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Do,ne. ouR OWN INSURANCE IN THE VALLEY :

DONG Our OWN INSURANCE IN THE VALLEY -
The example of other States ought to show our
people the great pecuniary advantage OF doing
our fire insurance in our own State. For exam
ple the Georgia Home Fire Insurance Company
was organized since the war, for the purpose OF
keeping the capital of that State within its
limits. 1t had a capital of $3.50, 900 and to-day
has paid up all losses and has assets to the
amount of $50, 900. A more striking case OF
success is that of the Lynchburg Banking u Ia
surance Company started three years ago at
Lynchburg in this State with $780, 900 capital
and after paying all losses has to-day 100000
assets. There can be no reason that similar
company, organized in Stanton, for the Valley
of Virginia, in the midst of a community OF large
and wealthy property holders who need fire in
surance, and who Annually send thousands OF
dollars to Eastern Virginia, the North and Eng
land forsit should not meet with even greater
success than the two instances cited. There are
among us, men familiar with Fire Insurance,
and with the economical and safe management
of such companies. Why do not some of them
organize such a company Why not keep $780,
0Go in the Valley that now goes out of it ? Such
company with the risks judiciously placed
where more than S., 900 cannot be destroyed by
any one fire is simply certainty. 1t could not
fail
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THE SHENANDOAH VALLEY RAILROAD
Board of Directors of this road last week, accept
ed the resignation of T. B. Kennerly, recently
chosen President, and elected VIM. Mcclellan,
Of Chambersburg, Pa, to that position. The
new president is a man full of energy, and has
been prominently identified with the railroad
interests of PENNSYLVANIA.
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VIE GLNIA.-
In the Circuit Court of Augusta County
June 10TH 1873
John L. Peyton, Plff,
against
John D. Browns, Admit r &c, Defts.
This cause came on this day to be heard again
upon the papers formerly read, and the report
of H. NJ Bell commissioner, reporting that the
last two bonds of Frederick Scheffer given for
the purchase of the land, with B. 7. Bagby, as
security were not paid by said Scheffer, and was
argued by council On consideration whereof,
it is ordered that rule issue against George NJ.
Harrison, admr. Of Frederick Scheffer, decd M.
j. Scheffer, widow, VIM. NJ. Smith and Mary his
wife John Rutherford and Lila his wife, and
julius G, Schetfer, infant, under FL years of age
heirs at law of Frederick Schefer decd, and 3,
T. Bagby returnable on the LIST day of the next
term of this Court, to show cause, if any why
the land shall not be resold for such failure. or
such other order be entered, as the Court may deem
proper in the premises and it being suggest ted
that VIM. NJ. Smith and wife are not residents OF
this State it is ordered that notice be pu bished
in one of the newspapers published in the city
of Staunton for thirty days, as to said Smith and
wife, which publication shall be equivalent to
personal service of said rule upon them
E. & G., p.q.
Teste
jul lSAt J. N. RYAN, Clerk
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DEATH OF ( EDIToR:-Rev. Steven D. Hop
kn7, former itor of the Fincastle Va "Demo-
eat" died ia this city on Saturday last. he
WIS 10 year of age and had been prominent
man in the I temperance cause and minister in
the Methodist church.
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FOR s ALE.
0IE-4HIRD OF BLACK ROCK SPRINGS

1NDER decree of the Circuit Court of Au-
~ gusta County, rendered in the cause of
johnson vs. Petertish, &C., we will, on
MONDAY; 18TH JULY NEXT,
in front of the Courthouse, in Staunton, offer
at public sale, to the highest bidder, the indi-
vidual interest of one-third of
BLACK ROCK SPRINGS.
belonging to jeremiah Peterfsh, in the County
of Augusta, in the South Mountain, about l6
miles from Staunton. The water is strong
Chaly beate and of superior medicinal virtue, and
if in the hands of an energetic and moneyed
man, could be made profitable. The improv-
ments consist of several
FRAME HOUSES,
and the tract contains about I.5SO Acres.
TERMS.-Costs of sale in hand balance in
equal instruments at one, two, three and four
years, bearing interest, purchaser giving bonds
with sufficient security, and title to be retained
as ultimate security.
P S. The Shenandoah Valley R. R, now un-
der construct n, will be near this valuable prop
erty. There are three springs of medicinal wa
tiers and free and limestone also. The surround
ing and adjacent country, including the counties
of Albemarle, Augusta and Rockingham, have
furnished numerous visitors to these Springs
and, if kept, would still beyond all doubt, do
So and, as it is, there arc many who resort to
them, taking their provisions along with them
The hotel and cabins although wholly neglected
be made good again with comparatively little
expense. No better inducement could be held
out to capitalist
N. K TROUT,
J. B. WATTS,
June 20-tds. Commissioners.
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June 2O-tds.

4A AND
CRYSTAL CHALYB Fate SPRINGS
WILL BE OPEN TO VISITORS JUNE /, 1873.
This desirable SUMNER RESORT is situated
in Bath county, Va, Immediately on the line of
the Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad and is there
fore accessible from all points. Passengers get
off here to 90 to Bath Alum, 10 miles, Warm, Is
miles, Hot, 20 miles, and Healing Springs, %
miles, west and to Rockhridge Alum, 81 miles,
Lexington, % miles, Jordan Alum, 81 miles and
Natural Bridge, 81 miles, east fine stages leaving
for these places daily.
In addition to the comfortable buldingaready
here, large and WELL-ARRANGED HOTEL
is just being completed and neatly furnished,
which will 81 We ample room for the entertain
ment of the travelling public, and limited
number of boarders..
The surrounding scenery is beautiful and
wildly picturesque; the air pure, ;nvigorating,
and elastic; the situation being nearly the high
est on the Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad.
The MINERAL WATERS here are unsurpass-
ed as a tonic. Postal and Geographic facilities
at the place.
BOARD Per day $3.50; per week $13; per
month OFFS days $40.
P. L. YARBROUGH,
Junel3-tf. Proprietor.
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DISSOLUTION.

The Co-Parnership heretofore existing between
G. W. HUNTER and S. LIPSCOMB, under
the firm name of Hunter & Co., is this day dis
solved, VIM, l.. Balthis having purchased the
entire stock and fixtures.
Persons indebted to the late firm are requested
to make prompt settlement. Either partner Will
use the name of the old concern in settlement
C.. W. HUNTER,
j. LIPSCOMB.
Staunton, May %, 1873.
HAVING PURCHASED the stock of Books
and Stationery of Hunter & Co., the business
will be continued at the same stand and in the
name and style of the late firm (Hunter II co.,
The patronage of my friends and the public is
respectfully solicited.
VIM L. BALTHlS.
ISHALL CONTINU E to assist in conducting
the Book and Stationery Business of Hunter g.
Co., and request a continuance of the patronage
so literally shared by the old firm.
G. W HUNTER.
IN retiring from the Book and Stationery bu-
siness, l cordially commend to our patrons and
the public generally, our successor, Capt. W. L.
Balthis-a gentleman we'll known to this COM
munity, deserving and altogether worthy of pat
ronage. My late partner, Mr.. G. W. Hunter,
will continue in the conduct of the new concern
JNO. s. LIPSCOMB,
iun6 Late of Hunter & Co.
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DURE LIBERTY
WHITE LEAD,
Ground in Pure Limseed OIL.
EQUAL TO BEST ENGLISH LEAD.
We claim for Liberty Lead that in WEARING
and COVERING, in WHITENEss and BEAUTY of FIN
IsH and in uniform FINENEss of GRINDING, it has
no equal in the market.
RUY 1T! TRY 1T!
Warranted to cover more surface for same
freight and to do more and better work, at a
giuen cost, than any other. The best and most
economical White Lead, for outside or inside
work, ever introduced. Its reputation is firmly
established and its popularity unprecedented.
EYCELS ALL OTHER LEAD.
MANUFACTURED AND WARRANTED BY
ZEIGLER l. SMITH,
PHILADELPHIA.
For sale by our Wholesale and Retail Agents,
TROUT, STRIBLING & BERKELEY,
octl1-y, Stlunton, Va.
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RAGS WANTED Cotton rags of any color will
be purchased at this office in any quantity. No
wooden rags will be received, and the parties
bringing rags must see that only cotton are
brought febl4'4t
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Forward your undertaking commands to 8.
NJ. Wilkes cheap Furniture House and Factory.
Metallic Gases and Caskets always on hand, mex
TO Va. Hotel, Stanton, Va jams
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COMPREHENSIVE.

The undersigned have this day formed CO.
partnership, under the style and name of FOS-
TER g. CO., for the purpose of conducting a
General Grocery and Liquor business, at the
Store recently occupied by Foster & Co.
JAMES j. FOSTER,
SAM'L 3. FINLEY.
Stanton, Oct. 9th, 1872. octll-tf
James J. Foster and S. B. Finley of the firm
of Foster & Co.. having purchased the interest
of R. 7. Foster in the business of Foster & Co.,
and assumed all the liabilatiees of the same. re-
quests that all accounts due by tide old firm be
presented to the new for settlement, and all
parties owing the old concern are requested to
make immedinte payment to US. James } Eos
ter alone will use the name of the old conce.n in
settlement. FOSTER CO.
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Richmond Advertisements

TITO CONSUMERS OF
OILS FOR MACHINERY,
saving guaranteed by the use of the
VIRGINIA NATURAL PETROLEUM
L U B ri G A 7 N G O l..
Suitable for slow or rapid machinery of every
description.
FREE FROM ALL IMPURITIES,
WARRANTED NOT TO HEAT OR GUM.
Every barrel warranted to give satisfaction when
properly used, or to be returned at
our expense.
It is Free From Grit and Gum,
And under the same circumstances as the
best Sperm or lard oil.
Will not heat Wear or cut the Boxes or Bearing.
This Oil has been extensively used in this City
for several years past, giving general satisfaction
and without complaint, wherever used.
m- PURCHASERS ARE CAUTIONED that
the oil sold by us differs from all other Iubri-
eating Oils sold in this market We are the
sole agents herefor the
VIRGINIA NATURAL PETROLEUM LUBRI-
eating OIL,
every barrel, of which sold by us, bearing our
brands thus {:
VIRGINIA NATURAL Pc rRoLEUM LUBRICATING OIL
PURCELL, LADD l. CO., Agents,
RICHMOND, VA
rs Orders addressed to US will receive
prompt attention, and be shipped in good tight
packages.
PURCELL, LADD & CO.,
april IL 3m Druggists, Richmond, Va
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COMMISSIONERS SALE OF A vALUA
BILE FARM.

COMMISSIONERS SALE OF VALUA-
~ BILE FARM.
By virtue of decree of the Circuit Court OF
Augusta County, rendered on the 18th day of
June ls73 in the case of Smiths guardians VS..
r. P. Smiths widow heirs, we will, on
WEDNESDAY, THE 23rd DAY JULY, 1873
proceed on the premises to sell at public auction
to the highest bidder, the farm upon which the
late Risdon P. Smith resided at the time of his
death.
This farm is situated about q miles east OF
Staunton adjoining the lands of VIM H. Peyton
John F Beard and others, and contains about
loo ACRES.
1t has on it a never-failing spring, comforta-
BILE dwelling house and necessary out buildings,
and can be made one of the most productive up.
land farms in the county.
TERMS-cash in hand sufficient to pay the
costs of suits and charges and expenses of sale,
and the balance upon a credit of one, two and
three years, with interest from day of sale, the
purchaser executing his bonds for the deferred in.
stalments with approved security and the title
retained as ultimate security.
JIM HANGER ! Commissioners
A. H. FULTZ,
Sale to commence at IL O'Clock, A. NJ.
ju27 ids. b. NJ. GUSHING, Aucter.
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THE Court OF APPEALS will commence its ses
sion in Staunton on the 10th of September mex
instead of the time heretofore fixed
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LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY OF VA.
Capital S3S3.OOO-

OeDkSASe~A P$>O<>9 "
Home Office, Petersburg Va. Local Board
IN the cities cf Virginia and West
Virginia, and in Wash
iaqton D. G.
A. ". MoILWAINE, PRESIDENT.
D 4 b Tps MAUI Vice Presidents.
SAMUEL B. PAUL, Manager and Secretary,
JUDGE j. T. LAY, Sup'dent of Agency,
GEo. G. JACKSON, Gen'l Agent Valley Va.
StauntOn Stockholders Board
WIN. FRAZIER = PRESIDENT.
Edward Mcmahon, P. Byron Hoge,
John W. Abby, John W. Todd,
Orlando Smith, Hugh W. Shelley,
M. P. Funkhouser, Isaac Witt,
Thos. D. Ransom.
The chief aim of this company is to combine
satety and economy in favor of its policy holders
Its management is in the hands of a reliable and
responsible Directory, pledged to preserve its
capital secure and intact
Its expenses have from the beginning been
paid from its earnings, with surplus annually
added to its reserves. And all reserves from
premiums are sent back for investment in the
Department from which it is derived.
Its reduced premium rates challenge all COM
parison Its policies are non-forfeitable after
two annual payments.
Its losses have been, and are intended to be,
paid without litigation or delay.
The history of the first years of its existence is
guaranty for the future.
Dividend to its policy holders of fifteen per
cent has already been declared, after reserving
surplus for contingencies, a success unpreceden-
ted in the business of Life Insurance.
The reserve fund of So, 100000 accumulated
from premiums in the Stanton department is
now offered for investmen4 upon safe security at
the legal rate ofeight per cent.
Applicants for loans will find the agent, G..
G. jackson, at his office, corner of Augusta and
New Court house streets, adjoining law office
ofD, S. Young, Stauuton Va. jy 4tf
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APPOINTMENT OF TEACHER AT THE DEAF, DUMB
BLIND INSTITUTION The Executive Committee Of
the Board of Directors of the Deaf, Dumb and
Blind Institution, has rendered to Maj. J. G.
Co7ell, of Baltimore, former Superintendent OF
that Institution, the position of teacher in the
Deaf Mute Department, at salary of 81, 600
Maj G. is thoroughly experienced in the Quite
of the position, and his return here will be well
coined by large circle of friends, made during
his former residence here.
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EFFECT OF THE FLOODS The heavy rains
damaged the property around Stanton
considerably. The farm of Mr.. Joseph
Ryan was badly washed, and large
quantity of fencing carried off. Mr.. Arch Kin
ney, near by, had nearly 100 shocks of wheat
carried off. The beautiful meadow Of Justice
Lee R.. Waddell was washed full of rock, and
his hay had not been cut. Capt. Fulcher's place
was also badly Damaged.
PIERS COMPLETED The piers of the Valley
Railroad bridge at Cline's Mill have been COM
pleted. They are two in number, IS feet high,
with an entire span from abutment to abutment
of 800 feet. The work was excellently done by
the contractor, Mr.. John Smith, of Baltimore
county, Md, and the superstructure will be laid
in about two weeks. The bridge will cost
$50, 900.
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DIssOLUTION OF CO-PARTNERSHIP.-
- The Co partnership heretofore existing
between James J Foster and R. 7. Foster, under
he style and name of Foster j. Co., has this
day been dissolved by mutual consent.
JAMES J. FOSTER,
R. T. FOSTER.
Staun on, Oct 9th. 1872.
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The New ALARM BELL.-At the meeting of tho
members of Augusta Fire Company, Tuesday
night, report was received from the Committee
appointed to solicit subscriptions from citizens
for the purchase of a fire alarm bell, Messrs Wa.
tiers and Crowder, from which it appeared that
800 had been collected. The collection is not
ended, and it is to be hoped our citizens will
respond more literally. 1t is not for any bene-
fit to the fire company that this bell is wanted,
it is for the safety of the property in the city,
and money given is money we'll invested. The
sum of $l75 is still to be collected
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PERsoNAL.-Col. Robt. r.. Withers was in
Stanton on business Monday last.
Gen. R D. Lilley and Judge J. N. Hendren,
were visiting Richmond this week.
Mr.. R. Fulton has been appointed chief oper.
ator of the Western Union Telegraph office
here
Ex-Governor Randolph of New Jersey, was
at the American Hotel yesterday.
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THE PRICE OF New WHEAT.-But few crops of
wheat have been offered in Stanton yet. The
first sale we hear of is crop of ,oGo bushels,
bought by Mr.. P. A. Sublett, commission mer-
chant, at ST. so per bushel.
LARGE LAND SALE.-Maj. Jed Hotchkiss has
purchased for Mr.. Vim. Easton residing near
here, IA, 900 acres OF coal, iron and timber land
in Kanawha county, at $l0l 800.
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LAND SALE.--The farm of the late Rsdon P
Smith, about three miles east of Staunton, con
tanning l53 acres was sold on Wednesday last
by E. M. Gushing, auctioneer, for Hanger and
Fultz, commissioners, to SamI A. Hoshour at
$780, per acre
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S.H. HENKEL, DENTIST has gone to Baltimore
SO as to be at the meeting of the Southern Dental
Association which meets on Tuesday, July 2sth
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AppoMTMENT.-Mr. A. M. Crane, formerly
q. S. Assessor here, has been appointed Super
visor of distilleries in the district composed of
North Carolina and the two Virginias The sal
airy of the position is So per day and travelling
expenses. Mr.. Cranes headquarters will be in
Stsunt0n.
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ACCIDENT Nicholas Trout, aged IL years, a
bright little lad, son Of the Mayor, while stand
ing near a colored boy cutting wood, on Thurs
day last, received full blow from the blade of
the axe, on bis hand, between the thumb and
forefinger, making deep wound several inches
long, and severing an artery. DR.. Fann leroy
took up the artery and sewed the wound, and
the little fellow is doing well
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w The undersigned wish to
secure the services of teacher to take charge
of Oakland High School, during the ensuing
scholastic year. None but a man of madou5ted
qua1ifcatlons and character need apply. Address
us at Doe Hill, Highland County, Va.
i !! { s'? 7 5os H!Pso', Committee
T,7-7o
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A New CANDIDATE BEFORE THE STATE REPUB :
LIcAN CoNvENT1oN-MAJ. MCMAHON IN THE FIELD.
On Wednesday last Mr.. John W. Woltz the
was in Stanton bringing letter from some
prominent Republicans of Richmond and else
where, requesting Maj Edward Mcmahon, of
this city, to permit the use of his name before
the Republican State Convention for the office of
Governor He found the gentleman he was in
search Of and the correspondence given below
is the result The new candidate is Familiarity
known in Stanton, but to those around, it may
be said that he is an frishman by birth, about
IS years of age, of fine. hearty personal appear
ance. with frank, rudy face, and is popular
with his neighbors as a man of energy, integri-
ty, and generous heart. He was Confederate
quartermaster during the war. His business is
that of railroad contractor, in which he has
attained eminence, commencing at the bottom
round. He is man of considerable wealth
and occupies one of the prettiest residences in
in the Valley, at which he entertained VicePres-
ident Wilson on his campaln visit to Stanton.
He has had very little part in politcs. He is a
delegate from this county to the Lynchburg
Convention, and his competitor from the Valley,
George E. Deneale of Rocking ham, is also a
candidate from that county The following is
the correspondence:
RICHMOND, VA, JulyG2lst, 1873.
MAJ EDWARD MCMAHON,
Staunton, Va,
Dear Sir believing that the time is au-
spic,ous for the people of Virginia to have rep
resentative in the Executive chair Of Virginia
who is identified with the material interests and
growth of the State, and whose acceptance of
the principles of the Republican party is from
deep and earnest conviction of Their adaptability
to the wants of the country, the undersigned
respectfully address you this communication to
learn from you directly whether you would &C.
cept the nomination for Governor if rendered by
the Republican party of Virginia in convention
assembled on the 30th inst.
Sincerely hoping that we may receive an ear
ly and affirmative response to this letter, and an
exposition of your views of State and National
policy, with view of publication
We are very truly yours &C.,
VINO. WIcKHAM AND OTHERS
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RAILROAD APPo1NTMENTs.-Two more freight
trains have been put on the Chesapeake and
Ohio Railroad, and e. J. Harrison, baggage
master, has been appointed captain of one
them.
Mr.. R. K. Rice, late of Adams Express, has
been appointed to fill Mr. Harrison's place.
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STAUNTON
r E S T A u r A N r .
OPPOSITE G. & O. p. R. Depot.

r HAVE taken charge of the above House. and
i would be glad to see my friends and the
public, where they will find
GOOD ACCOMMODATIONS
by the Meal Day or Month.
Va Have arrangements with Mr. O'Toole to
take care of the horses
July ll-3m WILLIAM B. HYDE,
AGENT.
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THRENCH BRANDIES AND WINES
Pure Old London Dock Brandes, Port,
Sherry, Champagnes and wines for medicinal
or table USE for sale now at
KANENAUGH'S GROCERY.
ju27 If. Cor. Augusta st. and Spring Lane
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Mr. Volt left for Richmond on receiving the
letter, and we now expect to hear of new com.
binations against Hughes.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1873-05-02
FINANCE AND TRADE.
Money Market
Ngw YoRI, May I.

The monetary situation to-day was
marked By an increased strinsency
and high rates Of interest Early 10
the dsy loans were renewed az l.S6,
but lower money vas from then !
and Hpally / per diem. In addition to
the usual mouopolists, Q combustion
OF circumstance, tend Il to make money
light. To-day the city OF New York
is paying out s2.sO00O0 for interest and
other ms,ured obligations which neces.
STATED the calling 10 OF loans to Q great
extent by bankers holding city funds.
The payment OF rents to-day also in
wolves large sums, and many mort
cages have to be settled On NAY Let.
To-day is alec ssmi.monthly settling
day among couutry banks. aud these
settlements result 10 heavy drafts on
city banks. The. payment OF gold
coupons to.dsy caused considerable
sales Of gold to bankers aud brokers,
which also sbsorbs money for the mo.
ment. The Mobile and Montgomery
Railroad Company has departed on its
May Interest," Foreign Exchange vas
dull and heavy at lOsi for prime bank
ers sixty days sterling, and LOST TO
l09{ Tor eight. Gold wss dull aud
heavy, declining from ll7t to ll6t.
Government bonds At clnse were steady.