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Semi-weekly Louisianian. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1871-1872, 1872-01-28
Unblushing Mendacity.

The political adventurer who airs
his crude ideas and exhibits his al
most inconceivable ignorance in the
columns ofThe Baton Rouge Grand
Era has achieved a disgraceful
notoriety throughout the State as a
gratuitous falsi6er, yet in his loftiest
fights of falsehood he never before
Semi-weekly Louisianian. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1871-1872, 1872-01-28
DIR. w. 9111c,

A graduate from the University of Coo
penhagen, Denmark, and honorary NJ. D.
nom the University of Padova, Italy; for
several years assistan: physician to the cele-
brated Prot. Ricord, Paris. DIR. BILLIE
has acquired high reputation as SPE-
CIALIST for all kinds of Sexual diseases,
male and female. Private diseases cured
after new, sure and quick method.
Painful and Retained Menstruation
quickly relieved. Perfect cure always
warranted. Letters containing SIS and
stamps will receive prompt attention. All
consultations and Communications strictly
confidential. ian18-6m
Semi-weekly Louisianian. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1871-1872, 1872-01-28

The undersigned notifies the Public
OF the establishment of
CIGAR MANUFACTORY,
at No. 129 Polymnia Street, near Dry
ades Street, where orders will be
thankfully received and promptly at
tended to. 0. B. BOUDEZ,
3m New Orleans, Dec. IL, 1871.
Semi-weekly Louisianian. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1871-1872, 1872-01-28
CARPET WAREHOUSE.

II. CHARITIES STREET.
A BROUSSEAU L CO., Importers and
Dealers at Wholesale and Retail, offer at
low prces
CARPETING,
FLOOR OIL CLOTH,
MATING.
Curtain and Upholsterers' Materiali
Window Shades, Table Covers, Hair
Moths. lace Curtains. Cornicts, eta,
Semi-weekly Louisianian. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1871-1872, 1872-01-28
FINAL.

"a generous, manly, Independent,
uncious conduct, we shall strive
=, ue our paper, from an ephem-
a., and temporary existence, and
II upon a basis, that if we
command" we shall at all
ps observe" success.
Semi-weekly Louisianian. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1871-1872, 1872-01-28
sm. G. BROWN ---EditOr.
PROSPECTUS
OF THE


!, tbe epdeavor to establish another
Republican journal in New Orleans,
aA propustors of the LoU1sIANIAN,
wpose toila necessity which has
bsa long and sometimes painfully
ff 70 eust. In the transition state
ofcnpeOple, in their struggling efforts
to stain that position in the Body
Polite. which we conceive to be their
at, It is regarded that much infor-
1lfon, guidance, encouragement,
ansel and reproof have been lost, in
slsduence of the lack Of q medium,
trough which these deficiencies might
L supplied. We shall strive to make
4. LOUIsI,NIAN desiderdtum in thes,
Semi-weekly Louisianian. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1871-1872, 1872-01-28
EDUCATION.

, We snail sustain the carrying out of
PROVISIONS Of the act establishing
'Onmon school system, and urge
paramount duty the education of
= youth, as vitality connected with
OSh enlightenment, and the secu
aud stability of a Republican
~srnmept
Semi-weekly Louisianian. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1871-1872, 1872-01-28

ccsduence of the lack Of medium,
trough which these deficiencies might
I supplied. We shall strive to make
1. LoUIsIANIAN a desiderdtum in these
zFects.
POLICY.
Is our motto indicates, the LOUI-
sSAS shall be "Republicn at all
and mder all circumstances" We
4 advocate the security and enjoy
.snt Of broad civil liberty, the abso-
tie equality OF all men before the law,
|nd an impartial distribution Of hon
and patronage to all who merit
aem.
Desirous of allaying animosities, OF
;lGterating the memory of the bitter
Hof promoting harmony and union
-ng all classes and between all in
ass, We shall advocate the removal
.Lpolitical disabilities foster kind
.Smd forbearance, where malgnity
sihsentment reigned, and seek fol
illness and justice where wrong and
,lpression prevailed. Thus united in
N aims and objects, we shall conserve
rbest interests, elevate our noble
Ste, to an enviable position among
.Esister States, by the development
1Aer illimitable resources, and secure
ls tul benefits of the mighty changes
: the history and condition of the
g'ple and the Country.
Sleying that there can be no true
10y without the supremacy of law
"41 urge strict aud undiscrimi.
tAl: administration of justice.
TAXATION.
'eShall support the doctrine of an
N.A2bie division of taxation among
: -'l''seS, a faithful collection of the
''''-aes' economy in the expendi'
'Us conformably with the exigen,
-" Tie State OF Country aud the
-SAaF8e Of every legitimate obliga.
ta
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1872-04-05

| The world Of fiction hardly contains
a more thrilling chapter than M incl
dent which marked the life of the late
Rey. Mr.. Lee, Presbyterian minister
OF the village Of Waterford. n. ".
Mr.. Lee was sitting III his study
about midnight. preparing a discourse
70 deliver to his congregation, when
he heard a noise behind him, and be
came conscious that some one was in
the room. Mr.. Lee exclaimed: (:
''what Is the mattter." and. turning
around in bis chair, he bchcld the
grim face ofa burglar, who was point
ing q pistol at his breast. A ruilian
had entered the house by side Win
dow, supposing all the occupants were
locked in slumbcr.
Give me your watch and money!"
said be, ''aId make no noise Or will
fire."
You may put down your weapon,
for J shall make no resistance, and vou
are at liberty to take all' the yaluables
p0ssess. " was Mr.. Lees calm reply.
The burglar withdrew his mellarillg
pistol, and Mr.. lee said:
II will conduct you TO the place
where my most precious treasures are
placed"
He opened the door and pointed to
the cot where his two children lny
slnmbering in the sweet sleep of inno-
ceiise and peace.
'.,rllcse," said he, ''ap my choicest
jews. Win you take tlIems'
He proceeded to say that as a minis
ter Of the Gospel he had few earthly
possessions, and that his means were
devoted to but one object the educl-
tion of his two motllerless children.
The burglar was deeply and visibly
affected by these remarks. Tears fill
ed his eyes, and he expressed the ut
most sorrow at the acl which he was
about TO commit.
After few remarks by Mr.. Lee,
the would be criminal consented to
knecl and join In prayer, and in that
lonely house amid the silence of mid
night, the offender poured forth his
rvmorSe and pelritelNe, while the rep |
lesentaitye Of religion, of peace, and
good Will, told him to go and sin ITO
more
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1872-04-05

give way he ieapc,l from his litter
| rallied his paIlfc stricken troops. rollet
back the tide Of battle, shouted yicto
ry /. and died instantly. Orators lav,
expired suddenly, either III ilnpasSion-
ed bursts of elolnence. or when the
deep emotion which gave rise to them
had suddenly snbsiled. Messrs. Pink.
ney, Emmet, 4, Webster, and many
Others are examples.
Lagr,ye died when he heard that
the musical prize for which he con
tended was adiMgcd to another. Mr..
lIill, of New York. apprchended for
tI,ett, who was tried aud convicted
through mistaken identity, aud the
mental agony of which induced such a
rush to the lead. that the blood g,lsh-
ed from his n0atriIs and destroyed life.
Climate, in all its extremes of rigor
and oppression, cail be borne with I'M
punity by a well-balaneed mind and
body, when directed By a wise intelli-
geIlce, as proven by Bayarl Taylor
and many other travellers. Eut COM
pare the uncnlti,atetl lntiyes-the
tinid, ilidoleif, encryated, and irrita-
bic of the 1'orrid. with the phlcgmatic
and stupid ones Of the Frighl Zone.
Consider the fact that the worlds civ
iization and culture il nearly all in-
tlnded within the Temperate Zone.
See how the state Of our minds are
modified BY the different periods OF
the day, Sudden changes of the wealth.
er and seasons Of the year. The larg-
est number OF suicides occur during
rainy and gloomy weather or in the
night time.
Daily experience demonstrates that
every perniciOns habit lowers the pow
ers Of the mind and body. Whatever
lebases the one Injuries the other, and
what exalts the one elevates and emo
bles the other. Malifestly a scrupu-
Ions care Of the body and mind alike
md together is the foundation Of hope
mi health, happiness and usefulness
he only means through which to
maintain life, accidents excepted, to
Is proper limits. In this manner our
'wn destiny is placed under our own
and We are responsible
or the nomentUus results. In view
# this subject the truth comes home
o us--Gal. Vi. Z: "Be not deceived;
lod is not mocked! for whatsoever a
nan sOWcth, that shall he also reap
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1872-04-05
A Delightful Hide.

| We have among ms a man nam
ed-let ussay Smith-who is anoth-
er victim of railroad monopolies.
a few nights ago he got in a sleep.
ing car at Pittsburg, and slumbered
peacefully for two Or three hours.
About. midnight he thought he
would get out upon the platform o
few moments to breathe tho fresh
air and enjoy tie delicious NOON
light. He did 50, and slmmed the
door after him. Ina minnie ortwo
he had breatlled enough fresh air
and gazed sufficiently long upon the
moonlight. The door had a spring
lock upon it and would not open;
and although he thumped and
pounded with yigor, the carkeeper
did mt hearhim. So that ,lcnuded
Smith, dressed il a night shirt Of
ridiculous tbi4less, sat down on
the steps while the train went dash
ing over the Alleglanies. Puba-
tly in the whole realm OF nature o
more disconsolatc and melancholy
Smith than tl'at Shuddering being
on the steps could not be fonnd;
and he was mad, besides. When
the train reached Downington he
was discovered. lie retained his
sitting posture when he was carried
into the car. and even when he got
home. And now he sits in chair
with bandagcs upon his head, tallow
on hs nose, mustard pla>tarl on his
back, his feet III hot water, and with
enough rheumatism IN his bones to
90 around among the entire Smith
family and make each member mis-
cradle. When interviewed upon
the subject Of sleeping cars and
moonlight, Mr.. Smith now uses
language which no respectable pa
per can print without endangering
public morals.
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1872-04-05

WATER IN THE DEsERT.-l'nder the
sand 0ftlH Great Desert there Is a liquid
bed which the inhabitants ofthe borders
ofSahara have long been In the habit
of reaching by means Of wells. With
rude Instruments they penetrate the
successive layers of sand, gravel, and
clay, till they come toa schistose or
slatv stratum at a depth of one or two
hundred Mtlloms. This last covers
the the precious fluid, and in penctrat-
ing it, the indefatigable workman are
often overwhelmed by the sudden as
tent oftlle water in great quantity.
Sometimes these wells are completed
under u column 0fa hundred or more
feet Of water for infilhation which it
is impossible to keep out The Arabs
dive to the bottom, remaining not more
than fDnr or five minutes, and bring
to the surface, ,as the result Of each trial
only few pounds Of sand. 1t Is evil
dent that often many years are needed
for the completion oftllese wells, I'M
der such circumstances. The French
have come to the relief Of these mior-
tuImte inhabitants, and have SINK ar-
tesian wells in various parts of the Des-
ert, some Of which furnish more water
than the famous well of GreleIle.
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1872-04-05

Observation-Disclosures abont Prince
Bismarck may not be quite so scaSona-
able MS anecdotes about Prince Alexis,
bnt good ones about either lire worthy
Ofnotc. Not long ago Duke Earnest,
ofSaxeCobnrg-Golha. Of eoAplained in
Bismarck i preselNe that the Iron
Cross had been tlisiribHteG too freely
and indiscrlnIimtely. do not know
about that, replied. Bismarck; The
osrier y conferred on two classes of per,
sonss first to those who have really dis
anguishtal themselves daring the war;
and second, asa matter of courtesy,
to men such as your. highness and MY,
sell.
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1872-04-05
DIR, Il. o. SMITH. DENTIST,
F'aPcr'inanging, CaIccnlining,
Decorating, &c.

II NJ. WAnswoRTH win give nro,npt
f. attention to all orders for Paper-
hanging, Calcemining, DWo0ting, &c., IN
This city or vicinity. Al work executed
In the latest style, In the bcst manner, aud
at lowest living rates ca Orders lcff at
Furniture WarerOOms OF Chas. Mlsllcy will
receive prompt attention. iOyI
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1872-04-05

PREMATURE BrRiAIS.--A great nany
people indulge in serious apprehe,:-
si0nS 0fbcing buried alive; and. in
deed, 40 idea can he more horrible.
About ten or fifteen wears age. the
French Academy of Medicine took m
tile subject Of premature burials. and
finding 70 their astolfislnneht, that no
infallible and speedy test was known.
offered a premium 6f fifty thousand
francs to any person who should dis.
cover one. After several wears of M,
veStigation two were f0Hn& and a dn-
plilslte reward givens
T" /. Hold the finger Of the supposed
deceased II the fame ofa candle, and
y blister will rise. After few mo-
neht>, pilictnre II, and If water ex-
ules. lie still remains IN the body: if
only air Hills the blister, death Is GER
tain. i#Gn tahN
,. Ifthe hahdot the patient. when
held between the observer, anda strong
light, shows rtHitly between the fingers,
lie remains; lfeolorless. or fa whit
isll bsHe, death has stlpervcned.
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1872-04-05

CLEARNEsS OF THE NORTHERN
SEAs.--Notling can be more sur
prising aud beautiful tEan the sill
gular clcarness Of the water of the
northern seas. As we passed slow
ly over the surface, the bottom.
which was here in general Of white
sand, was clearly visible from twe,-
ty to twenty-five fathoms. During
The whole course. of the tour |
made, nothing appeared to me so
Iscxtraorlinary as the immense re-
cesses of the ocean, unrntfled by tie
slightest breeze, the gentle splashing
OF the oars scarcely disturbing it.
Where the bottom was sandy, the
different kinds of esterise, eclimi,
and even the smallest shells, ap-.
peared Mt the greatest depths con-
spicuous to the eye; and the water
seemed, III some measure, to have q
magnifying power, by enlarGing tie
objects like II telescope, and bring
ing them seeminglyneamr Though
moving oua level surface, it seemed
almost as if we were ascending tie
height under MS, and when we
passed over its. summit, which rose
to within few feet
IF om boat and came again to tho
leseent, which on this side was sud.
lenly perpendicular, and overlook
ng a watery guilt as we passed gen
ly over the point Of it, it seemed
SlmoSt as If we had thrown our
elves down this pneipiee; the il
lsiou, frum the elearneSs Of the
|eep, producing sudden start.
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1872-04-05
A MOTHEER-s EIOY.

Is there vacant place in this
bank which could fill" was the in
quiry ofa boy, with glowing q eeks as
he stood before the manager.
q" "l'here is none" wls the reply.
"Were you told that you could obtain
a situation llere?s Who recommended
you?"
mo one recommended me, sir, y
calmly answered the boy. Il only
thought would see"
There was a str7lightforwarlness In
the manner. an honest determination
III the c0untenanee of the lad, which
pleased the man ofbusiliess, and indllc-
cd him to continue the conversation
He said, you must have friends wlm
could aid yo,l in obtaining u situation;
have you told thems''
The quick flash Of the deep blue eyes
was qllenched in the ovcrtakiiig wave
of sadness. as he said though halfmus-
ingly: MY mother said It would be
useless TO try without friends" then
locollecting himself he apologized
for the interruption, and was about to
withdraw, wlell the gentleman detain-
ed him by asking HIM why he did not
remain ut school year or two, and
then enter the business world.
Il II have no time was tile reply. Il
study at home and keep up with the
other boys
"I'lien yon have place, already"
said the interrogation. ''WlYdid you
leave itr'' Il have not left it answer
ed the boy. quietly.
4, ''Blk youlwish 10 leave, what is the
natter" di NJ
III Foran Instant the child hesitatetl;
then M replied, with half reluctant
fislnkles% Il must do more for my
ilnuthcr!'' A
Brave words! Talisman Of success
everywhere. They sank
into the heart Of the listener, recalling
the radiant past. Graspins the hand
Of tie astonishcd child. he said, with
quivaring Soice: MY boy, what is
y0lsr nalnel You shall have the first
fOran apprentice that occurs
10 the bank. Ii, meantime you need
/ 1rien,l come to me, But NOW give
me y0mra confidence. why do you
wish to do more for your mother
Have you no father,
aTeaPs filled his eyes as he replied:
sAIygfatller Is dead, my brothers and
istBns are, dead, and my mother and |
ltB left alone tOllelp each ether. Bat I
he ~ llot,stEong. and ! wish. to axe I
sTe Of herr lLt will pleass her, sir,
hit yon have bOea 50 Kind, and | =an
lnclaOblised to yOu.,' ~ saying, the
oy left, little dreaming that his own
olleness of character lad been as
right glance Of sunshine into that I
Il$y world he hNl So tiembIingly en- Z
red. A boy animated BY the tsesire I
l'lelp his mother will always find 5
le1luS. ra13 e, -eNIaas FIJI ]
4A --y7-rAtp--- .---r-------- ,f d
Do true as steel. YOn viii be called I
~. IL
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1872-04-05

There has been a good deal Of talk
about the New YORK city treasury, but
there Is nothing In H.. Slf
tffst ~ ~ tilfS " i4h. iif'E .ft'i ut.f
.itW%fe -rB 81
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1872-04-05

INGENIOUS SPY.-lt was customary
with Marshal R,ssompiere. when any
of his soldiers were brought before
him for lienioris offences. 10 say to
them, "Brotlcr, you or | will certain
" be lIanged;'' which WIS II sufficient
announcement of their fate. A.Spy
who was discovered In his camp, was
addressed in this language; and next
day. aS the wretch was about to be
led to the g;lllows, he prsselearnest-
" to spenk with the MARSHAL, alleging
that he had somewhat OF importance
to communicate. The marshal l,eing
made acquainted with llis-request said,
IN his rOngh manner, at Is always
the way OF these I,lscals; they pretend
some frivolous story, merely to re
prieyc themselves for few moments; |
however, bring the dog hithcr.'' Be
ING introduced. the MARSHAL asked him
what lie had to saw ''Nhy. my lord"
said the c,llprit, ''when first had the
honor OF your conversation you were
pleased to say. tint either you or |
should be hanged; now | am come to
know whether it il your pleasure to be
80. because. If you won't. must;
that's all" The marshal was so
pleased with the fellows ,humor, that
he ordered him to be set at liberty.
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1872-04-05

iu Dc true a. steel. Yon viii be called
upon By nl;uly TO foryakc MH Oner
you will be told of it' weakness, that
Its object. Is Enaticism. and that il can
accomplish mo good. Aud should oir
'bnenllcs all unite and secure the SER
sices oflukewarm friends and traitor
'olls I'eIHplaEs, and days of darkness
G0mR, and e,T Dnler appear in what
soWemiglt all a ehlldleSs wi,lOwhOod,
desert her not. display the herOism
ofthat one wheSe llulse IL b. yoTa
wort Of power, alld with the urler
IiyBand die. .,s 3n..-
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1872-04-05

FRMALE SoCIETY.-Wbat i IL that
makes all those men who associate
habitaly with women superior to
those who do Dotg What mikes that
woman who IL accustomed and at ease
In the society Of men, snperor to her
sex in general? Solely because they
are in the habit Of free. graceful. coll-
tinucd conversations Will the other
sex. Women in this way lose tleir
friyolity, their faculties awaken, their
,lelicacies and pecnIilrlties untold all
their bcanty and captlvation III the
spirit Of intellectual rivalry. Aud the
men lose their pethntlc, rude. dech,h-
atory. or sullen manner. The coin Of
the understanding and the heart
changes cautillpally, Their a$perities
are rubbed on. their better natures
noIishcd and Frightened, and their
richness like the gold, is wrought NJ
TO finer workmanship by the fingers
of women than It ever could be BY
those OF men. The iron and steel OF
their characters are hidden, like the |
character and arlnor Of 4 giant, BY
studs and knots Of good aiid precious
stones, when they are not wanted IN
actual warfarsn u liig olGheI
lie. who serves well need, not be /,
afraid to ask Ills wages. ~ .''f, y
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1872-04-05

INVITE TIE ATTENTION OF THE
public To their full stock OF the latest
styles in gcntlcmcn's and youths boots,
shoes, guitcrs, oxford ties, etc, etc, as well
as to the very latest thing out in the line
OF ladies' and misses gaiters, h;llmorals,
Newport ties, Anioinettc makins, and
many other new and fashionable styles,
lust received nj the City Boot Store, which
they will sell as rapidly ~ they can find
purchasers who wish ilfst-clnss goods at
the most reasonable rates. They respect
fully invite you TO come and see their
stock. Boots, shoes. etc, made or repaired
to order, and uu troyk trtt'vaRt q.
CITY BOOT STORE, FIRST STREET,
First door West Of Register Balild'g.
Ey3
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1872-04-05

.atEight wont 90 lnto 9 and have
nhItch Ovennytllng len over. Menny.
Iylng teller lar f0anpl oNt tins, sum
TN ursfhulAtieki b. trieing.to gita mum
Der ISdOOti In n AumheF Six boot. a.,
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1872-04-05
TURNING a.a TURNING

r AM PREPARED To no ALL KINDS
i ot turning; Keep On hand and make to
order mwhi,le-bettomed chairs, and spin
ming wheels. Shop near the "Mn9nolia
Mills" JOHN n. METZLER.
Albany, Nov. 8, 1851 ? j.Fi tI{t
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1872-04-05

He who serves well need, not be
afraid to. ask Ills ll'sl wages, a.,. .nsa T.,
,NtfJ 9p.u ~ l~iipuN
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-12-15
Ten Years Penitentiary Sentence
Grenada Railroad Bridge Burned
WASHINGTON

L. q. c. lamar ParaIyzed-The New Or
leans Memorial General Emory-Neyy
Marshal of Supreme Court.
WASHINGTON, December n.-Hon. l.. @.
Z. Lamar, Congressman elect from Missis
slppi was stricken with paralysis to-day.
DR.. Garnett says he will recover
President Grant today received BY tele-
graph copy of the memorial of the Citi-
zens' committee of New Orleans setting
forth their grievances. This memorial vas
soon after placed in the hands of Attorney
General Williams
The information that the committee will
start for Washington probably to-day was
also received, but Judging from what was
said this morning by Attorney General
Williams, their mission will be futile as the
general government is indexibly fixed in
its determination to support the Pinchback
State government
General Emory last night telegraphed the
President that danger of collision existed
between the 'pOlice and militia, and asked
for instructions. A reply was sent at a late
hour instructing him, in effect not to take
sides with either party, but to hold his
forces Sin readiness to preserve the peace,
and to interfere only in case of necessity for
that purpose"
The Department of Justice has closely
investigated all the facts in the case, and is
satisfied with the course which has been
officially taken here blythe administration.
John 6. Nicolay of Illinois, President
Llne0ln'a private secretary, was to-day
chosen by the Judges of the United States
Supreme Court marshal of that bOdT, in
place Ot Colonel Parsons resigned.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-12-15
Furniture for Presents.

The Christmas and New Year holidays are
approaching, aud those who desire to make
to lady or gentleman, boy or girl, an ap-
propritte and desirable present, can do no
better than to visit the extensive furniture
establishment Of Mr.. J, B. Hubbard cor
ner Of Rampant and Perdido streets. His
business career shows to what success a
man may arrive by industry, good jndg
ment and stern integrity, In his stock of
goods there are some of the finest and most
costly articles Of furniture ever offered for
sale in New Orleans, together with low
priced goods for the most modest and
humble households. And all at one price
only, that being under the market else
where