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The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1873-12-23
WEST VIRGINIA LAND Tor SALE
Il 4 R E c A Es.

1910 ACRES of land on the Baltimore Il
IAlJ Ohio Railroad, a. miles from Par
kersburg, on whichis erected . dwellings ilou.
ses and cabins, together with
STEAM PORTABLE SAW MILL,
now in successful operation. B. G. o. z. r
siding on the property, and three miles Of team
road extending the entire length of the land;
the land is covered with first class tifhher,
abont one-third of which is cut the baianos
undist,irbed; the land is hilly, but would make
a first class grazing farm. and tobacco will grow
luxuriantly The timber will not only pay hf
the land, but prove profitable business besids
The dwellings alone now yielda yea 'ly rental
of $3.50. This desirable property is offered at
the low price of
$S per acre and SIS, 900 for Mill, Mn
chinery and Railroad Track.
Considering that it is within one hours ride OF
Petersburg. it is rare bargain. Desire "a
close partnership. and the fact that the prin.
cipal owner resides in Pittsburgh. and cannot
give it personal attention, only reasons for SEX
ling.
Parties visiting the. LAND will get their tick.
cts to Cairo station. two miles distant. The ao-
oommodation and way train,if not behind time.
will stop at the mill. Will sell en- accommoda.
ting terms. For further particulars address
DAVID KIRK, Pittsburgh Pa. or KIRK d
BRO, Cairo West Va. deo9. '73w4
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1873-12-23
The House Salary Bill

Reached the Senate on the 18th inst,
and was referred to the Committee on
Retrnnchment and Reform, Of which
Senator Wright =, is Chairman From
the composition of the Committee it is
supposed that majority will favor a
more comprehensive measure than the
House bill, and one probably that will
be an unqualified repeal of the salary
law 7The bill can not be rushed through
the Senate, and will probably lead to an
interesting discussion after the holidays.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1873-12-23

HYou who are able to give costly
presents to your friends during the holi
days, remember the needy
No man knows how much enjoyment
there is in few dollars until he expends
them in purchasing happiness for the
DOOR,
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1873-12-23

EwThe hack line to Barnesville is
slightly irregular nova days. AS the
Barnesvillians care but little about
Woodsield, anyhow, they can stand it
but how are we to be happy without
seeing the "jewel in the diadem" occa-
sionally?
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1873-12-23

EgAt the late term of Court in Bel
mont county, ISAAC BARTLETT, for grand
larceny, was sentenced to 5 years i'm
prisonment in the Penitentiary; John
JONES, grand larceny, 8 years; OSCAR
LEWIS, destroying stolen bank check, 8
years; THOMAS McGILL, cutting with
intent to wound, 2 years.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1873-12-23

h@Dealers say that the tobacco crop
of this year, in some parts of the coun-
tv, is a little inferior to that of last
year. From so so to SO so seems to
be the ruling price There is less firm
ness on the part of producers.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1873-12-23

EgMr. GEORGE SUPPEs, of Cameron,
purchased 27,000 pounds Of tobacco
one day last week while coming to
Woodsfeld; and said he would pur-
chase that number of pounds on the
way home.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1873-12-23

ETax-paying closed on Saturday,
the Goth inst The textbooks will be
sent out to the collectors in the differ
ent townships, who will be required to
return them before the 20th day of
January. 1874
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1873-12-23

H Our circulation is already con
siderably beyond that of any other pa.
per in this section of Ohio, and is in,
creasing at gratifying rate. Adver-
tisers and business men generally, will
please make a note of this.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1873-12-23

B@ Our statistican says that more
uncomplimentary remarks have been
made about the weather in the last
month, than during any other equal
length Of time in thirteen years.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1873-12-23

Ey Messrs. MILLER, KoEHLER, HATCH
Err and others, interested in corn trans
actions in the West, have realized hand
somely on their investment. We learn
that they recently made sale Of 10000
bushels at 57t959 cents, for which they
paid last Spring from Is TO Is cents.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1873-12-23

EMr. M. G. WooDs, of Green
township, weighed 7 sticks of tobacco,
recently, the leaves of the same being
4 feet long, and 2 feet wide; and the
total weight was 2lO pounds, or sc
pounds to the stick Let us hear from
other tobacco raisers in the county.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1873-12-23
Notice.

No operson is authorized to collect mon.
ey due for subscription to or advertising
in, the Monroe County DEMocRAT, save
and except the undersigned.
WILL H HERMAN.
Woodsfeld, O., Dec 4, 1873.
Dec. 8, 1S73-3t.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1873-12-23

wDeputy Sheriff LITTLE sold the
land advertised in the case of john
GooDHUE VS.. SUSAN JOHNSON and others,
s. acres in Salem township, on the 18th
inst, to Mr.. JOHN GooDHUE for 81 ,O30.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1873-12-23

self, as theorists say, a contraction
of currency will lead to specie pay ments,
most people in this region are prepared
to resume.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1873-12-23

DIED.-On the 14th inst, Miss MAR
GAREr DoUGHERTY, of Wayne township,
this county. The deceased was inferred
in the Roman Catholic burrying ground,
adjoining the church, in this place.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1873-12-23

ET-The land advertised in the case
of A MANN and others VS.. 1 SIMPSON
and others was sold on the Goth inst y,
by Deputy Sheriff LITTLE for S469 to
A. MANN Lot 81 sold for S401; lot
70 for S34 and lot 73 for S34.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1873-12-23

EFWe are glad to learn that our
friend, Mr. JOHN JEFFERs, of Sunsbury
township, who injured his ankle some
time since, is recovering. He is now
able to 90 about the house on crutches
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1873-12-23

HA very nice looking clock was
put up in the Auditors Office, by F.
REEF, Jeweler, last week. 1t was Or
dered by the C5unty Commissioners at
their last session.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1873-12-23

ESA Teachers Association has been
orsanized o at New Matamoras, Washing
ton County Meetings will be held Oh
the second Saturday of each month.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1873-12-23

S@ Master Commissioner HoEFFLE Err
sold the land advertised in the case of
WILLIAM OR& VS.. J. G MCGAuGHEY
and Others, on the Goth inst, to VIII
LIAM ORN for S5.25S.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1873-12-23

@During the recent protracted
meeting in the NJ. E Church at Jeru
salem, this county, there were "a &C.
cessions to the church, OF which num-
Der % were converted.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1873-12-23

s@~ The Union School Of this place
will have vacation from Wednesday,
the oath inst TO Monday, the 9th day
o: January.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1873-12-23

gM Mr. FRANTz CHARLES GEIG Err, q
native of Wurtemberg,on the l7th inst,
declared his intention, in the Probate
Court, to become citizen Of the Uni.
ted States.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1873-12-23

EETobacco buyers are moving more
briskly now than they did three weeks
since. Quite a large number Of crops
were purchased last week in different
parts of the county.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1873-12-23

S~O. F. FLINT, Esq, of Rinards
Mill, Washington township, is buying
tobacco this year. He has purchased
about 10000 pounds to this writing.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1873-12-23

EBroad, fat, low heels for boots
are now considered the thing among
ladies. This is the most sensible move
fashion has made recently.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1873-12-23

The academic department of Iowa
State University has over'three hundred
and fifty students; the law department,
eighty; and the medical department will
soon open with a good list Of students
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1873-12-23

RF Mr.. john WENDELL, of Will
liamsburg, Noble county, has introdu-
ced a new species of tobacco which is
said to yield better than the ordinary
kind.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1873-12-23

eB Compare the local news in this
issue Of The SPIRIT with that of any
other county paper published in Eastern
Ohio. Also our market reports.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1873-12-23
East Liberty Cattle Market.

East Liberty Cattie Market,
EAST LIBERTY, PENN December II.
CATTLE-Arrivals, lis cars. Best,
6 to 6 75; mediums, 5 to B rs; com
mon, to Is; stockers, 3 to 3 so;
bulls, 2 % to 3.
HOGS-Arrivals. A cars. Best Phil
adelphia, 40 to so; Workers, to
5 90.
SHEEP Arrivals, 3 cars. Best, 5
to 5 so: medium, 4 to 4 75; common,
3 to 3 SO,
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1873-12-23

b@Notify everybody, and especially
boys, to be careful in the use of pow
der. 4 timely warning may save life
or limbs.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1873-12-23

~ Religious services were held in
the Christian and NJ E Churches each
evening during last week.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1873-12-23

EFD Drink nothing without seeing it /;
sign nothing without reading it, and
make sure that it means no more than
it says.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1873-12-23

re- Barnesville wants gas works
We have been under the impression, for
some time, that they already had them.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1873-12-23

~ Mr.. GEORGE Making, native
of France, on the 9Th inst, declared his
intention, in the Probate Court, to BE-
come citizen of the United States.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1873-12-23

wThe Teachers Institute of Noble
county, will hold session in Caldwell,
commencing on Monday, the goth inst
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1873-12-23
Advertising and Job Work.

All Advertising and dob Work will be
executed in a workmanlike manner, at
rates as low as the same can be done for
at any other country Office.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1873-12-23

EThe business transactions Of the
different County Offices will be found in
The SPIRITS columns each week
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1873-12-23

EEThe 1st of January is the regu-
lar day for young men and old to swear
of-that "they'll not drink any more.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1873-12-23

EF Misses MARGARET SCHwING of
Salem and MARGARET FRANK, of Adams
township, died during the first week in
the present month.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1873-12-23

EH.BeImont County Common Pleas
Court adjourned on Wednesday, the
i7th inst, after session of 80 days.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1873-12-23

EA majority of the business men
of Woodsfcld advertise in THE SPIRIT.
Please examine the advertisements in
this issue.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1873-12-23

NIhe next term of Common Pleas
Court commences on Tuesday, the Sd
day of February,
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1873-12-23
Cincinnati.

December 1S.-Flour 6 COOS 75.-
Wheat S5@l 60. Rye 9O@93c. Corn
52@53c. Oats 44@50c.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1873-12-23

wThere is but one National Store
Company now in operation iii this coun-
ty, that at Miltonsburg.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1873-12-23

ER Rev. D. II. LAFFERTY, of Barnes
vile, will preach in the Presbyterian
church il this place, on Friday, the
26th day of December, in the evening
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1873-12-23

DVWe learn that Mr. W. II. SIM
MONS, of Masterton, this county, has
purchased 10000 pounds of tobacco
this season.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1873-12-23

H Messrs HEBBLING and SToEHR
were engaged last week putting new
roof on the South side of the NJ. e
Church.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1873-12-23

EAll kinds of job work executed
at The SPIRIT Office in good style, and
at low rates.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1873-12-23

,t%1S73 will be remembered as a
year in which there was a late Spring
and an early Fall.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1873-12-23

EFThe mail from Graysville, and
other points south of here. failed to ar.
rive last Tuesday evening, the 10Th inst
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1873-12-23

t@An unusual amount of corn is
still in the husk, cause, bad weather.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1873-12-23

wM MARY SMITH, wife of Mr..
THOMAS SMITH, of Graysville, died on
the 10Th inst.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1873-12-23

@A communication from rs" of
Franklin township, will appear in our
next issue.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1873-12-23

EThe semi annual settlement be-
tween the County Auditor and Treasur
er will be made about the 18th of Jan
uary.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1873-12-23

WASHINGTON, Dec 1S-The funeral
of Colonel Dent took place this morn
ing from tie Executive Mansion. In
addition to members of the family there
were present all the heads of depart
ments, The remains were placed on a
Baltimore and Potomac railway train,
for conveyance to St Louis, and were
accompanied by the President, Colonel
Grant, Colonel Casey, General F. T.
Dent, Marshal Sharpe and General Bah
cock.
At recent game of poker in the town
of Fairplay, Col, Mr.. Graves held a
"king full" and Mr.. Walker rejoiced in
three aces and raised it to four aces,
claiming the stakes, whereupon Graves
drew asix-shooter and reckoned his hand
was the best Walker supplemented the
four aces with bowie-knife. There was
enough in the SPOT to purchase two
handsome coflins;
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1873-12-23

December 17-Wool firm and in
good demand; very full prices continue
to be htained. stocks Of all kindsare
moderate for the season; the demand is
mostly for fine deeces Sales extra and
donble extra Ohio and Penn sy ylvanis at
52@55c; Wisconsin and Michigan 4S@
51c: pulled wool is selling quite freely,
and ranges from 40 to 55c.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1873-12-23

wThe buildings for the cheese fac
tory near A. TwINUM's, in Green town
ship, will be erected during the present
Winter.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1873-12-23

h@rMr CHAs. OBL1NGER, Of Lewis
vile, has purchased 100000 pounds OF
tobacco the present season.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1873-12-23

Fifteen suits have heen commen-
ced in the Court of Common Pleas
since the Jst inst.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1873-12-23

wThe entire work in the Auditors
Office. for the year, was finished up on
the 18th inst.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1873-12-23

nU-F. M. AMOS, of Antioch, talks Of
packing a considerable amount of pork.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1873-12-23

b0r The land advertised in the case
of THOMAS G. PENN VS.. JAMES SHOOK
and others was sold on the 20.h inst,
to T. G PENN for S715 50
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1873-12-23

EFInteresting reading matter will
be found on our first and fourth pages
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1873-12-23

sSThe NJ. E Church edifice receiy-
ed a thorough renovating last week.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1873-12-23

EEFire crackers will be ripe on the
25th inst.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1873-12-23
New York.

December 1S-Flour 75@11 90.
Wheat l 53@1 S2 Corn 7S@79c Oats
57@59c. Rye l O6. Barley l 65@1 70.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1873-12-23
For Sale or Exchange.

T HAVE 1853 acres of land In Ritohis oeun.
/ ty, West Virginia, which will ssil very
low, OF exchange for land IN Ohio. There u
80 acres of
SECOND RIVER BOTTOM LAND,
(Hugh's Rivsr.) I. is ai milss nom Smith.
Vile, one half mile from the Parkersburg
and Stanton turnpike. Address,
THOMAS r, PACK,
Hendrysburg, Belmont County. Ohio.
LouIs HosrrLEa, Agent at Wo1dsaeld, ohHs
Nov25,'73m2.
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WeodsfieId Stock Market.

December 22-Cattle 2@4c per pound
Sheep 3@34c per pound. Hogs BIC per
pound.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1873-12-23

EE There are thirty seven persons
now in the County Infrmary.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1873-12-23

EAn interesting letter from Mariet-
ia will be found in this issue.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1873-12-23
New York Live Stock Market.

December II
SWINE-Arrivals. 9, 7S0 head. Dress
ed nogs firmer,and advanced to GAG 74c
for city, and 6I@7c for Western.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1873-12-23
Chicago.

December 1S-Flour 5 1906 ST.
Wheat l 14@1 49, Corn 53c. Oats
35@3Sc. Rye Toe. Barley 33.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1873-12-23

EELasl Summer a Camp Meeting
was held at Burr's Mills. Belmont coun-
to, at which JACOB ALBERT, of Barnes
vile, was arrested and bound over to
Court, charged with selling liquors.
The following disposal was made Of the
case at the recent term of Belmont
County Court:
State of Ohio VS.. Jacob Albert Sell
ing liquor at assemblage of religious
society. Plea of guilty, fined S25 and
costs, TO be paid in two days.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1873-12-23
WOOL MARKETS.
New York.
Boston,.

December 17-Wool quiet; extra
and double extra 50@55c; treble extra
a nd pick.lock 60@65c.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1873-12-23
n~JAs. DoueHrR+y, ESQ. Of CIR

%JAs DoUaHER+Y, Esq, of Grays-
vile, sold his store on the 10Th inst, to
A. J MAcKEY and D. HENDERSON, -
The purchasers propose to remove the
goods to the mouth Of Indian creek, in
Bethel township.
On the same day WATSON & BAKER
of the same place, sold their store goods
to JOHN A. WATSON
R S. SLACK, same place, has sold his
drug establishment to DANIEL Ccx.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1873-12-23

the first and third fridays of each
month.
MARRIED-On the Och inst, by Rev
E. W. GRIMES, Mr.. WILLIAM LUcKEY
and Mrs. ELIZA BEARDMoRE.
On the 17th inst, by Rev R. NJ
FREsHwATER, Mr. JOHN D. SUrER and
Miss ELIZABETH R. Usher, all Of Ohio
township, this county.
On the 18th inst, by THos. WILSON
J. P, Mr.. MILTON C REDIN, of Woods.
field, and Miss MARY E. LEAsURE, OF
Franklin township.
s0 The Monroe County Democrq,
appeared last week, with Mr. JOHN B
DRIGGs as editor, and Mr.. CHARLES Fl
GOODRICH as local editor and publisher
Mr. DRIGGs is generally known to the
people of our county, and Mr.. Coop
RICH comes from Noble county, where
he was connected with the Spectator
as Foreman. and with the Republican
as part owner and Editor.
Under its present editors the Demo
crat is comparatively free from those
peculiarilies which before made it rather
more remarkable than commerdable.-
With the exception of a little ''bunkum'
about court house ring, the tone O
the paper is fair. We will not do tht
chief editor the injustice Of shpposins
that he does not well know that there
is not the slightest vestige of such
thing as he proposes to combat.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-02-27
0oYernmAnf aecnrfffAa


- BALTIMORE, FEB: G.-We est Nirginia-, 10, North
Carolina g., old, 3 bid to-day.
BALTIMoRK, Feb. 27.-Cotton auiet-Low mid
dlings, 1872. Flour firm and In improved demsnd-
Prices unchanged. Wheat steady-Red western,
Sl70@l %; amber western, S2G 81 10; others un-
changed Corn stesdy-W hite southern 81: yellow
southern, s.; mixed western nominal, So Oats
stesdy-SOuthern, 46G+s; western mixed, 46GS; do
white nominal Rye dull, prices unchanged Hay
unchanged Provisions quiet but firm; little Offer
ing: except at prices above buyers' views, Mess
pork-SHS@slao Bulk meats unchanged Ba-
con nrm and active; prices unchang ed-hams l3f1l5
Lard dull, Ga asked, s bid Western butter in I'm
proved demsnd-Choice, 30; good to prime, 2i98.
NEW YORK, Feb. Z.-stocks active and firmer
Gold steady ia. Money tight y to e and interest
Exchange, long, Sii short, ga Governments dull
and steady
NEW YeRK, Feb. N.-FIour dull wheAt dull
and in buy ers favor. Corn dull.
LoNDoN, Feb. "a, II q. m.-Consols opened at
ga for both Bonds of 1865, old, 93i,; 1861 So.
lo-l0b, So 4; new hves, 0,S. Erie, 81.
PARIS, Feb. I.-Rentes opened ut S. francs, 40cen
times.
LONDON, Feb. n, p. m.-The rate for money at
stock exchange government securities lower
than the Bank of England rate by per cent. Erie,
52i4.
PARrs, Feb. N.-Rentes IS francs, 50 confines
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-02-27

me Secretary Of State has received from the
Al-erican charge d'affsJs in Japan a commu-
ttion on the subject of tea culture in that
e. ntry, with statistics of the exports in that
''Hmodity for the last ten years. In 1862 Japan
'Nported TO England two and a half million
pounds OF tea and to the United States about
one and quarter millions pounds. In the tea
season OF Isl and 1872 there were exported to
the United States 15,3I0,62i pounds and 10
England only 2,ess.o 200 pounds. This shows that
the United States is now monopolizing the tea
trade Of the east England continues to monopo-
lie the silk trade
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-02-27
FINANCIAL AHD COnMERCIAL.

The stringency in the New York money mar
ket was greatly increased yesterday, and pro-
duced panic in the stock exchange. Transac-
tons were attended with great excitement, and
well, prominent operator, had failed. Panama
declined from 100 TO %, and Pacific mail from
69S to 5SK, closing at %. The entire market
was weak and panicky, until within few min
utes of the hour Of closing, when there appears
to have been a reaction in part of the list, and
a better feeling.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-02-27

The city Is filing up rapidly, and the hotels
are already overlooking with guests. Now is
a. time for those who have rooms to rent, or
to supply, or goods to sell, TO announce
IL Tact Ia The STAR, and thereby put them
= .es IN communication with the visitors who
rooms, or board, or goods. Everybody,
".'.zens or strangers, read THE STAR; and, be-
g.. - OF its compact and convenient arrange
d . OF matter, scan it thoroughly, advertise
H.. - and all, fact that our citizens who are
~ JARED to supply the needs of Inauguration
N-'tors should bear In mind.