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The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1873-06-28

The young men, are becoming every
day more discourteous, so the girls say
They take their dogs, instead of their lady
friends, out riding nowadays. There are
advantages about dog as travelling
companion, we must admit he doesn't
take up much room he doesen't make re
marks when horses are acting in a manner
which requires your whole attention, and
get enraged becauge you don't answer
him he don't wear long wells and stream.
ing ribbons to get into your eyes every
time the wind blows he doesn't grab al
the reins every time your horse SHES OIL
stumbles, and, moreover, "ma" don't ex.
pect him home at halfpast FIVE.
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popular Gales.
THE CASHMERE SHAWL.

sBless your soul how air ye, Mrs.
s.5oy@eign ?" said, bent, wizened old
swomaa, accosting lady who was giving
some ,nrdes in store. 81 should hey
knowed we If I'd met you in the New
JJerusalen: you amt day older'n you
vwss,a dozen years ago." The old woman
wvore.a rusty alpaca, and tattered WOODEN
Hhhsyl that, did service at the same time
tfar.a.benset.
~ really beg your PARDON muir
nure9 Mrs. Sovereign, smiling APOLOGIZE
cIly upon the poor old face, and trying TO
bring to mind all the old women she had
ever met. @h It Mrs. Rue?"
Bless your eyes knew you wouldn't
forget an Ole ncfgkbor--when made your
wedding-cake, .ool Nov there's many a
fine lady like YOU hey fest made as if she'd
never sot ewes on such shabby old body
as me but you never was proud. Lor
sakes l wish he'd my teeth in ! jist
thought Of 1t. I'd a put EN- In u
knowed / was going fur to see you; but,
ye see, l thought thered be nobody here
ter take grain of notice Of me. That's
list the way--go without a thing, and
you're sure ter wish ye he'd IL; keep on
your old gown, and companys certain ter
call r.
"You've grown into philosopher since
we met" said Mrs. Sovereign.
alike as not, answered Mrs. hue,
whose notions Of philosophy were rather
bazy. "But, you see, | was allus one Of
skem folks rs set sight by appearances--
an@s's the pity! And the teeth, ! got EN-
by way of slant and some how or other
when 1 don't haven In, the roof Of my
mouth sees~s ter go clear up ter the top Of
my head. Ya3 see, there was young fell
low a. was destsst---a sort of peddling
dentist--and be was tssk down with the
smallpox, and nobody ter Aask after him
but diem as was scared tar Aaath NJ u;
but ~ u wasn't no great account ter ~
lnoway, ssd ! couldn't be much worse Of
in t'other sasse, IL died Of II than with
eliza Ann, Why. jest up and unused him
clean through with s.: and when he got
well, says he
.sWhat shall l do fur yas far AZ you We
dome In nv behalf? Andsaysi y" Moth
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1873-06-28

LAGER BEER IN GERMAsY.-Mr. c.
z. Fulton, proprietor Of the Baltimore
american, writes from Dresden to his
paper -" Everybody in Germany drinks
beer, it being part of the daily food, as
much 50 as coffee is in America. Mothers
wean their infants on beer, and they are
brought up accustomed to drink il as freely
as water AT all the stations on the road
an opportunity is given to the passengers
to secure a supply, and It's almost as cheap
as water. They attribute the absence Of
dyspepsia to, and point to the rosy cheeks
Of their daughters as the result Of this
wholesome beverage. Our party are all
giving it fair trial, and hope to return
home with new lease Of life and health.
With all due respect to our Baltimore
brewers, VIC do not think that any Of them
come up to the quality Of the German
article, which is of a bright and clear am
Der color, and sparkling under u heavy
froth. The taste for il Is an acquired one.
and we are all getting quite accustomed 10
its use. It seems 10 be free from all in
toxicating effects, and if it proves cure
for dyspepsia, as claimed BY cur German
friends, il win do much more than the
doctors have ever been able to accomplish
n most cases Of the kind.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1873-06-28
VOL. Will NO. SO.
Singing. The convention then adjourned
until Z o'clock, pm.


Singing. The convention then adjourned
until n o'clock, p. NJ.
EVENING SESSION.
The exercises commenced by singing
''l'he Bright FOreyermorc, and prayer BY
Rev. G. 7. Stern. The subject, eBring
Children to the Sunday School was next
in order and the last on the programme.
II was introduced BY Rev. A. Lackey.
He said that this was the last subject for
debate, but in his estimation not the least,
and every indueement should be offered to
bring children to the Sabbath School, as
it was the hope Of the church. The Su-
perintendent should be pious man, friend
" to the children, and should have sun
shine on his face and Christ in his heart.
Good and religious papers should be offered
the children as an inducement, and he
would pray to God that the time will shortly
come when every child in the land will be
brought into the Sunday School to receive
religious instructions. Rev. r. b. Raber
said that we must not be afraid to spend
few cents to bring children to the Sunday
School. He had given freely toward the
cause and God had always given il back
to him. Mr.. II. Steifey. said that he did
not think man could have Christ in his
heart and not be worker in the Sabbath
School cause Mr.. Knipp said that we
should make our Sunday School room as
attractive as possible, and have committees
to visit the children at ther homes. The
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1873-06-28
mit and 9uulor.
Things is seyus."

Many years ago, when the temperance
movement began in Virginia, Ex- President
Madison lent the weight Of his influence
to the cause. Case-bottles and decanters
disappeared from the side-board at Mont.
pelier-wine was no longer dispensed to
the many visitors at the hospitable man
sion. Nor was this all. Harvest began,
but the customary barrel of whiskey was
not purchased, and the song of the scythe-
men in the wheat-field languished. In
lieu of whiskey, there was beverage most
innocuous, unstimulating and unpalatable
to the army Of darkey laborers.
The following morning, Mr.. Madison
called in his head-man to make the usual
inquiry, Nelson, how comes on the crop?'
"Poly, Mars Jeems-monsus poly"
"Why, what's the matter?"
Things is seyus."
"What do you mean by serious?"
1--WE gwine los dat crop"
lose the cropl Why should we lose
it2"
Cause dat ar crap ar heap too big a
crap to be gethered 'thout whiskey. Las
SEES and water never gether no. crap sence
de worp war made, ner faint gwine to-
Mr.. Madison succumbed; the whiskey
was procured, the crap was "gethered. >
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1873-06-28

Said an lrishman to the telegraph oper.
ator, "Do you ever charge anybody for the
address in message?'
"No," replied the operator.
And do ye charge for signing his name,
sir ?" said the customer.
"No, sir"
"Well, then, will We please send this
| just want my brother to know | am
here, handing the following: "To John
M Flinn-at New York-(signed)- Pat
rick M'Flinn"
1t was sent as tribute to Patrick s
shrewdness.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1873-06-28

An old Dutch tavern-keeper, who had
his third wife, thus expresses his views of
matrimony :."Vell, you see de first time
married for love-dat was goot; den
married for beauty-dat was goot, too,
about so goot as de first but dis time
married for monies-and dis was so better
as both"
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1873-06-28

An lrishman once lived with his father
as hired man. The young folks had a
party to which they did not invite him.
Pat considered himselfvery much sighted,
but after cogitating over the matter for a
while, he frightened up, and exclaimed,
Faith, Ill be aven with EN- yet; Iii
have party meself, and won't invite
anybody Y
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1873-06-28
The Cost of Menageries.

= 1870
The Cost of Menageries.
m, y.
nc Dest place % study botany Is IN
'ie neius' wnere IL becomes delightful
.oinpiiia'ioh OF recreation ana iaDor, IL
= no. convenient nor would II be altogeth-
81 satisfactory anu pleasant 70 60 70 the
ueser's Jungies' mountains .n ana marshes
" s.uuy ]ooiogy' ne next pest tling Is
g. w" = nenaeeiie auu interview ", 'ne un-
fortunate animals IN prison Ihey are
no' liiV1 themselves any more IMAM
man man = nins m ~ IRONS. famed wlo
DeaS's are ieailS s'aie anc ,nspia compared
W., Mi'i 'ueil freshness amle 'ne scenes OF
.neii na'lvrty m naiheu VIVA beasts aney
a a nnPoIsiole. iney are NOT famed, they
ean only DC cc~eu' lnei, spirits can be
= eiusneu' no' proken wa pes's's cannot
~ .siieu my niOre 'iiah parparlanS can pc
c ' Remove 'he pressure OF the
Losei Pp"er anu eNerning nllnu ana
'rey reiaPse ,n.o 'he i.eeuom ana Incense
y, inI'ne, Nasuie, VINO gave 'he'r un-
que - Instincts. !.
oolnlne,ee snplusa,es lhe wiloie neia Of
nature anu weakens tne pristine vigor Of
everything NE embraces IN iis system OF
vonques,; Nhea VIVA pant Is found 70
&c gvou ior so.ne.hihg as q commonly, and
!, = culllya'ea ior 'nat purpose, rs constltu-
'lcn :, unuergoes a chahge' IL loses some
VI Us orisinai mayor, ana hosts o. enemies
arise agains. y as II 70 exterminate the
sPee'es- nhu beasts are hardy In their
,,aaufai ias'nesses' anu they Dattie success
iu'y ssa,hs' ',e eieaAen's, Out when they
are a. caush' ana put IN the menaserie dens
.oi eolh'netelal purposes, ,ney become very
preearious properly. Although Their APP
Pe.,'es are carciuiiy cohsuiteo, ana thelr
pa'lve climates as lar as possible are re-
P,ouuceu ior 'heir comfort, yet Their
mhoie me + painting Ior freedom, while
'ney aneuish IN luxury, Ihey nave lost
u'Ai.'y' anu .heir neaitn is necessarily
impaired. ms Is the character OF the
"hu peasls We are permitted 70 look at IN
menageries. Ihey are the best that can
De onered 70 our inspection, and they
doubtless suit the tastes OF spectators bet
Ter than the real animal to be met near
It's CHOSEN napi'ation.
AS an article oil commerce, 1t may be
OF interest to examine the "tamed wild
beast In light in which We do not view
him when acting his part IN the show
man arena HIS market value is a con-
s $40 o. winch owing to his secluded
". l.. = T. =. Il ~.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1873-06-28

CoNsoLATIoN.-A lady visited her
husband confined in Jail in neighboring
town. After tears were shed and sympa-
thy expressed on both sides, the lady said
There is one consolation left me in my
affiiction, Edward | now know where you
spend your evenings"
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1873-06-28

"Who'was the meekest man, my son ?"
said the superintendent of a boys Bible
class in the State of Vermont. "AIoses,
SIR Every well, my boy and who was
the meekest woman?" "Please, sir, there
never was no meekest woman"
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1873-06-28

First class in philosophy stand up.
Thibbets, what is life ?" "Life consists Of
money, horse, and fashionable wife. y
What is poverty ?" "The reward Of
merit which genius receives from dis
eliminating public"
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1873-06-28

Save perhaps good-natured children.
nothing makes meals at home more attrac.
tive than few flowers. Everybody can
have them, and even the commonest kinds
neatly, OF even carelessly arranged, are mn
acquisition, and give zest to the coarsest
meal. OF course no one need initiate the
diploinatist who gives great dinners at
Paris. who, Il Is said, always surrounds
each guest, Ut the place where be siis IT,
the table, with flowers that belong 10 The
country Of which he isa native. The idca
must be difficult 70 accomplish. III few
countries have distinguishing flower.
England, Ifcland, Scotland and Wales ex-
cepted Nevertheless, you ean perhaps
give your husband and each child tie Il.
yorite flower which each lofes best
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1873-06-28

A country grocer was lately referred to
as ian old warehouse Of trade" He was
probably heavy charger,
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1873-06-28

A eynic describes marriage as an altar
on which man lays his wallet and woman
her affections
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1873-06-28

A contemporary thinks that sky blue is
pretty color for ceilings, but not so tasty
for country milk at eight cents quart.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1873-06-28

A Kansas lawyer said SIC transit to the
Judge, who thought it was swearing, and
fined him 500. He said that no one could
"sick" him in that court.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1873-06-28

Here Is the newest floral Sentiment"
If you wish for heart's-ease, don't look to
marigold.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1873-06-28

Illinois is under marshal law as re-
CARDS chills and fevers, and the inhabitants
cant keep qui-eight without qui-nine.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1873-06-28

What kind Of ship has two mates aud
no captainG A courtship.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1873-06-28

Nothing says Reynolds, sis denied
well-directed labor, aid nothing Is to be
attained without it.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1873-06-28

A TRuTH.--The surest way to lose your
health is to drink other peoples.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1873-06-28

Az enter.prislng man--The burgIas.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1873-06-28

In copsefsation don't sey---..[ |,xen'f
saw hi,a, 81 a scea him. but 1esurAc
the sentences and aay-I hsr6ut sco1
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1873-06-28

@step BY STEP" reads the French prov
CRIB Zone goes very far"
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Select Auetrp.
THE LEGEND BEAUTIFUL.
BY HrSar ". LoxerEllow.

"Hadst thou stayed, l must have Aedr'
That is what the Vision said.
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The New York herald., 1873-12-23
EUROPEAN MARKETS.

Lospos MoSyY MARkEr.-LospoN, Dec. 22-le 80 r. M
United States fyeweniy bonds 1865 old s4 is67s
PARIs BoURsK-LoxDos. Dec: 22-2:0 r. M.Paris
dispatches quote rentes at 58f 71c. r. M.-Frencfl
rcptes, ssr ssc. or. French rentes. Ss6 2oc; :,
LIvKRP0oL COTTON MARKET-LIvERPooI- Dec. ESP. M.
Sales on the basis Of mddling upands. nothing below
Sales on the basis Of miading uplanas nothing below
shipped January and February At SD DO do deliver
shipped November and December, at At SD: do DO,
basis Of mdding upands nothing below good ordinary
easier, Mddiing uplands sgd SIS middng Orleans,
Sad. Sales 10000 bales including 1000 for speculation
and export Sales on the basis of middng Orleans,
nothing below good ordinary, shipped December and
January at 5l6d- or the sales to-day $500 bales
American.
LIVERPOOL BREADsrUYrs sMARKRr-IIvERPooI. Dec. 22-
r. MThe market is quiet Corn, SOS. Cd. Sos I'd per
quarter.
LIyERPooL Provisions MARKEr-LIvERPooL, Dec. 22-5
r. MBeef BIS 6d per tierce for new mess. Pork, 62s
per Dbl. for new mess.
LIVERPOOL PRODUCE MARKEr.-LIvrRPooI, Dec 22-5 r.
M-Tallow s8s 3D. per cwt spirits turpcntinc, 3Os Cd
O 3ls. per cwt.
LoNDos PRODUCE MARKKr.-LosDoN. Dec. 22-Evenng
Sperm oil f93 per ton. spirits turpentine, 3ls 3d.
cwt Tallow, 40s. Cd a Ais per cwt.
PETROLEUM MARRKT.-ANrwERP, Dec. 22-Petroleum,
3Otaf for fine pale American.
The New York herald., 1873-12-23
DOMESTIC MARKETS.

GALVESTON. Dec. %. 1873.
Cotton steady; good ordinary ike. ordinary, 1850.
Netreceipts o6 bales Exports, coastwsc, lS92 Sales
$500 stock. 1918
Cotton dull and easier: middling, 15Ac.; low mid.
ding, Axe. strict good ordinary. 13<c. l4c. Net
ceipts 1887 bales ExportsTo the Continent 500; coast
wise, 2s20. Sales. 1000. Stock. 52.653
CHARLESTON Dec. q, 1873
l4c. strict good ordinary. lac Net receipts $3.50 bales
ExporTo Great Britain 295; to France. l620; coast
wise, l,46S. Sales. l.5U0. Stock. 81 ,226
WILMINGTON Dec. q, 1873
Spirits Of turpcntne quiet 3Sc Rosiu dull 81 Is
81 s5 ior yellow dip. Tar steady at 81 -.
Flour unchanged sales Of 1600 bbls. at 81 IS
spring IS rs for amber winter, - 50 for white winter.
$40 ior double extra. Wheat quiet; No. Milwaukee
club Sdnsry white hs oaSsda Hsnisa s7S choice odp odp
quiet but firm at 7sc. 75c Barley quiet upake Can
boited, ST M for unbclted, pcr .cwt Mil feed IN
n shorts so ss mdp 70 S
and Boston, 60c TO New York, 5Oc. to Albany, 42c
Grain in store and anoat wheat, l52O7s bushels;
corn y27l do rye, 81 l7S do; barley, aO26 do; peas
s76 do Imports for The last 4s hours -Flour ~
S So: barley, sids do peas $50 DO exports Wheat
27D do Flour quiet Western ground spring. G .
MnIas %ns s%Ssr nssiss w,ais y ss 60
No. sprns held st si Is; do. No. DO st II %;
Chicago No 2at4l IS; red winter at 81 o3i white win
ter at 81 70atl IS Corn In fair demand and advanced
sales OF loo bushels high mixed At &c. 50W do No at
sales Of O bushels Canada at 81 S0 5000 do Western
sty 30 Rye nominal AZ p Barley malt quiet; Canada.
The New York herald., 1873-12-23
NEW YORK HERALD TUESDAY ~

breakfast bscon &C. lard tIerces aud barrels De- in
kegs and tubs 9c: dressed hogs 7c. Ot,er articles
ToLEDo Dec r. lG1
Flour hrm ans In fair demand Wheat firm and in
fan demanl az VI 40 for amber Michigan cash $i.55
febfuary. Corn in tair demand and higher; sales OF
high mixed January. at 6c February. 6l1c last halt
OF fJanuary. 59c; new 58c, January low mixed 574c-
for No. 2 45xc January Dressed hogs sold at SIS 80
80 Clover seeds nominally held at s. iU Receipts
1000 bushels wheat IL 100 do corn. Shipments-IO0U
bushels wheat and 4,OO9 do. corn
CHICAGO Dec. p 1874
Flour Quiet and unchanged; sales OF extra spring
&5 rs a IS 75 Wheat actve ana higher sales OF No
spring 81 IA N0rthwestern 81 l6 No spring 81 I4
cash December; 81 I54 January 81 1871 February;
No spring 81 ok rejected 9oc. 81 o. according
location. Corn active and higher at 5sIsc for No
mixed spot; ss1c: Janasry; essc bid February new
4sc. Oats active higher At for No cash; SOC
and unchanged 75c 76c for No. Barley in fair de-
mand and higher, ut 81 s9z 81 20 for No fail; No
spring active at 81 W 81 o. Whiskey In fair demand
and lower at 9c. Dressed hogs firm at $6 % - o.
Pork active and higher but irregular, closing lOc c.
lower than the best Of the Pork sold at $a Is
cash. $14 80 February Lard firm and in fair demand at
SIC. spots SIC February Bulk meats In good demand;
sales Of loose shoulders partly cured az &C. 5c loose
short clear middes &C. large sales OF loose short rip
clear middles February. Green shoulders sold at &C.
Hams &c. s6c for IL lbs to Id lbs average. Receipts
1900 bbs flour 2980O0 bushels wheat % 900 do.
H. do 1000 do. rye and 5000 barley. Ship
meuts-22000 bbls -four, 1860 bushels wheat 1000 do.
corn, 1900 do oats and 2,OOp do. barley.
The New York herald., 1873-12-23
CLOSING PROCESS O'CLOCK P. M.
COMMERCIAL REPORT.

Cotton Lower - Flour Quiet wheat
Higher-Corn and Cats were Firmer-
Pork Quiet-Lard Stcadier-Cofec
Highcr-Sugar Unchanged-Frcight
steady-Pctroleum Quiet and Easy
Naval stores Dull and Nominal-yVhfs-
key Firm.
MONDAY, Dec. 22-6 p M.
The trade movement continued slow to-day and
few important changes were recorded The steady
ruling OF gold rendered merchandise more steady,
and there was scarcely so much speculative feel
Ing except In q few commodities. On 'Change
nour was dull and unchanged, while wheat was in
fair request and decidedly higher, the market
closing strong at the enhancement. Corn and oats
were also hrmer but not especially active. whis-
key was steady. Pork was quiet Lard was
steadier but quiet. Freights steady. Gomez
nrmer. Sugar was only in moderate request but
steady in value. Cotton was In flne request but
lower both for spot and Petroleum was duh
refined rather easier. Naval stores were neglected and
entirely nominal
corrsz.-Ths market was moderately active, aud
The New York herald., 1873-12-23
REAL ESTATE.

There were no public sales OF real estate yester.
day. The following recent private sales are re-
ported
The st. James Hotel property, consisting OF the
plot OF land with the buildings thereon, situated
on the southwest cerner Of Broadway and Twenty.
sixth street. was recently conveyed to Susan and
for the sum OF $4,000 The premises are mort.
gagged for $225, ,00O
Inc property known as No. 733 Broadway, west
side 54 feet north OF Waverey place. was also con-
veyed to the same persons for the sum OF $50 600.
This property Is mOrtgaged for $50, 900.
The New York herald., 1873-12-23
SALE OF A RAILROAD.
BALTIMORE. Dec. ~. IS

BALTIMORE Dec. 22 1878.
IL is now officially understood here that the
Pennsylvania Railroad Company has purchased
from the Southern Kentucky Security Company Its
interest in the Atlanta and Richmond Air Line
Railroad, paying therefor the sum OF sl,Szo,ooo
cash.
which amounts to about $4000.00O. Tne road cost
over $4,000, This purchase grea1y ennsncss tSs
Richmond and Danville, and other important lines
under control OF the Pennsylvania corporation.
About 100000 In coupons OF the Atlanta anu
LIST py0x.
The New York herald., 1873-12-23
THE FOREIGN MARKET.

THE FOREIGN MARKET.
Foreign advces by cable convey no important
information. The market for nearly all classes OF
securities is reported dull. The rate OF discount in
the open market for three months bills is ~ per
cent. or u per cent below the Bank OF England
rates. The amount OF bullion gone into the Bank
of England on balance to-day is f15,OO0. Erie is
quoted at S6h. Paris dispatches quote rentes at
$500, decline OF Is centimes from earlier rates.
In Amsterdam prices were as follows s:-Central
Pacific first mortgage bonds, s1K; Union Pacific
first mortgage bonds, II; Union Pacific shares,
2T4; Northwest preferred 59H; St. Paul pre-
ferred, 55K. The following are the late London
quotations s:-Consols for money 81 1915 90; con-
soils for account, 90 . 92H; ive-twenty bonds OF
1865, old, 9SZ OAK; do. do, 1867 e45< 94x; ten
forty bonds, 92; new fves. elh s1h; Erie Rail-
way shares, 3615 36K New York Central shares.
Tx.
THE STOCK MARKET
Stocks were duh, ana the decline In prices
ranged from Il to 2k per cent, the principal suf-
ferers being Wabash Western Union Pacific Mail,
Lake Shore and c., @. and ]. G. At noon the market
gave promise OF greater steadness, but later in1u.
ences were brought to bear, with the result above
stated. Nor was the volume of business large.
The exceptional strong feature of the day was
Panama, which moved from 98 to 100. Prices were
doubtless sharply anected by numerous rumors II
commercial failure but as none OF these were veri-
fed, we forbear for the present from mentioning
names. The largest business OF the day was done
in Union Pacific, which opened at 30s1, sold up to
sOZ and down to 295s, the last price. Western
Union began at 70, and receded to 71h,
Pacific Mail sold at 37 37ss 371x 81 367S New
Jersey Central was strong at 1917 1O1sl. st.
Paul opened at 4O1, and closed at 39A New York
Central sold at 95ss 90 95h. Ohios declined
from 30ss 70 2Ss4. Northwest common declined
from SO to 54k. Alton and Terra Haute common
sold up to 15 The preferred stock is being quietly
picked up outside, there being no active specu-
lation at present although dividend is promised
in May. Harlem ex-dividend sold at 1l9 11sys.
wabash fell on from 5os< to 4sk. Erie was dull, at
44A. Lake Shore opened at 75k, and sold up to
751, and down to 74H. Hannibal and st. Joseph
was steady at 27 a 26k a 20. Boston, Hartford
and Erie closed at g. c., @. h i. G. receded from
27la to 26h.
HIGHEST AND LOWEST PRICES.
The following table shows the opening, highest
of ha