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The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1873-08-01

IT is said that young gentleman OF
Neosho, NO., accepted an invitation to
read the Declaration OF Independence
To patriotic meeting somewhere in the
country on the Fourth, and on going to
the designated place, had neglected to
provide himself with a copy thereof
Mounting the stand. however, an arti-
Gle was furnished by some one
in attendance, which he read nearly
through to the wondering crowd before
he discovered it to be the Declaration
of Principles as euunciated iu the plat
form OF the Charleston Convention Of
1850. ..-.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1873-08-01
FOREIGN.
GERMANY.
Declines.

BERLIN, July 31.-Emperor William
declines the thanks OF the Spanish gov
eminent rendered through Gonsealez,
Minister OF War, in consequence Of the
capture by the Captain Of the Frederick
Carle, of the Insurgent war vessel Vigi-
liant. The Emperor states that the
Captain of the German frigate made
the capture on his own responsibility
and without instructions from the Ger
man government.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1873-08-01

A nourishing, and, as the old tcPeTs
say, "a satisfying drink" is srecommend'
ed to everybody. aud particularly to
those who perform physical labor. 1t
is made by putting about two teaspoon
fnls NJ oatm cal in g tumbler OF water.
II is like Guinness ale-meat, drink and
lodging. Hunters, trappeIs, and men
greatly exposed TO fatigue say it is
the best thing ever tried. The above
ia from the Kansas City Journal Of
Commerce. This paragraph coveTs,
yery thinly, the most desperate conf
Deuce game Of the age; What a tipPie
ia this for the stalwarth hunters OF the
west
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1873-08-01
Reward.

An order was issued to-day by the
Secretary Of the Treasury offering q
reward OF 10 per cent of the net fines
for information by others than Interna al
Revenue Officers which will lead to the
conviction Of persons eyadiug the rev.
enue law.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1873-08-01
BOSTON.
Handed warehouse on PIre'

Bosros, July 3l.-The United States
bonded warehouse at East Boston. and
also the property of the National Dock
COMPANY, are now in flames. Great
Quantities Of uitre, hemp, salt petre, &s.,
Also manufactured goods, are being
destroyed. Half the fire department OF
the city is at work. The loss will be
very heavy.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1873-08-01

THE Cabell county Press announces
that the venerable Bishop KAvANAudH
OF the Methodist Church South, was
taken suddenly i'll at Barboursville
last Tuesday evening while preaching.
Tho Bishop is now seventy-one years
old, but is still abundant in labors.
At latest accounts he was convalescent.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1873-08-01

AN observant lady says that she was
never 30 much inclined to laugh in
church as on q recent Sunday, when,
walking down the broad aisle after ser.
vice, she saw that every woman ahead
of her was using her left hand in ar.
ranging that portion of her dress adorn.
ing her back, and before she WAS aware
of it found herself similarly employed.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1873-08-01

REV. FATHER WALTER, OF St Pat
rick's Church. Washington, D. c., pro-
poses to inaugurate movement look
ing to the establishment OF Catholic
asylum for deaf mutes in the United
States, the institution TO be located at
such point as may be designated by the
Bisbops OF the United States.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1873-08-01
KANSAS.
THE Farmers.

LAWRENCE, July 3l.-The State
Farmers Oranges has been lately Or
ganized and are here in large numbers for
the purpose OF efFecting legal organi-
zatiou. Ex.Secretary Pomeroy 10 here
and is doing his utmost to ride his bob
by out of his present unpleasantness
and NAV succeed.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1873-08-01

WHEN crowd Of jayhavkers started
disturbance in Texas church the
other day, the preacher raised up a
shot gun and said: "William Dello,
cit down, or I'll make it painful for
you." William sat down and was as
quiet as q lamb.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1873-08-01

A PARIS letter TO the World, dated
July l6, says: "Dr., Helnbold's fam
ily affairs are once more occupying the
public. His wife has again had him
thrown into q mad-house as lunatic.
He escaped day before Yesterday, but
has again been carried back"
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1873-08-01
SARATOGA.
The Races day.

The Races To-Day.
SARATOGA, July 3l.-To-day was the
fourth day of the Saratoga meeting.
Weather clear and track in good condi.
ton. The attendance was good and
great enthusiasm was exhibited in the
three races, which came of satisfac-
torily.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1873-08-01

BANGOR people mark the names Of
their children on tags and tie them
about their uecks with a string. When
they get lost the police look at the tags
and carry them home.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1873-08-01
BUFFALO,.
Heavy shIpment.

BUFFALO, July 3l.-The largest ship
ment of live stock ever made in one
day over any railroad in the world,
was msds yesterday by the New York
Central Railroad, There being 255
cars OF live stock, the estimated value of
which was 1922, 500. s~
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1873-08-01

ATsxAs auctioneer pulled out re-
volver and auctloned: "If any man
goes frolickipg around while this sale
is going on 1 shall interrupt his
career. Put them shotguus over by
that fence and leave 'em thar.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1873-08-01

A VIRGINIAN writes to Richmond
paper that be is opposed to the election
OF an unmarried man for Governor,
and that he would not vote for his own
brother were he q bachelor.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1873-08-01

The saddest sight which a cultivated
mind can dwell upon is West Point
cadet attempting to delude with soft
speeches q New York society belle, and
imagining himself q terrible firt."
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1873-08-01

InrAr,os meersehsum pipes are
now made out Of potatoes soaked in di-
luted sulphuric acid, and afterwards
dried under great pressure.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1873-08-01
Bridal Couple Dashed Over n
MouRgafa Precfptce.

DUBLIN, Va, July 29.-hr. and Ma.
Shepherd, a bridal couple, from Mont
gomery county, on their way to Pulas-
XII Alum Springs. while crossing .
mountain in a buggy during Q thunder
storm, the horse took fright at o fash
Of lightning and shied from the rosd
and the party were precipitated down Q
precipice one hundred. ssd seventy-fve
feet high. The .bue1yY %as shattered
to pieces and ths, bridegroom bsdly
bruised. The bride had her collar bone
and ankle dGocated, teeth knocked out.
and was otherwise badly bruise =
friepXy tree on the way saved thsn
from going to the bottoms 4
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1873-08-01

lis WOMAN ssufiouIy iqesitS tbz
Cincinnati CamTsDse Z -
man. She eeFtsial
posess bpt.ps d.
The Van Buren press., 1873-04-15
On the Rock.

Once upon time there lived power.
ful king, who regned over Largo and
fertile country. He had crowns ol geld
and pearls. and sceptres OF ivory and
precious st ,ncs. His treasury was full
Of the costly things Of the earth; tens of
thousands " armed men were ready 70
obey his bidding. and his dominion ex.
tended from sea to sea. But without
Gods blessing worldly possessions ars
but an increase OF care, and a. tnis
mighty monarh feared not God, he vAs
dissatisfied and unhappy.
In the dominions OF the king there
lived a certain dervish famed for absti,
nence, sanctity, wisdom and piety; and
the king, willing 10 profit by the instruc.
ton Of the holy man, paid him . visit.
He found him in sackcloth. lying In .
cave surrounded by high rocks on the
borders Of q wilderness.
"Holy man, said the king. i come
to learn how may be happy.
Without giving any reply. the dervish
led the king through the rugged path.
ways which led to the place, till hs
brought him in front OF high rock, asar
the top of which the eagle had built her
acrie.
"why has the eagle built her nsst
yondcr1"
Doubtless, replied the king. that
il may be on. Of the way of danger T"
Then initiate the bird, said the der.
wish build thy throne in heaven. ard
thou shalt reign there unmolsstsd and in
peace.
Now. the king would willingly have
given the dsrvish hundred pieces OF
gold, if he would have accepted It, TOT
the precious piece Of advice II may %
as useful to you as to the king. for you
arc all as much interested in being happy
"a he was. A. the eagle built her nest on
the rugged rock. build your hope on the
:" Rock Of Ages. As the dervish told
the king to erect his throne IN heaven 90
tell you to seek those things whicn
are abovs. whers Christ 10 seated on the
right hand Of God. Set your affections
on things shove. not on the things ~ tpe
earth. ;" Do this, and yeu will DO sbovs
the reach Of danger for time aud stsrn''y'
The Van Buren press., 1873-04-15
POET RY.
Heaven.

Heaven.
BY FRANCIS RIDLEY HAvERGALL,
Light after darkness,
Gain after loss.
Strength after suffering.
Crown after cross.
Sweet after bitter.
Song after sigh.
Home after wandering,
Praise after cry.
Sheaves after sowing.
Sun after rain.
Sight after mystery,
Peace after pain.
Joy after sorrow,
Calm after blast,
Rest after WEAKNESS,
Sweet rest at last.
Near after distant,
CLEAN after gloom,
Love after loneliness,
Life after tomb.
After long agony
Rapture Of bliss
Right was the pathway
Leading to this
The Van Buren press., 1873-04-15
In and Out Of Love.

How id know that she was wid'
owf
Don't yop give me any credit Tor com
mon sense or discrimination at all
How do you know that rose.ls red
How do yqp know lobster salad from
sardines!
kaew she was willow from the very
moment ! took the corner seat in the car
opposite to her little black bonnet with
It's anstering breath of Grape vail, and tho
muf that held her two tiny.
black glovsd hands
The Van Buren press., 1873-04-15
JOHN +. LYTLE,
CITY AuctiOneer.

klyII.L give Special Attention to the selling OF
w Horses and Stock of all kinds, and MOrchan-
disc generally. Charges moderate. Can be found
at my Stables. Give us call.
San.s.72-u.
The Van Buren press., 1873-04-15
NO. 40
/" Nor. than pret,r-l.s.uulul

VI ore t1An pretty
The widow arched her perfectly pen
ciled eyebrowh. What devoted hus.
band YOU will make! and when are you
going to be married p
AS sosn as l can induce her to
name the day"
That's right" said the widow. clasp
ing her hands over the As,raklsu mun
- Because you knew you've no time to
lose.
sighed ostsntstiouslv. ~ am quite
aware oftbat You will let ne call on
you in Glendale -
"Oh. certainly. il she don't object.
"She'll he willing, 1 guarantee Where
are you stayings asked eagerly.
II shall be Mrs. Alvsrn's guest De
you know many people is Glendale =
"Only Q few. I am going down %
sems legal business Tor one Of NJ eli.
ents.
| "Ars your
Yes"
And then there was brief silence.
Are you acquainted with Mr.. Carter.
Mrs. Alvern's brother p asksd The wid.
ow, presently.
Yes" answered with little grim.
ace "A self fconceited, dissgrsesbls
puppy.
"Do you think ." asked the widow,
douubtiully.
"Of course, as doss everybody else.
So will YOU when you meet him.
"Shall Il'
"A man who thinks because he's got
a handsome face and smooth tongue,
that nobody else has any business in ere
alton.
Dear, dear, !" twittcred my compan.
ion; that's very had. indeed.
"Of course. he will pay a good deal Of
a,tsAtion t. you, il you are his sisters
guest, | pursued "but 1t won't do to
encourage him.
"No!"
by no means. Hes a professional
nirt 4"
"Is it possible :" lisped the widow.
Aud rmcn.ally shook haads with my.
self for having thus denly put spoke 10
Bob's wheel
First Impressions are everything, and
| certainly had heen beforehand with the
pretty widow Neither had l any com.
punc,ions of conscience. for hadn't Bob
been PLAYING practical jokes Of oil styles
and complrxons on me, ever since We
had entered the bar side by side
"Stupid Tom. had been his pet name
for me always; but this wash 50 very
"stupii" a game after all.
While ! was thus ,netaphoricallv hug.
II al. ha lad
" Glendale, aud sprang up to assist
nv lsvoly companion out Of the ear,
chceriully burdening myssIf with bsgs,
baskets parasols. and bulky wraps.
A. we stepped upon the platform. I
nearly tumblcd iats the arms of-Bob
Carter.
"Hullo, Tom was his insllegant
greeting. "You don't grow any lighter
as Won grow older. f"
! was about to rstort bitterly. when .
sudden change came over his face, when
he beheM the pretty widow behind me.
"Ger,icr he exclaimed, claspiny both
her hands in his.
Yes, Robert, she answered. with
sparkling ewes and flushed cheeks.
"That gentleman has got my parcels; hs
hiss been very kind to me. .
"Oh. has he though : well We won't
trouble him anv further ] an much
Obliged t. you Ten. aud viii send you
cards to the Wedding "
TO what Wedding p ! gaspsd.
"Didnt YOU tell him, Gertie? Whv.
to our wedding, the tenth OF next month
to bs sure. ~ rsyoir. Tom. be careful
of Yourself for ny sake
And that was the last ever saw efmy
daisy. faced widow. For II you think !
was msan-spirted enough to 20 to that
wedding, you are mistaken 10 my sharse'
ter
The Van Buren press., 1873-04-15
Masonic Notice.

The regular communications of VAN Be
xrx Lopez No. 6. +. \. MASoNS are held
he SATURDAY. on. or next preceding each fulI
moon. at : +. W.. in their Hall at Van Buren,.
Member, of the Fraternity in good Standing
are respectfully invited to meet witlus.
G, WILCOX W.M
" IL ii. ~HIBLRY. Secretary.
The Van Buren press., 1873-04-15

Special notices double the above rates. Edi-
toria notices 20 cents per line tor the first and
no cent, for each additional insertion All
transient advertisements cash in advance.
.Mlrriale and obituary notices not to exceed
g line. free, over five 20 cents per line
Cards or communications of personal
,haracter If admissible at al. double the usual
.tes and strictly in advance.
Announcing candidates, for Congress OF
s;tatc Offices $500, County officers. $1,000.
Editorial notices, p cent, per line
Yrary advertisements, paid quarterly. in
adyaacr Legal and transfer advertisements
4 rc paid for when leltat the office.
u All Job Work. to be paid for on delivery.
AdircSs all letters and communications to
j. ). DUSHAM. Editor and Proprietor
The Van Buren press., 1873-04-15
NICK'S
FLORAL GUIDE FOR 1873,

vl,HE Guide is now published Quarterly, q cents
| pays for the year, four numbers. which Is not
hafths cost Those who afterwards send money to
tho amount of One Dollar more for Seeds may also
order Twenty Eve cents worth extra the price paid
for the Guide
The January Number is beautiful, giving plans for
making Rural Homes. Designs for Dining Table
nccorntions Window Gardens, g., and containing
a mass of information invaluable to the lover of
flowers. -
.ome Ave hundred Epgravings and a superb Colorod
Plnti and Chrome Cover. The first edition OF two
hundred thousand just printed In English and Ger
'''"' '"' JAMES WICK. Rochester. n. Y.
The Van Buren press., 1873-04-15

~ A boy staggered bic mother =
Sunday BY asking f"oass we're mice ~
gels, "
, 1873-04-12
Mraycry of Cunt. Williams,

FROM {H6 HocHe9tEF LHFtH1ctS.
Whatever else may bo said OF Capt. Williams,
OF tho Atlantic, ho Ia bravo man, and ono will
ing to risk Lis lifo whenever his duty calls upo,,
him to do 80. Our readers lnay remenaber an
oxtract from tho Nautical Gazette, printed il,
theso columns lust December, giving an account
Of a torriblo Btor1n which tho steamer Republic
encountered in tho early part Of 1879. We re-
produce this extract from tho article, romarking
merely that tho Capt. Williams mentioned is tho
man so severely criticised just now:
It was determined to tar,,aulla tho engine
Aatcll, md Capt. Wi1liauan, with homo half D
dozen Of tho miserable sailors, wont out OIL tho
declf. Fixing lifo-iineB for safety and retreat,
thoy mado their way forward and secured q
hoayy tarpaulin, which WAS dragged back, and.
fortunately, was secured over tho hatch, and tho
men, except Capt. Williams, safely loueod be-
fore wo were again struck. Just as he had COM
pietod his dan gerous taska Q sen swept over,
catching aud carrying him againHt tho
funnel .atay and thon against tho funnel
itself; ho dropped down, apparently a
1ifolesa nlata, aud tho men, WHO osteomed him
for hiA bravery, went to Ills roBcuo, and, atter
waiting their chaucoa between IONS for aomo ton
minutes, got him Into tho companionway, and
carried him down stairs into tho main saloon.
had mover aeen such sight before, aud hope I
never shall again. II WAS anotlor proof Of tho
sea, further explanation OF tho moaning Of
, 1873-04-12

H. g. Downs Co., No. 3a4 West Nad.son-street, aro
now prepared to show ther customers MI almost en-
tire nbw stock Of spring goods, which will be sold ut
popular prices. Their suits, Cashmere and drnp d'ote
mnntles, dolmans aud talmas, arc very attractive.
Drcss goods Of auporior fabries in a thu Shades
Lyons black shs Japanese silks black and white htrpo
alpacas and mourning goods In variety. New parasos
in tul assortmen. just opened Hosiery Of ths best
1adies and misses. Housekeeping gouts, toIneatics.
cassinerea for boys, and iannels hlways hanl In
dies wanting ties sash ribbons, embroidoreB guipre
lace, yak laco aud inserpgs etc. will find tho nowest
thnga In this department. 4 good two-bntton kid
glove. 81 25 usual price, $780, PBA1rb. Slater will
bc found ut the head Of drcssmakiug department,
al Us}23.
, 1873-04-12
TOO BAD.

A. Simple CHILD OF Nnturc from the
Ear West Falls Into tho QQnntls Of
Sinful Mon mud in Robbed OF s70O.
Another instance OF tho effect upon human
character Of a long intimacy with Nature oo~
CURED yesterday afternoon, Janaos Olcott eui-
grated, in 1865, to California, from g southern
county in Ohio. he went after gold, and fol-
lowed his pursuit. till It ruined him. He thon
became q shepherd on D ranch, and for
Bix years tendod a flock. and took weak limb
kins to ILLS bosom. Whatever Of information ho
may hnyo hnd concerning tho evil ways OF the
world, he lost whilo In this occupation, and bis
mind became as simple as d little child's. Thia
was unfortunate not but that, in the abstract, it
would be good thing II the minds Of all men
were moro like little ohildrens, but because suoh
q mind cannot take caro- Of itself in this wicked
generation, and will surely canBo its pos
sossor many 1nisfortuuoB. Such vas tho
experience Of James 0lcott, for, In
tie simplicity Of bis mind, ho has lost e700, the
earnings Of aix years. Ho arrived In Chicago on
Thursday evening, on his way home, and, I'M
prossod with tho bollef that lie would noyor havo
sevsa na a sese s ss an stags o t.
soc tho aightB Of tho town hc carefully counted
Ills money, and copied into q notebook tho NUM-
bers Of the larger bills. While walking on n1adi-
son street he met D man who Reomod to bo
quite as simple as himsclf,. and who
city. In his company Jamcs found much pleas-
uro. They drank together, and were very Jolly
friondn. Thoy did not separate until evening,
whom, james says, the man gayo him tho nslp," !"
on Wolls Btraet. Soon attor, james discovered
that lis money waa gone, when ho gayo report
OF tho lcns ut the Central Station. uo did not
aay that his young friend (9) waa the thief, and
1t was some time before ho coul1 be persuaded
Thon ho grow yiolont, and "thirstea for
blood" Yoatorday afternoon, le appeared Ut
the Central Station again, after woary walk to
tho various PLACES he had visited tho day pro.
yious. Flo was yory penitont, and uphraided
himself for returning to tho 1nannera and Gus.
toms Of civilized men. Ha declares thnt ho will
at onco take up his shepherds crook and return
to bis pastoral occupation at tho haso Of tho
Rocky Mlountaina.
, 1873-04-12

X EHWI CVf11N@HtU1s
From ths Ne,g l'ork stsn, IprH9
crosacd from 1Iobokon onrly yesterday morning.
As l,o VIVA passing along WeBt atreot, q rough
looking man accoBtsd him with, "Bay; MiBtor,
can't yor guy follor ton cents?''
"Yes, hore's stamp" replied Mr. Darfs,
handling tho follow tho money,
"Woll atranger, TINT has asyed yer lifo. I was
80 l,ard up TINT l Ind mado Up my mimi Tint II
yer didn't guy mo suthin I'd Eill 80 nnl thon rob
IT," sad tic ruflial,, III coul tono Of voice. at
Tho ramo timo displaying dagger.
, 1873-04-12

'thoing atr.,ot J" tho man WAS literally crushed;
ting blood flowed from hia oara, mouth, and nos~
tris, hin thigh was hrokon In two p1aoes, and his
ribH cruYllotf on ono aldo. 4 powerful lnnn,
wosEhing oyor 400 pounds, crushed like an insect
by tho sen I"
, 1873-04-12

Don't wait for cold to 60 awny Of tsef, for your
throat and lungs may become irrtatod mud infaed
from the accompanying cough, that bronchitis con-
sumption may sot In before you conscious Of all-
ger. Rather get clear OF your cold at by using
DR.. Jayne'a E1pcctoran good remedy Tor looaening
hoaling 2nd arcngthonng tho surfaces Of tho throat
aud lungs Sold everywhere.
, 1873-04-12

California Sunday Train.
Tho through Pacific ExpreHa train for Council
Bluffs, OMAHA Ban Francaco, aud other For West
points, will leave tho Was street depot Of tbs Chicago
4 Rock Island Hallway at 1915 H., Sunday April
49, 1873. Through tickets, Yja Chicago Burlington
Quincy, and Chicago Rock Island Pacific Railways
will DO good oil thia train.
, 1873-04-12

An Elegant establishments.
VIC dcsire to call attention to tho opcnlng by Parker
Ttlton, nj noon. to-ny, OF tho most elegant Int
tabhh1nont In tho West They receive afternoon and
eyeutnB. No, 83 Clark street opposite C0urt-Houae
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1873-09-25
Chicago Market.
CHICAGO, September q

CHICAGO, SepteElcer II.
Prices for grain took q drop to-day.
Currency being scarce, and shippers out
of the market, owing to the condition
of affairs in New York. Very little
business was done on Change beyond
the making Of settlements.
WHEAT-No. 2 spring wheat 81 ii
al III; and aold at 9O@97c cash or
seller September and 97@Sl %! seller
October.
FLOUR-Dull and almost nominal.
CORN-Rcceded 23@3c; No.. , sold
at 33@36c cash; 324@35c seller Sep.
TENDER; 35S@3S4c seller October anu
39!@42c seller November; closing at
inside prices.
OATS-l@1!c lower; No. > soI3 st
26c cash or seller September end 2Ic
seller October.
RYE-Sold at colo for Ne. aud &c
@G3c for Mo-
BARLEY-Low; and sales Of neT
were at 81 0j@l 0S cash or seller Sep"
TENDER; l 10@l l. seller October s"d
| GOAL o. seller year.
PROVISIONS-Quict and nominal
at previous quotations. Business at
the stock yards is dull aud the pens are
filled with cattle and hogs, and as the
holders refuse to sell except fcT cash.
the transactions were meagre.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1873-09-25
Vxcciing Cattle Ma
WEDNESDAY, Sept .Istt.

" EDNE-HDNA, -
The mrket for cattlesro a. "a, 1878. \
is full otiie, and = prices are her stock
at our qpo- iuons. The inquiry Arm
tive and ISall offered are sold withGt
diMcul.Ity. The better grades Of stock
arr : in demand at outside quotations.
! CATTLE-The arrivals during thu
week include l6S head, most Of which
were better than ordinary offerings
They were sold at 81 IS per cwt. 10,
inferior to common and 81 for prime
and choice.
SHEEP--The sales Of sheep have
been lsrger than for g month previous
ard amount to ll2 head for the week.
Thirteen head of scalawags sold for
SO the lot. The better grades brought
IS G0@3 25 per cwt.
HOGS-The demand for first class
hogs for butche-ing is very active, and
all that have been offered have been
taken at once. Sales of 80 head at IS
per cwt.
CALVES-There is a fair demand
for good veal calves among the butchers.
Sales of 80 head at from S. to So accord
ing to size and quality.