the banks and different
branches Of trade. Last night accommoda-
ton transactions were made amounting to
$40. 900 at so to 75c discount per e.oc0. a1d to-
day we learn of similar transactions at par,
although the counter rates are firm at &c dis
count buying and par selling.
There is an active demand for gold to-day
from merchants who have recently purchased
coffee and sugar in New Orleans. and the
supply is inadequate to the demand. Deal
ers buy at 1924 to los7S. and sell at llO1s to
1lOA.
Local securities are quiet and without
marked change. The rumor current to-day
that the January and July interest on the city
currency bonds would not be paid has de-
pressing effect upon that class Of securities.
and instead Of there being buyers in the
market at 55c to-day. II would be q difficult
matter To realize over SAC. although the gen.
eral rate given below is the rate quoted.
1t is understood also that provision
will be made for the payment Of the gold
bonds. which, in the opinion Of those who are
holding the currency issue, is discrimination
against the latter, and already there Is some
talk of an Injunction to restrain the payment
of the gold interest until the January interest
on the currency bonds is presided for. NJ
merous letters from Eastern cities have been
received by some Of the banks during the past
week inclosing coupons Of January. all Of
which have been returned with the statement
that the interest would not be paid at present.
This seriously affects the credit Of our rapidly
growing city, and should be remedied. If
there are Taxpayers who are in arrears three
or four years for taxes, some decisive action
should be taken to collect the same. We are
reliably informed that some of the largest
property owners who are in arrears for taxes
have been large borrowers Of money during
the past three or four months for speculative
purposes. Surely If they can borrow money
for that account. they can also sustain the
credit of the city by raising funds to pay
taxes. Railway shares are quiet. Memphis
and Charleston. in small amounts. can be
had at S51zc, County warrants are bought at
SO to 9Oc. and sold at % to s3c. Bank of Ten
nessee money, old. is bought at $50 $50 and
sold at 81 to SSc; dealers purchase of $500
was made at SEC. The new issue is bought at
SOC for speculative purposes. City bonds are
quoted at 5414 to $50 for the currency. and So
to CSC for the gold issue. Arkansas levee
bonds are nominally &c.