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The Vinton record. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1866-1891, 1872-10-17

The great want of the present age IL men
AMI womeb, nealth' and vigorous IN mind aud
hOdy The continued headaches, weakness
es, nervousness, and varying ailments which
atfilct women nre generally the result OF m
perfect aciiGn Of the stomach and other vial
organs DR. Walkers California Vinegar Bit
ters, being composed entirely of vegetable
substances indigenous o California, may be
taken with perfect safety by the most d,cale,
and aIe sure remedy, correcting all wrong
a ton and giving new vigor to the whole sys.
lem l7Oct4wdd
The Vinton record. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1866-1891, 1872-10-17
Notice to Teachers.

THE BoARI Gischool Examiners for VIM
on County will meet at the union School
House, in Macarthur, on the LIST and srd satur-
lay OF March, April, May, September, October,
and November and the lst Saturday IN Janu-
Dry, February, June. July, August, and De
cember, in each year. Examinations TO COM
mence at ten o'clock, A. M. Satisfactory eu-
dence Of good moral character will be required
n all cases. A fee Of so cents Is required by
Aw from each applicant
J.S HUM, school
l.. U. PEkpUE. Clerk, J Examiners.
The Vinton record. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1866-1891, 1872-10-17

CHAs. 2 FFINBERGER came all
the way from Fayetteville, IIls.,
10 cast his vole at the late
election. We commend this
example to Republicans every
were.
The Vinton record. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1866-1891, 1872-10-17

LAST weeks $ Enquirer goes
out of its way to insult Messrs.
Geo. W. Shockey and Jos. B.
Will, who came home from
Washington City to vote. As
he editor OF ,nat paper is des
tilutc Of any sense nf propriety
it is to 10 expected that his p'-
per wall be likewise
The Vinton record. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1866-1891, 1872-10-17

GEORGE l.kARCE is in the field
with his fresh Tl's B 1IlImore
oi Slers, r, ceived dnily by eX-
press, and is prepared 10 furn-
lsh them in any style desirei
George knows how TO dish NJ
oysters, hot and lusciows,-
Give him a call.
The Vinton record. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1866-1891, 1872-10-17

S. j. Eichelstein, Importer and
Dealer IN Wines, Liquors, Cigars, etc. Cham
psgne, Sparkling Catawba sad Ale always on
nand. Pig Iron Corner, Front street, Ports
mouth, o. All orders promptly filled.
ma 30 1871 ly
The Vinton record. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1866-1891, 1872-10-17
Howard Sanitary Aid AssOcia-

For the Reliefand Cure OF the Erring and I'M
fortunate on Principles Of Christian
Philanthropy
Essays on the Errors of Youth, and the fol-
lies Of Age, in relation to Marriage and Social
Evils, with sanitary aid for the afflicted
sent free, In sealed envelopes. Address,
owARD ASSOCIATION, Box P, Pilladel
phia, Pa.
The Vinton record. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1866-1891, 1872-10-17

RICHMOND & HUM invite the
attention of the public 20 a
new stock of hardware which
they have just recelved, and
are now opening. They have
everything to be found in a
first-clasi hardware establish
ment. A variety of new and
improved patterns of heating
and cooking stoves has just
been recsived, which they are
offering ve:y low.
The Vinton record. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1866-1891, 1872-10-17
GUARDIANS NOTICE.

FEoBArE CouHr, VIsros COUNTY, Quo.
NOTICE il hereby gwen that Miles Rat
IN cliff, as Grarnian IL Rebecca Hanson, an
insane person. 'hsr filed his acrounis herein
: for partial settlen Pnt, Hnd that TIL saIne Is
-aet for hearing TN the 18th day October, A. u.
1872; at 10 o'clOrk, A. M.
II. y. MAYO, Probate Judge.
Sapt oe. ls72.4t
The Vinton record. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1866-1891, 1872-10-17
PATENT REVERSIBLE BOOT
HEELS.

These Ice, !, are ,U. ,Sn'oi I" enilreIV conn
I, rart the expensive ami annoying hub irunS
mug the heels d"wn. I hey eau lie attached
to any lOots or shoes, new or old, whether
worn by men. women or clLldren By Their
use the heels are kent straight, the ankles
strengthened, repairs saved, n atnrsS secured
amp durability of bcOts greatly increased.
Try q pair, and you will never do without
lheUP MannIac ured solely by the Reversl'
aud for sale hy shoe dealers generally.
The Vinton record. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1866-1891, 1872-10-17
Yinton Connty Stock Sales.

Vint0n County Stock Sales.
There will be a public sale
of stock, hogs. horses. cattle
sheep, etc at Macarthur, on
Tuesday, Nov. -. and the sec
ond Tuesday OF each succeeding
month.
The Vinton record. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1866-1891, 1872-10-17
M'ARTHUR ENCAMPMENT
NO. lis, |. 0. 0. F.

.,,.,,.,,,. ID OCULAR Meetings ofths En-
;if&t hcampment will hereafter be
SieESSlSceE held on the second and last
|''9,TafS> Wednesday evenings of each
month. PAtnarchs ~ other encalnpments
who may be visiting OuI own are invited TO
attend. JOHN p. DUHKLE, C.P.
JOHN +. RAPER, 8.
Macarthur, Feb'y II, 1870.
The Vinton record. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1866-1891, 1872-10-17
CURE FOR INTEMPhRANOE,

DR.. Henry nolanie's lnebriate Powders will
cure drunkenness and love or desire for in
loxicaling liquors. tan be ADMINISTERED, II
necessary, without the knowledge of the per>
son, in ale, wine, tea or any other peverge
Sent ~ mail OF expiess, 10 any part OF the
United states, upon rerei Ut OF prce-per Box,
81 Principal depot, 80 Frcnt St., New York,
and for sale by all Druggists. Z, VesEie 4 20.
The Vinton record. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1866-1891, 1872-10-17

THERE are four fine white
hogs weighing over 200 pounds
each, remaining unclaimed, in
The Macarthur pound.
The Vinton record. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1866-1891, 1872-10-17

TUESDAY, November 5lb, is
Presidential Election Day.
Let every Republican in the
County OF Yinton prepare him
self to rout the enemy that day.
The Vinton record. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1866-1891, 1872-10-17

The Democratic Enquirer is
respectfully intorme ed that
WiIkrsvllIe and Macarthur
have 'jrined hands across the
blooIy chasm.'- UilkeSriUe
Reporter.
Give us an other shake
: Behold, how good and how
pleasant it is Tor brethren to
dwell together in unity"
The Vinton record. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1866-1891, 1872-10-17
SPECIAL NOTICES.

- !. y. rOSELL, Portsmouth, ohio, oilers
70 the Merchants and Furuscemen Of Vlnton
sounty, superior stock Of Dry Goods and
Notions, on terms the most favorable. John
6illelana, Travelling Agent.
sept iJy.
The Vinton record. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1866-1891, 1872-10-17

MR. YAPLE made a gallant
race for Treasurer against MIR.
Richmond, the strongest man
on the Democratic ticket, run
ming ahead of his party in the
townships where h 3 W a 8
known. His friends chiefly
regret that he did not give
more time 10 the canvass, visit.
ing aud making the acquain-
tance OF the people OF the
county generally, and belive
that had he done so Mr.. Rich
moud's 160 majority would
have been wiped out entirely.
The Vinton record. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1866-1891, 1872-10-17
important to those
Who need FuYni-
ture.

The extensive Furniture
Ware Rooms of w. E.
BUSER has just been well
filled with an entire new
stock of elegant styles and
Of the newest patterns.
Call and see the Cottage
Bedstead with very fine
bracket rail that he is SELL
ing at $3.50. Also the
quarter Marble Bureau
with fine fruit carved han
dies at $4,000. In fact all
other goods are sold lower
than the lowest.
22 PAINT STREET,
Bet. Second and Water,
CHILLICOTHE, O.
The Vinton record. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1866-1891, 1872-10-17

ynO AGENTS WANTED. - Samples
OUU sent free by NAL. with Terms to clear
from IS to $40 per day. Two entirely Lew ar
.cles. salpable rs -four. Address N. H..
WHITE. Newark, N. J.
The Vinton record. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1866-1891, 1872-10-17
TO
RAILROAD CONTRACTORS:

CEALED PROPOSALS will be received at
Sthe Office of the Clerk Of Elk township,
Vinloh county, Ohio, until the hour Of
o'clock p. NJ, on
The Vinton record. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1866-1891, 1872-10-17
DIR. FREAZIE'S
WATER CURE ESTABLI 5HMGNT,

For the treatment OF Chronic and Female
Diseases, Is al Mansfield. OHIO. Send for Cir
cular.
The Vinton record. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1866-1891, 1872-10-17

Hon. john t. WILSON was de-
feated by about 1900 votes in
the Seventh District.
The Vinton record. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1866-1891, 1872-10-17

B. Z. DsDDRIDGE is in Nc
Arthur OIL a visit 10 friends
and pare nts. ler
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1872-04-30

AN INVOLUNTARY CoMPLAINT.-The other
day Q carman employed to convey some
cases Of VINEGAR BrrTERs to the Hudson
Railroad Depot, asked for 3 glass of that
famous restorative before he started. He
evidently had not been aware Of the nature
Of the article, for on tasting ii, he sxclaim-
cd, "this aint the kind'r Bitters l thought
it wAs-iG's medicine" He missed the
alcoholic flavor to which he was accustomed
in his "eys-Openers" and "norning tonics, /"
and hence his remark. He was right /;
VINEGAR BITTERs is not poisonous into1i.
cant, but . death-defying vegetable medi-
cine.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1872-04-30

WARRINGTON, April 20. - An ad
journed caucus of the Republican Sena-
tors this morning agreed on Q plan for
the disposal Of the business Of Congress, as
follows:
First, to complete the action of the def
cienoy bill; next, to act on the House bill
repssling the duty on tee and coffee, the ns-
w and postal appropriation bills, she am
nesty bill, the bill amending she enforce
ment act, and continuing the act Of Apsil,
1871, in fore till the end Of the next session,
Congress giving the President the power
to suspend the habeas corpus and finally
to take up other general appropriation bills.
ST.. LOUIS, April sO.-The railroad man
ayers have discharged all their employees
attached to the srsia upon which Stevenson,
Clans and Dutro were murdered in Cass
county on the 24th, they have received
orders to do so from some of the regulators.
Several railroad officials fled from SedAlia
on Saturday in consequence of reports that
some of the Cass county outlaws were there
for the parpose of sssaasinating them.
Among those who left we're R. 8. Sleteem,
Manager of the Missouri, Kansas & Texas
Railroad.
Hon Willis King, State Superintendent of
Insurance, and prominent citizen; died TO-
day.
WASHINGTON, April 30.-James M. Sco-
veil, Chairman of the Cincinnati delegation
from West Jersey, breakfasted with Sum
ner yesterday. The Senator will not 20 to
Cincinnati, but does not hesitate TO declare
that he hopes che Cincinnati platform will
forever close the issues settled BY the war,
and further declares openly for civil rights
BE says MASSACHUSETTS, would be ably re-
presented by such . man as Francis Bird,
Atkinson, Endicott and others.
MILWAUKEE, April 30.-A severe storm Is
raging in the northwest. Much rain has
fallen and some portions of the railway
tracks in Minnesota are washed away. The
storm ID travelling eastward.
MrNSEoPALIs, April 30.-Advicss from
Oakland, on the Northern Pacific Railroad,
of Saturday evening last, announced the
Wholesale murder of family named Cook,
brother OF Franklin Cook Of this city
The house was burned to the ground and
the bones found in the ruins. II is supposed
the act was committed by the Indians.
DETROIT, April 3O.-Intelligence from
Mackinsw of Friday reports the ice in the
North Channel broke up and Steamers can
doubtless get through
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1872-04-30

BOTTLES Full OF BEAUTY.-Ladies if You would
have beauty by the bottle, all you have TO do Is to
purchase hagans Magnolia Blam That peerless
beautiher of the complexion nol only heightens
natural charms but renders theplainest counte
nance exceedingly attractive. Ii recalls to the palid
cheek the rosy tinge OF health, removes pimples,
botches. roughness sallowness and other blemishes
aud imparts to the skin most delicate fairness and
softness. 1t smooths the furrows caused by time or
care, and gives face, neck and arms the plump and
engaging appearance of youthful beauty All this Il
accomplished by the most manual means, viz: by
gently and naturally stimulating the circulation In
the capillary blood vessels. Besides being the most
ehectual aid 70 beatty known TO modern science.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1872-04-30

CHAPPED HANDS, face, rough skin, pim-
pies, ring-worm, salt rhsum, and other
cutaneous affections, cured, and the skin
made soft and smooth, by using the Juniper
Tar Soap made by Caswell, Hazard & Co.,
New York. II is more convenient aad
easily applied than other remedies, avoiding
the trouble of the greasy compounds now
in use. me-, weow,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1872-04-30

A LADY in Pitts6eld, who Was for long
time troubled with Dyspepsia, commenced
using Renne's Pain Killing Magic Oil daily,
and to her surprise those distressing symp.
toms and feelings left her. She says, "I'
works Ike a oharm.n
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1872-04-30

MANHOOD! WoNASHoODI Who may narry,
who not. why' Impsdiments, causes and
cure; Ios pages sent, ssslsd, for IS cents. Ad-
dress: DR.. Whittier, 6I7 81. Charles street, st.
Louis, Missouri, who treats all chronic, virulent
and special diseases. The most useful specialist
Of the age,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1872-04-30

HAVE you ever tried NATuRx's HAR Re-
sroRArIvE2 You win be- delighted with ii
Clean, safe, and efficient. II 10 driving all
the poisonous compounds out of the market
II is ~ clear as crystal. See advertise
ment.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1872-04-30
LOCAL NOTI O 4 . .

A DEALEn SAYs:-WebslisVs Dr. Frioe
Cream Baking Powder and Special Flavor
ings good and pure, bus we sell that which
v;v,, n, the best pro6t-cheap adulseratsd
goods do that-pure articles, must have
f.iy valuation.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1872-04-30
RoHRER's ExPECroRAL WILD CHERRY
TONIC.
The Universal Family Remedy.

The Universal Family Remedy.
For Dyspepsia and Wssk Stomach.
For the Liver and Kidneys.
For Coughs and Sore Throat.
For the Lungs and Splitting Of Blood.
For Weakness and General Debility.
For Loss Of Appetite.
For Sick Headache,
For DiArrhpA and Dyssntery.
For Fever and Ague.
For Bilious Fever.
For Cholera Morbus aud Cramps.
For PAlpisation of the Heart.
For Broken down Nervous System.
For Neuralgia and Rheumatism.
For Purifying the Blood.
For infamed and Sore Eyes when caused
BY the Impure state Of the Blood.
Call for it at john Bsugsson's, or Eni
Kehlsr, or AddressJ. Rohrsr, sole propris
tor, Lancaster, Pa.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1872-04-30
cuREs DISEASES OF Wm~
THROAT, LUNGS, LIVER & BLOOD

In the wonderful medicine 10 which the afflicted
are above pointed for relief the diseOverer be-
leves he has combined In harmony more of Ma
tures most sovereign curative properties, which
God has instiled into the vegetable kingdom for
healing the sick, than were ever before combined
in one medicine. The evidence of this fact Is
found in the great variety OF most obstinate DIS
eases which II has been found TO conquer In the
cure Of BrOnchttis, Severe Coughs,
and the early stages of Consu m ption, Il has
astonished the medical faculty and eminent ply
elcians pronounce II the greatest medical discOye-
~ of the age. While lt cures the seyerest Coughs
4 strengthens the system and Purifies tho
blood. BY Its great and thorough blood purify
ing properties, II cures all Hum ors, from the
wOst Scrofula In TO a common BlOtc h, Pim-
pie, or EuruptiOn. Mecurial disease Mine
raj Poisons, and their effects are eradlcated and
vigorous health and q sound constitution estab
ilshed. ErYsIpeIas, salt r heum, Fever
sores, Scaly or Rough skin, In short,
all the numerous diseases caused by bad blood,
are conquered by this powerful purifying and in
Yigorating medicine.
7Ifyou feel duh, drowsy, debflitated have sallow
color of skin, or yelowish brown spots on face or
body frequent headache or dizziness, bad taste IN
mouth internal heat or chills alternated with hot
fiushes, low spirits, and gloomy forebodings, ir-
regular appetite, and tongue coated, you are suffer
ing from Torpid Liver or Bilious
ness.v In many cases of "Liver Com.
plant" only part of these symptoms are expo
fenced As q remedy for all such cases DR..
Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery has no equal,
It effects perfect cures, leaving the liver strength
ened and healthy For the cure of Habitual
COnstipatiOno of the bowels it Is a never fail
Ing remedy, and those who have used II for this
purpose are loud IN ITS praise.
The proprietor offers $1,000 reward for a medi-
cine that viii equal 1t Tor the cure OF all the dis
eases iOI which u IL recommended.
Sold by druggists at 81 per bottle Prepared by
r Y. Pierce NJ d Sole Proprietor at his Chemi-
cal Laboratory. 133 Seneca street; Buffalo, N. Y.
r
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1872-04-30

Ladies who nre suffering from certain com
PlAints, known only to females, should at once
get Or. Velpsu's Female Pills. They produce a
most charming effect. Sold by sill Druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1872-04-30
WOMAN.

By aninmensc practice, extending through period
Of many years having within that time treated over
nine thousand Of those diseases peculiar TO
woman, have been enabled to perfect a most potent
and agreeable medicine that meets the indications
presented by that class Of diseases with positive Ger
tainty and eNactnesS
To designate this natural specific compound have
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1872-04-30
Fine Horses for Sale.

T HAVE SEVERAL PAIRS OF GOOD
L Young Horses for sac, saitsd to the Farm,
the Roa1, OF the Carriage, on fair terms for casl
or time. JOHN WHITSITT.
e-Em ption, March LIST, 1917. rehldw3m
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1872-04-30
FOR SALE !!

FRAME HOUSE WITH FOUR ROOMS AMI
n Lot.
Also Twenty Residence Lots in my additions t.
the City of Rock Island. b. DAVENPORT.
ms
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1872-04-30
COAL.

nOOD BLACKSMITHING COAL FROM DAV-
y enports Coal Banks viii be delivered in Rock
Island and Moline
Orders viii be promptly attended to by
b. DAVENPORT,
feb23d3m Rock Island, Ill.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1872-04-30
RATES OF ADVERTISING.

soi sssh square, OF the sp&es esszfisd By ten
....;. VI sehd nenparsil, One Dollar Ter sash In.
.s sPsG,al sotisss, 20 ssnts ps, iiss. Wksa iH-
isS....s.: .ans OF more, 10 pes eszt. absse ssga.
oemnanieationI, Or articles inssrtss sne.s
reading matter, IS cents per line.
DATEx AID WHHKLY.-A dissevut ef as ,..
cent. will BE- made from the Weekly rats. en-
yearly and half yearly contracts, when The san,
matter 10 inserted in both Daily and Wssfly.
Double 0slunns will be charged IS psr ssut
additional.
For kI trsnSisnt adveRtisemsA a9vaaes eay
msnt IL required.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1872-04-30
FOR SALE I!

L. AoOhSs IN We
Liberal Cash advances allowed on COnsign-
meats.
Recommendations National Bank Dav-
enPort; North St. Louis Savings Ass ociation,
Sc. Louis; Broadway Savings Bank, st. Louis
Henry Hass, Davenport, lowe; Aug. Stefin,
Davenport, Iowa; Kellerstrass = Vogsle, Rock
Island, H.; Il. Stewart q Co., Cincinnati, o.
mch29dmwfSm
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1872-04-30

many OF the above symptoms attend the disease, and
at other times very few OF them but the liver is
orally the organ most involved Cure the liver with
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-12-28
RecordeF,s Court.

Recorder Winters attended to the fol
lowing named criminals today: Pat
Haley and Louis Washington stole two
pair of boots from the wrecked steamer
Belle Of Pike yesterday committed in
default of s2o66 bail ssch. Ed. Clarke
stole a watch from a brother African
was captured by police; no bail. Green
Davis, changed with forgery, was COM
mitted in default of $4,000 bail Charles
Hudley and William Halliburton, obtain
isg money under false pretences, were
arrested by pOlice; committed in default
of $4,000 bail each. Flying Ysnsy-aSts.
rious nig-and partner, stopped a milk
wagon on DeSoto street on Christmas
das, and beat the driver; committed in
default Of SaO9e bail, .0H sa1tl
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-12-28
BAaGNa-Ranres from lsel4Isc for light

BAGGING- from lS@141sc forlight
A1 BR IAN, Rnr at. s-@9s0O " ton at the
loyee and 81 1901 so v loOlbs from rates. !.
BAC0N-NQ clear sides or shoulders In mar
kot; sugaT-cqEed hams, l411@lhc; breakfast
BExNS"Qaist; 80 5o@s 90 p bushoI,
CANDLES Ffrm. Light and full weight.
0JHHhEEEsE-Firm and scarce; factory. l59
16Hc; English dairy, l9@l91zc.
C0TTON-SEED-Dull at ~ v ton at the
'CcIOIFiFRE-steady. Common Rio. 2O92lc;
fair 70 prime. ss22@2Sc; Laguyra. 22@2oci ia
9 cjABSBfI2GEs-Prices firm at s6@7 u crate.
UC0RN-MEAL-steady at So 35@S 10 on the
leyee; in store, 50 60@3 20
CRANBERRIES- Dull at sl0@12 90 y bbl;
tC0kN-Firm at 6S@70c fer yellow and
DRIED APPLES : Quiet at 51a@7c % n;
pspDiuHcSRf, s~ssies at 81 OO@5 90 y dOz. for
dressed, and live IS 60C93 40.
EGGS Dull ut 36g37c.
FLOUR Firm and higher. Low grades,
IS 5O96 50 medium, 81 O0@s 50; family and
q GEEsE- Steady at s7@s . dozen for dressed
"t Gi6iSSNfEs-secOnd hand burlaps Ice new.
,HAY-Choice scarce at S33g35; common 10
20 nrime, S24q28; Arkansas prairie, slS. From
aIore 81 55(df s. u 100 lbs.
KRAUf-Quiet at So D Dbl.
LEMONS STEADY at 81 80.
LANE-iFirm at 81 509l Co..
| LARib-JDqll; ,tierce refined, SA@SAc; keg
do, % 9s'4cs rail, PNelpc. leyee and store
LIVE sEoGE=jBeef cattle, choice. 5@5%c;
mediun to sesds 2@4l4c ,Sfoss; hogs, 4h@454i
M0LAssEs-F good to choice Louisi-
NAILS Steady at IS 25@6 rates.
0RANGES-Actiye; freshLouisana,sn COG
Y 0. Mons Steady at So 5OSs rs. lcveo and
''S Oh s-Firm at 46@47c for mixed and choice
"TT1nnIRR> TYS-Firmer at sl5@2O y dozen for
live and /, '@22c T9lb for dressed.
PORK Dry sailed clear sides. G4@7c;
alan II en- 96,4c; shoulders, 419@454c; hams,
sXGIoc; mess pork. sl4 50 . bbli hogs 6gIc'
PnTA ToFs !, 'irmer; in shipping order,s2 SO
extra q I9SI1He, ~, Ished and powdered, l4c;
nav f.o,,;sisns H,N larifed, l2l3c.
Safe s5ci mn b b, domestic and dairy.
TIES-ATe firm; s@s] md ndl sS.'0' P'''' '''
ots Of not less than 500 bn
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-12-28
FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL.
MO NEY.
PUsLnI LEDesH 055yyie,ss,o

Il
MknpHrs. Tenn. December %. 1s72.I
The close OF navia alton, steamboat
disaster and blockade Of freights were
the principal topics Of conversation in
business cir lies to-day. The prospects
for the river opening are more hstter-
ing, as,ye have il from Cai'yF the ice has
closed there. OF the furt. Iar injury to
steamboats, by the breaking, a. the ice
gorge our readers will be fu Wy advised
by referring to the local colun, aIasssad as
to the freight blockade It still sentinues,
notwithstanding there are sever al cotton
buyers in the market, who are OF com
PEELED to rely upon their bills of lading
for funds 70 meet their pur, 'hases,
and thus business goes, though Of coarse
with less activity than when the river
and railroads are free to receive as fast
as the staple is purchased. There
less active demand for money tod ty,
although the necessity may equal tb a.
of any preceding day during the week =
aud rates are firm and discounts firm at.
10 p cent. y annum at the banks. Ex--
change, too, is in better supply, though
a majority Of the banks are shipping
currency, aud rates are firm at 495c
discount on Eastern bills, and New Or
leans is taken at l(gsc, while the selling
rate on Eastern checks are steady at par.
Gold is quoted at ll2 premium in New
York, and is wanted by dealers at lll@ |
lllI. Scarcely any attention is paid to |
local securities even by the keenest of
the Madison street philosophers, and
only an occasional transaction comes to
light. One city bond of $1,000. falling
due on the first proximo, was purchased
Today at CSC, and few shares of Mem
phis aud Charleston was offered at 25c,
with the remark that there was some on
The market at 24c.