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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-08-20

THIEF OF Observation-Disclosures is
the thief of time was said many years
ago, and the maxim is believed to apply
at the present day, but in one particular
instance we know of it won't do. Wash
Taylor says it isn't near thick enough,
as he saw his time" in James John.
sons possession. The Recorder inter
viewed johnson on the subject this
morning, and while that individual
amuses himself behind the bars, reflect
ingon the lapse of time, Wash will sport
his mammoth brass thermometer as erst.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-08-20

TIE FLATBoAT RoBBERY.-The crew
Of the Helen Brooke all reached the city
yesterday. They report that they were
put of the boat, after being robbed Of
all their money and valuables, some eight
or ten miles above the city, by Trumbull.
Downing and Davis. The robbers are
supposed to be lurking in the woods
somewhere near Bradley's, and the Off
GERS are after them.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-08-20

ASSAULT AND BATTERY.-At the mar
BILE yard on Adams street, yesterday, a
difficulty occurred between two Of the
workmen named Worth and Vaughan,
in which the former was seriously cut
about the face. Worth, it is said, tried
to avoid the difficulty, but was followed
into the Seibert House and seriously
beaten with a club in the hands OF
Vaughan. This morning Vaughan was
brought before Recorder Winters and
fined fifty dollars for assault and battery
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-08-20

RALEIGH RAILROAD The sale of the
Raleigh railroad was consummated yes
terdsy, Messrs. S. A. B. Newkirk, George
H. Crane and A. W. Norris being the
purchasers. The new firm takes pos.
session Of the road as it now stands, and
agree to finish it within the next ninety
days. There is also a prospect that the
line will be extended to Somerville,
jackson and Knoxville. INK
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-08-20
Book Notice.

The Eclogues, Georges, and Moretum o
Virgil. With Explanatory \ otes and q
Lexicon. By George Stuart, A. NJ, Ed
ridge a Brother, n North Seventh street
Philadelphia, ai % uiu riltalfcgsb laael
The text is carefully selected from the
best Latin literature, thereby making
the work most valuable The student
can secure no better work, or one better
calculated to make known to him the
beauties of that most elaborate and
finished poem in the language, the
Georges. 4E.Gat asa ts8138lE4
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-08-20

h The SULPHUR WELL. Who has not
heard of the wonderful sulphur well
lately discovered at the corner of Elk
change and Alabama streets2 The
whole town has been ringing with the
merits of the sulphur well ever since ii
was first brought to notice, and we are
told that hundreds visit it daily in order
to test its medical properties. Messrs.
Levi Il Bro, who are proprietors of the
well.known staple and fancy grocery
store at the corner Of Alabama and Ex-
change streets, are likewise proprietors
of the sulphur well, and are doing
fourishing business in both branches.
Try the pure, health-giving water. a
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-08-20

STREET RAILWAY EXTENSION. The
work of laying the street railway track
on Charleston avenue is progressing
finely. By the time the theatrical sea-
son opens street cars viii be running
past the New Memphis Theater and In
dustrial Exposition building.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-08-20
RIVER INTELLIGENCE.

ARRIVALS.
Steamer Utah, st. Louis.
" City of Vicksburg, st. Louis
I" G. W. Cheek, Napoleon.
" Celeste, Fulton.
Henry Ames, St. Louis.
= st. Joseph St. Louis.
(" GAINESVILLE, Arkansas river.
DEPARTURES.
Steamer Phil Allin, Friar' Point.
F." Belle Memphis, st. Louis.
" Utah, Arkansas river.
A" City Of Vicksburg, Vicksburg.
:" Henry Ames, New Orleans.
BOATS IN PORT.
7. H. Allen, A. j. White, St. Francis,
G. W. Cheek, Celeste, st. Joseph, Clarks-
vile.
RIVER, WEATHER, MISCELLANEOUS.
The rise and fall at other points since our
last issue. as reported by the Signal Service
Bureau. is as follows:
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-08-20

DELEGATES GoYE.-Ye sterday and to.
day quite number of the Shelby county
delegates left for Nashville to attend the
convention called for the purpose of
nominating candidate for Congress
for the State at large. The Shelby
county delegation seems to be split on
the Cheatham johnson matter.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-08-20

DEAD DoGs.-Csptain Athy says the
dog-killers are doing their work so tho
roughly that he finds it difficult to hire a
sufficient number of drays to haul off the
dead CANNES. BE has therefore set
some of the Changing to burying them.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-08-20

JOE LOCKE has Peterson and Cooley
magazines for September. He has also
all the dailies and weeklies, and a large
amount of periodical literature gener-
ally. His depot is near the corner Of
Main and jefferson streets.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-08-20

suppES DEArH.-Dr. Allan N. sterl-
ing, we'll known physician Of this city,
died at bis rooms, corner Of Washington
and Main Streets last night of eOnges-
ton after an illness of only few hours.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-08-20

.FAx1Ir JARs.-An individual named
E. Roth was before the Recorder this
morning charged with abusing his wife.
he was fortunate to be Jet of with only
8 enc Of Eve dollars
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-08-20

CAMPAIGN BADGEs.-An extensive as
sortment of campaign badges, cartoons,
etc., can be found at Mansford's news
depot, corner Of Second and Monroe.
Also, the latest daily and weekly papers,
magazines and reviews. 1891
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-08-20

j. WALKER, the enterprising news
dealer, No. los Beal street, has al the
latest dailies, weeklies and monthly pub
locations. he has also many European
periodicals and literature that he makes
. specially. Cell and see him.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-08-20

III. @. HOlIenberg has the finest
stock of pianos and organs I'm the
city. Call and see him AZ you like
fair dealing and no humbuE. ~ SIT
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7sTRAYED.

cITRAYFD-FRoM CORNER OF PoPLAR.
Ssi uunlap streets, on or about the 2gtb q
June so,rel horse sSSSs E; ss.' S S,s az
.sen - - ~ ID side; q natural PAGER and
Iinr ssrtis ssil 1--WE S2Q for his recovery
'S Islf aFo' a. q. AJAX. y Madison 81
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-08-20

Buy your wood from C H. John
son, III Poplar st., near Fourth. II
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FRESH 0TsTERs, received daily, on
and after the eth inst, at Continental
Restaurant.
l48 tAA w. W. kINGDON.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-08-20

GRAVEL, or composition roofing, both
GENUINE, by E. c. Jones, 2sl Main st.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-08-20

violin RRd guitar strings, best
italian, &c ~ geebansen's, 2f5
ssepnd street aoalatu ai W
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-08-20

wM. WALLAoE, j. p, will be in the
Office Of S.AAs Moore, Esq, No. 38 Mon
roe street, to transact business as magis-
trate. l2lt
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-08-20

LIVERPOOL. August 20. II 80 a.m.-Cotton
opens quiet. UDlands. 914@97sd; Orleans.
101sd.
2p.m.-Cotton is dull. Uplands, g7sd; Or
leans. l01E9l01zd. Sales, 10, 900 balesfof which
200 we're for export and speculation. l
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-08-20
FoR LEASE.

TSoR LEAsE-THR VACANT LOT, 2Sxl5O
II foat an west side of Secord styaet, between
Real and Gayoso. Also, several bgllding lots
in southeastern suburbs Of the city. tetu,s
reasonable. Apply 10 me At - Front street
AIT jus. ~ SmEEn LLA1.-
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-08-20
AZ REWARD.

GIN REWARD sTRAYED. FROM THE
0lV prepisss q DE-. Hines, SSs Poplar
nine years old, sixteen hands high, and carry.
ing high head; star in forehead; white hind
feet and scars on left fore foot and left hind
foot; Return 70 A.. RR, A. "A, LAURENCE.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-08-20

GAsrtr1rxo, 44s Main street. SO oSst
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-08-20
HON REDFORD's PASTURE AND
GRASS FARM-RARE CHANCE.

MY FARM, SEVEN MILES FROM CITY
wi containing l40 acres of splendid land,
sTbdiyided into fields and wood lots, aud we'll
adapted TO grass culture or farm products;
Over half the land lays on a small creek and
Is ~ the frat quality; large portion of the
remai der is fresh and quite productive. "A
mart has been seeded in grasses, such as Or
chard Red TOP. Timothy, Kentucky Blue,
and Red Clover which would have produced.
had h been harvested. two tons per acre. The
improvements are first class and all new. con-
eisting of neat cottage Of three rooms, halls;
porches, closets, pantry, kitchen etc, IN good
order. A splendid lie, just hnlshed, with
ali modern improvements. containing nfty
stalls, with sleeping room and feed room, ana
large roomy loft above, over 100 feet longs also,
a number of outhouses. Garden, orchard IN
bearing, and splendid well and cistern. me
entire place is watered by never failing springs
n d creeks and cannot be surpassed IN fe'tl-
NV in the country. From two 70 three thou
sand dollars may be made per year. with little
or no expense, by pasturing, ana, u deslIea,
ms I'm hay as is made in the North may be
STown baied and sold in addition to pastur-
ING THE nearest depot of the Sci railroad,
soon 10 bs in ope alton, is scarcely two miles,
fms affordfpg convenient facilities for ship
ming any marketable commodity to the city.
Nv sole object for selling is physical Inability
10 attend its management. and for the next
forty DAYS will offer at q bargain, for cash,
or a portion down, balance on long TIME; or
will trade for city property. Also. my stock OF
6ne Mich Cows, Driving Horses. vehicles,
etc. etc. Possession Immediately. Address
me. care C. II. Bracket 4 Co.. or call at my
i' is5f --' MON. W. REDR0RD.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-08-20
T AK EN- UP.

TAKEN UPON THE NIGHT OF AUGUST
j. 9Th, one bay mare mule, seven or eight
years old, about fourteen hands high. which
owner can get by proving property and paying
charges. @. IL. BRACKET a CO.,
1896 32l Second street.
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FOR r e MT,

nor RENT FOR TWO YEARS FROM
Z September LIST, the whole or one-half the
first floor and cellar Of the fine store 224 Main
street. [lH-152l FRAZER * co. I
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100 and Ill Adams street,

100 and Ill Adams street.
Families can be accommodated with large
and airy rooms at moderate rates. l3lt
DOARDING-A GENTLEMAN AND WIFE
ID or two gentlemen can be accommodated
with pleasant front room and board by APP
plying TO Mrs. Cunningham, 70 Lindentt.
129-f
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FOR SALE.


NoR SAI,E-A FINE BUGGY MARE.
X Annly 10 c. II. Brackett & Co, on Second
street. Also, secondhand rockaway, good as
new. Apply to A. P. Morgan, carriage maker.
Second street. near Calvary Church. 1854
ToR sAIF-A GOOD PAYING BUSINESS,
centrally located, on reasonable terms,
nresent owner desiring to engage in other
busintss. Apply with full name TO
ia A. B Ledger Office.
NOR SALE-I OFFER MY PLACE For
sale eheap. containing 800 acres, seven
miles east Of Memphis on. the Macon road,
and one mile and o half from the Louisville
railroad. For further Information apply TO
me on the place. or w. G. Rutland. No. SO4
Front street, Memphis, Tenn.
1870 JOSEPH GhAhAM.
IIOR SALE Two NEEDLE COTTON
Smiths cotton-press. but little used; one
Straub's corn mill; one upright engine; Il
horse power-all in good order and will be
sold on liberal terms; % o-o =.
1896 r. W. IRVINE & CO.. Us Front st.
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ROARD DING.

DOARDING-A GENTLEMAN AND WIFE
ID or two single gentlemen, can have good
board and pleasant front room at No. So
Madison street. A few day boarders will be
BOARDING. : GREAT REDUCTION IN
ID board at the
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-08-20

Memphis and Charleston railrOad..............
Mississippi and Tennessee railroad. ..........
Memphis and Ohio railroad.
Estimated per wagons and other sources.
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land nicely improved, on Alabama street.
Applyto [12lfl P. II. DAVIE, 30 Court ST..
NOR RENT-FLOOR-THE COMM0DIOUS
and we'll arranged second floor of No. 2ss
Main street, recently improved and lifted fol
any business. Apply to .,..,.,
u.% l.. & A. L. LOWENSTElN.
E0R RENT-STORE l6 JEFFERSON ST.;
X front offices $50 Main; also two residences.
no ieS ", A. WHEArLEY, Bethel block.
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Memphis and Charleston railroad.....
Nam nhis and Ohio railroad ..............

sales to-day, 45l; futures. so. Sales for Sep
TENDER, 201sc; October, 10 3-l6; November,
1SlLo. noaambar IL Q-1en
New-York tribune., 1872-02-20

PROPORTIONAL DIFFERENTIATION.

PROF. pwIGHTs OPINION IN FAVOR OF rs con-
sTITUTIoNALITY.
One of the most important points arising in
connection with the new Charter the question of tho
constltutionaty OF tho proportional representation
for which It provides On this head Prof T. ". Dwight
has given an exhaustive opinion, OF which summary
has already been published in THE TRIBUNE. His
olusion- however, forth cogenty the argument In
favor OF the proposed system that they reproduced
below;
Tie conclusions whch have been reached may he
briefly summed up In the following propositions:
l. Tue object OF article 10, TO- Of the New-YOrk Con-
60 require the LeRslane TO confer the power OF tho
elect appointment OF officers upon some authority
having local orgiD With this restriction, the Leg.
aure may resort either TO tho method OF election OF
r. la the Of .au election it Is only required by
the Constitution that II shonld bo by the vote OF the
Electors o the city OF sopc dlvisen thereof There is
10 restriction upon the modes Of voting or upon the
III In providing for an election the Legislature has
i've system, as applicable 70 legislative or other repre-
5s1ncn G9aS %ay be Sonded as
body.
stood m this state, is that the electors should nhabt
defined territory should he placed ON perfect equality
fhemseiyes together az that
there should be definite ruies concerning the qnaincs
that wi min such territorial district greater weight
ehoud be given to the majority than the minority,
provide from 10 tmo different modes OF ascertain
Ing the electoral VIII This proposition must be taken,
subject 10 any restriction found'in the Constitution
v Tho proposed provision for cumulative vote In the
plan for a charter OF the city OF New-YOrk, complies
with ne general rules laid down la the fourth prOposl
ton and is within the power OF the Legislature. IL
vided In the Constitution. It IL but mode Of carrying
the tiye system into effect While IL contains
all tho elements OF true representative system, 1t
promises relieve some the imperectone which
At aud accOgds with the general prrent or opinion
among political thinAers not only f this country but
elewhxt
VI Ia the strongest view that oan be taken against IT,
the result would Ony be that the cumulative vote could
be counted. Tho law, in other respects, would be
upheld anh charter would continue In operation
I'll amended by "a succeeding Legislature.
WI, The PROVISION tYC tue appointment ~ tho Board
New-York tribune., 1872-02-20
HOW SIGNATURES WERE PROCURED ROR THE
RELIGIOUS AMENDMENT TO THE CoNsrI-


TUITION.
TO the Editor OF The Tribune,
SIR: In your issue of yesterday you give
currency to the charge against the National Association
10 Secure the Religious Amendment OF the United states
Constitution OF using prominent names without author
v The fcts In the show the utter groundessness
and niu stce Of the charge. a. Gov Jewell signed the
call for the Convention which met In Philadelphia, jan
nary ls7la document in which the aim OF the Religious
Amendment movement stated In the cleares terms.
As one Of the prominent signers OF the CALL he was
very naturally and properly included among the Vice
Presidents chosen at that Convention As soon as Mr.
Jewell sent ont his circular stating that his name
used without authority letter sent TO him reminding
him OF his action In signing the CALL which he seemed 70
have forgotten; and now have In possession his
reply to that letter admitting the truth OF tho above
satemeut OF his Endorsement OF the movement. a. The
call for the Cincinnati Convention was sent 10 Gov.
Washburn last December. with note containing the
following words Trusting that the inclosed call meets
your approval, your In solicited To be added with
those oi the gentlemen concurrlng Ihave now before
of your movement" have only TO add that n any gen.
tleuan after committing himself TO movemenfby his
own signature and acknowledged approval, sees ht 10
withdraw there IA honorable way OF 80 doing IL Is
due all concerned that intimaton OF Withdrawal DO
made In some way. 10 the Association 10 which the sig
nature and indorsement given. Until this s done,
the Endorsement and approval stand.
ID. MoALLIsTER, Gen. See. VI the Natl Assn.
Nee York, Feb. 10, 1874
New-York tribune., 1872-02-20

OF Aldermen OF tho heads OF executive S pa
the same general plan Of the cumulative xoto ou'
mode of appoIntinent. and Is not ,n,
viii only add in conclusion that II TINS pm o m
can be made eectual applied to the great Ci VI
York II will beyond doubt, be extensively introdusou leu
into other cities and, perhaps. INTO state ana f
twill also furnish proof or the chPnoy 81 vi
REPRESENTATIVE governments to repair at VIII P1uu,
OWLS Impeding their usefulness and VIII oheer Ip n
ana strengthen the hands of the irichds Vi Fopu""
'"'"'o"' '"ious WV THEODORE W. DWIGHT.
New-York tribune., 1872-02-20
The Trustees of the Peabody fund, of London,

IN lheir IoPVrt o' iob, oh'o tuat puiuihb' "''"""
dating 900 families have boen erected. Other sites
have been purchased ana buildings Will be- erected,
the applications for AZ present far exceed tho
seeYmni0datlOns,
New-York tribune., 1872-02-20

James Mclaughlin OF the IlIary-st. lBrOOk-
iyn) gang OF burglars retired yesterday, In the
Court Sessions before Judge Moore for the robbery Of
Prof wesserman, Prncest, on tho night Of JAN 10.
The pocketbook stolen from Mr. Wesserman was found
Iaush,n attempted 10 prove an abi but the jury found
him guilty and Judge Moore sentenced him to the State
Prison for l7i years.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1872-07-26


lays the Foundation of much bodily suffering.
As q rule men are more solieitous to repair
and preserve their houses, stock in trade INC
other ~perishable property than 20 repair
and preserve themselves. They can see when
awaI Tequiresa Prsp, or weak strnctqre q
giraer, bus appear to be aneonscteusoI or In
dineFent 20, the CRACKS and Haws a evi-
deuces Of decay in nleir " fran ard senz-
tive Organizations. The consequence or this
want OF common prudence is that thousands
fan by the wayside III the prime OF life every
who might have lived TO enjoy a hale
and hearty old age, h they had escorted 70 the
proper means Of recruiting their failing vigor
at ths proper time. Seeing what thas famous
vitellzfng and iHvfgoiaung elezir, Hostetters
stomach Biaers, has done for countless null
tftudes OF che enervsted and broken down,
and with the long, tInbroken record 81 its
cures before him, IL Seems amazing THAI any
sufferer from premature decay, nervous weak
ness, dyspepsia, biliousness, chronic consiipa-
tion, or disease Of arednittent or intermitten
character, should delay even for an hour 70
seekths aid which is t0nlng, regulating and
invigorafng properties have never failed to
afford. e Is no ezaggtratioD to say that Hos
letters stomach Bittsrsi Is Che most faithful
ally OF nature, IN her struggles With weakness
and disease, that medical botany and honest
chemistry have yet given to the world.
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MONETARYAND FINANCIAL MATTERS
--LATEST REPoRT BY TELEGRAPH.l
NEW YORK.


NEW YORK, July 25.-Gold dull but
firm, at I14@a114s. Loans were l. to ,
per cent. for carrying. Clearings, SSS,-
O00, 900. Treasury sold 81 600, 600 at
Ala 4~3-l00all4 60-I00, Treasury dis
bursements, $500 Money easy at
2a4 per cent.
Sterling Exchange-Bankers bills, 81.
Southern State SeeuTities-State bonds
are dull. Quotations are as follows
Missouri, 94c; Tennessee, old, 73c; do
new, 73c; Virginia, new, soc; do old,
&c; North Carolina, old, 3Sc; do new,
zoe. &C.,
United States Bonds-Governments
are dull, unchanged and strong:
Coupons of 1881, I7sc; BIOS Of 1852, Isl;
Dos OF 1884, I5s; BIOS Of 1855, 16E; 5-20s
Of 1865, new, 14s; sos of 1867, ISL; sos
of 1865, Is; do lO-40s, l24; currency Is,
l44; new IS, l33.
Stocks and BOnds-The stock market
was weak and lower in the forenoon,
but firmer in the evening. Erie opened
at Sic, owing to the fire at the cOmpany's
shop, advanced to 5l$c, fell to 5lBc, rose
to 523c, and closed at 52c. Pacific Mail
opened at 764c, sold up to re, fell 10
75Sc, and rallied to the opening price.
II nEot clAaIEc MEAC QultE dtAlNEs NDl III
western was also active and strong. The
rest of the list was dull but steady. 1t
is reported that Drew has not yet closed
out his great short sale of Erie, and still
bears in that stOckr Quotations are:
Canton, 9Si; Western Union Telegraph
Company, Isl; Quicksilver, 40; Adams
Express Company, IS; Wells q Fargo
Express Company, $50; American and
Merch'ts Express Company, "A; United
States Express Omp'y,S So; Pacific Mail,
76l; New York Central, 97s; New York
scrip, 97s; Erie, So; Erie preferred, p;
Harlem, rs; Harlem preferred, $50;
Michigan Central, ll6l Pittsburg, Fort
Wayne and Chicago, 81 Northwestern,
75f; Northwestern preferred, 9l3; Rock
Island, Ills; New Jersey Central, los;
st. Paul, $50; St. Paul preferred, 10;
Wabash, 49, Wabash preferred, 81; Fort
Wayne, 964; Terre Haute, 20; Terre
Hante preferred, AZ; Chicago and Alton,
III; Chicago and Alien preferred, 100;
Ohio and Mississippi, 46; Cleveland,
Columbus and Cincinnati, 81; Burling-
ton and Quincy, $50; Union Pacific, 81;
Central Pacific bonds, l0l8; Union Pa
cifc bonds, $50; Delaware and LOckpOrt,
los; Hartford and Erie, 754.