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EVENING STAR.


Their 4. .lx. 3 something irrc<istihl. 49,.
ador-rrht som times ~ l. our inclInst,o, ~
help our own dog. an a thls is always folio I'D
by conviction hat do. wrong. u
v also unsafe, unless Va wed IRON second
story window; st least we q. e 80 Informed BY q
tax payer who dimes standing since he witness
eo the great canine combat on Fsrry street, yes-
tetosy. The crowd was anxious nat q little
ooS should whip, particularly after he had in
cideitsiy bitten . foreign boot-black, who
stoke s,sfsarAs,ngiy Of Springfield dogs and
when be- ied The big dos about ~ the ear. even
strangers Historically embraced each ois., nj
elapped t1eir hands. This excessive low ~ss
Moderated b. the big dog suddenly a win, -
tween Mr.. CFlaheytys legs, whereupon th.t
gertsemsn sat down on the pavement - ylo,ent-
" tsst his eye seemed 20 have turned over In
his head, aud seyerd minutes rapid winkts~
were necessary 20 get the pupils In front again
During the inter yA, country minded individ-
ual was inspired ts punch the little dog with IA.
umbrella, and i'm uedistely thereafter wen
home 20 poultlce his eye. Several gentlemen
picked M the umbrella, and one man, who
" snssa y A. : momens, was promptly afforded
miniature umbrella under. his ear. while
o,hef taxpayers were pulling the umbrella %
pieces, colored person accidentally stepped ON
iAf ke portion OF both dogs and fortA with thew
quit nghting and began an indiscrinIsnsts oT,f-
leenon Of psnts' samples in the crowd. Those
couldn't ran. But the dogs ran. too. and raj
time besides 10 make u very unpleasant for
persons on the fences, whose feet were within
jumping distance. The number OF people in
that vicinity who finally reached their homes
with the appearance Of carrying hand kerchiefs
N Their rear pockets, was not accurately esti-
mated, owing 70 the fact that the philosOphic
observer was himself engaged in avoiding ss
Introduction TO the heroes Of the conflict
ST. rIncfeld RepHbiioaa-
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LIVERY STABLES.

LII En- O1ADLES.
IT Major q SON, HACK AND HIRING
Il STABLES, l419 NKw YORK AvENuE, BIZ.
TWEEN ~, ltIH AND isrH sJREErs..Eirstclass SIN
Tor hire We would call particular attention to our
hight Pleasure Coaches for Picnics, Excursions and
Fishing parties, which may be had ct the lowest
rates. jy3l-sm
J. BOARDING, Livery and SALE STABLES.
street between 18th and l4th northwest, rear
ofthe Epiphany Church Home.l Fine Carriages OF
Al kinds, Horses and Buggies, Phaetons, &C., for
Hire; Special attention paid to the Of Board.
ing Horses. decls-ly
a LLIsON Major,
"A LIVERY AND HIRING STABLES
STYLISH CARRIAgEs and COAOHMEN.
dec0-1y 1879 = street northwest.
A RLINGTON sTABLgs.-B.C RUIr, JR.,
"A g STREET, BETWEEN nth AND 18TH.
Carriages BY day or night, and for weddings or
PARTIES. dec1ely
M SH. Majors 0fABLES, 1895 q.
on hand and for hire By the day or month.
Parties, W eddines, and sceDtions furnished with
the most comfortable and elegant Carriages.
Particular attsstfon to boarding Horpoo, IN
Horses Always for saie and exchanes docE. n
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rHHROCGH LINE BETWEEN WASHINGTON
PHILADELPHIA AND NEW YORK.

I'Hk0rGH LINZ BETWEEN WASHINGTON,
u PHILADELPHIA AND NEW YORK
WARRINGTON, May Is, l0s-Hoon.
-, Trains between Washington and
Rev York are new run - follows, ~ ~ "
viz: i SYKy
FOB NEw YORK, without change Of cars.
Leave daily Except Sunday ct 80 g. N , i:lo and
FOR PHILADELPHIA.
Leave daily (except Sunday at T:0 0. m, lilo an
em .. N.
Leave ior New York at $50 .. m, and Philadel-
Sleeping cars for New York on $50 train only
Through tickets TO Philadelphia, New York, or
boston can be had at the Station Once ct all hour
Of the day.
See Bslttnore and Ohio Railrsad advertisement
tor schedule between Washington, Baltimore, An
THOs, Il, SHARP. Master Of Trans portation.
L. NJ. COLk, General Ticket Agent
GEO. 5. kOONTZ, Agent, wsshinston, mn
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PROPOSALS.
PROPOSALS FOR OOPPER.
NAVY DEPARTMENT.,
BUREAU OF CONSTRUCTION AND REP

BUREAU OF CossrRUcTfoN AND RKPArR.S
, WARRINGTON, September 4, 1873
VI seaied Proposals 70 furnish and deliver at the
S sisst' ,S 30 ;GSo POUNDS OF IEGST COPPER,
I'll ~ O'Clock m. Of MONDAY, the IA instsnt. Al
which time they will be opened "
The prop sails must be addressed to the Chief OF
the Bureau OF Construction and Repair, Navy De-
gartment, Washington, and indorsed |" oposals for
letters.
The Copper will Be subject to the necessary test
ane Inspection OF the proper officers OF the WASH
ineton Navy Yard, and viii NOT be received unless
delivered within the time specified aboye sea iaw3w
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AUCTION BALES.
This AFTERNOON.

This AFrERSOON.
KY DUHOAHSON, D0wLINa co., Aocsl
corner IN and streets northvs u.
VALUABLE p sEYSsYBB .Nsrl EaHsorERrr AT
ss Mti a es oasrsd a. aashe sacnon, ON TUESDAY,
o Sfn Gay o. Ansus nett, ON the premisss, At =
ssI:s q Esss Greet, .doipiss R.Ioss@s os ne g
ia "a sns sfs sSss.s
3, .o aoe q e. s. q Il ~, sed
gessas. Of the street renders aecsssible and
the SS: e q nv:
LhS yrcssrty has on 4 4 lssse mansion oontaininS
ss IA Sas sS sso sss
mhuIs, n9wess, sversrssps. - - I'D having smoss
Sss: n sse :Sss nee
There e large merchant niii in good order, With
80 S:s AN, e; the .ass
syoss:s Ito: sss.s s' ps Sse sssls
eri1r.S@ inquire s q IVAN LYONS,
S x'i siisl SssSSss:' SSos&L1ua CO.. Aue..
TIE ABOVE SALE Is POSTPONED until
THURSDAY, 9Th September, ct same hour and
suas:ts. Dunno AHsON, BOWLING co. ,Auc...
DY DUNOANsoN, BOWLING 4 90. A,ct,r,-
ID Southeast corner Sth and strssts northwest.
fRF2kTE SS 81
- BY virtue Of deed Of trust, dated twenty
seventh day Of January, A. d. 1871, recorded In
holder Of the note secured thereby We will sell ct
public auction, on the premises, on THURSDAY,
piece or parcel Of ground In Washington city, D. O.,
known and designated a. Lot lettered B. in Charles
ID In Square No. 694, being improved BY one three
story and basement Brick Dwelling.
Terms Of sale: 5000 cash; and the balance In
and IL MONTHS with interest," the rate Of ten per
cent secured by notes and deed OF tast the prop
the terms Of sale are not complied with in Ave days
from the day OF sale the trustees the right
resell the property at the risk and cost of the de-
fsulting purchaser. Convey ancine at cost of pur-
ehA'er' S.k. bDxVRsNsGGiHi,LE. Trustees.
DUNNCAEs0N, BOWLING & co.,
auglo-d Auctioneers.
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10y LATIMER CLEARY,
- Auctioneers and Real Estate Brokers,
Southwest corner Pennsy ania ave and 18th street
Star Once Buildines
R0sEwO0D:0AsE PIANOFORTE, WALNUT
R9Rs, RRgssEIs SHBPETs, WALNUT
CHAMBER SUITES, FRENCH CHINA DIN
NER SET, &G; lat AUCTION.
- On TUESDAY MORNING, September
VVx y, at 10 O'Clock, we will sell, ut No l9 5
uuNv street, between 18th and 10th streets west
the entire contents thereof, consisting in part, Of
Rosewood case Pianoforte, Stool and Cover
W alnut Parior Suite, in crimson reps.
Walnut Parlor Furniture, in hair-cIoth
Two French plate Mantel Mirrors
Walnut and Mahogany Marble-top Tables
alnut Bookcase, Chamber Stoves.
Mantel Ornaments, EngrayinRs and Chromos.
Brussels, Three ply and other Carpets.
Oak MI tabletop SidebOsrd w anut Extension Table
French China Gold band Dinner Service,
Fine Glass, Plated and China Ware
Cane-seat Arm and Side Chairs
Walnut Marbe-top Chamber Suites
Walnut aud Painted Wardrobes
Hair and Husk Mattresses, Toilet Sets,
Feather Bolsters and Pillows.
Blankets, Spreads, Sheets, &c.
Cook Stove, X itchen Requisites, &c.,&c.
sep3-dts LATIMER OLEARY, Aucts.
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BALTInkSaHfff Ro AND oHIoE1


Leave ct AID, SD, SIS, SO, 7i0, s:ls 9Is and n a.
m, and LIS, s7s, 4N, s3o $40, $40 and e:so D. n
FOE ANNAPOLIs
Ate:e o. m. and D. m; but not on Sunday,
FOB NORFOLK.
At lilo D. m, but not On Sunday
SUNDAY TRAINS.
IRON bsltmore-The 40 stopping at Belay and
La1Lei only; the SD Q. and 40 D. m stoD Dina
~ relay only the $50 m, without stops; the o.
S0 ~, and $50 p m. stopping at all stations.
IRON " Ashington.-The 0 and so O. m, ., 7:ls
sno W p m. trains stopping 1t all stations; the
= M At keisy only; and the 6:n D. N without stops
VI sunday the lilo .. m. will STOP ct all Stations
south of Annapolis junction.
FOB POINT OF BOOKS AND INTERMEDIATE
$500 POINTS.
AT eao a N and 4:50 and SIS p. m. Returning,
leave Point OF Rocks ut 6l5 and Ties g. m and 30
p n, arriving At Washington at SIS and 9;0 O. On.
FOR PITTSBCRG.
va MefropotltdR Branch and COHHsllsviHs Ronts
Leave Washington ~ IS a. m. and 3 50 D m
Sleeping cars through to Pittsburg.
Through tickets the West can be Ind NJ thu
MGshingtoB Station Ticket once ct al hours Of he
day; also, ct the Company's once, lsS PennsyIva-
MA avenue. Passengers purchasing tickets Al the
Averue once, can there arrange TO have their
baggage called for and checked AZ their residenoe
taken % the DEPOT, and put into the baggage ear
Tor New York. PhilsaeiPhia, and Boston see a.
tertfsement o." Through Liner
THOs. II. SHARP, Master Of TRANSFORMATION
l.. n. COLE, General Ticket Agent.
GEO. 3. KOOHTz,
le1 General Agent, Washin rfon
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STEAMER LINES.

WASHINGTON, NORFOLK, BOSTON AND
w PROVIDENCE.
The fine Iron Steamer LADY OF THE LAKE,
having resumed her regular trips to -N-s
Norfolk, will leave her wharf, foot EssaAE
THURSDAY, at .. m, touching at principal River
Landings, connecting at Norfolk with STEAMSHIP Of
the III and NJ: line for Boston and Providence.
Freight should be addressed " care OF Lady OF the
Lake, via Norfolk Branch-ticket ONCE at Knox a
Express Offise, sos Pennsy lyania avenue,
I. nj CROUCH, Agent, 9th street wharf,
DORSEY CLAGETT, General A gent,
mis- Plants Store, corner 18th st. and Pa. ave.
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lS73PENNsYGGsskkSNita RourEIS7S
.,o,-,,, TO Tue
h0bIHHksr, SOUTH, AND SOUTHWEST.
"sshinst0n--- :, =, 3 am. Baltimore. 7. an.
..-.. SIS pm -. sos nm
-. 10 10 Pm: I'LL s. pm
TaE GEEAT DOUBLE TRACK ROUTE,
Night Oars, with modern improyements ~
Two hundred miles saved to Westsrn and Central
The II Is .: N. daily, exosvs Sunday, northwest;
hAKk CQNNICTI0Ns
through from WASHINGTON TO R0CHB0TIR
and PITfSBURG without change.
Tickets hy this route be procured % the ofces
corner OF lth street and Pennsylvsnis avenue, and
given at all times
Passengers procuring tickets ct this once can So
cure accommodations IN Palace Cars foriPffsburg.
I'D. ,. YOUNG, General Passenger Agent,
marl6-ly Baltimore Id.
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pRoP0sALs FOB THE CONSTRUCTION OF
rIRf,ALARM TELEGRAPH IN THi
TTIpTIEs o. WASHINGTON AND GEOBaI

wAsHISeroN, D. c., September I, 1875.
Sealed Proposals. will be received at this once
until I'm, ON the LIST day Of October, 1873 for the
erection OF system Of re-alaFm telegraph, includ-
ing al labor and material fire. alarm boxes, with
the necessary circuits, wire, machinery, appur-
tsnsnees IeSuired to place the system IN thorough
tive Assembly Of the District Of Columbia, approved
June 70, ia5, And IN accordance with the specifca-
lions, and mainly In accordance with the diagram,
both Of which can be and will be explained al
room No. IL, Columbia buildings
The system to be furnished shall be In every
respect equal to the best in use and secure that
the successful contractor will be required to enter
into good and sufficient bond for the full perform
ance OF the contract.
Bids must be ACCOM- panied by penal bond legally
certned to In tha I'm Of hve Thousand 50O05 dol
lars that the bidqer will accept and perform the
The right to reject any or all bids Is reserved.
Payment Will be made when the whole work shall
have been completed and accepted BY the Board In
proper WORKING order.
The contractor shall keep the system in good
working order for term OF two az years after CON-
pletion, and twenty (0) per centum Of the amount
contracted Tor Will be retained until the end Of the
SAID two I'd years as q guarantee therefor.
Proposals must be enclosed in o sealed envelope
endorsed Proposals for construction Of fre-alarm
telegraph, }" and addressed to
ALEX. 4. SHEPHERD,
sepl-td Vice President Board Of Public Works.
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DY GREEN WILLIAMS, Auctioneery,
u No.1OO1 Northwest 10th and street,

TRSsTEES SALE OF VALUABLE IMPROVED
OF 2 AND 10TH STREETS AT AUCTION.
- BY virtue OF deed of trust dated July 81, 1877,
recorded In liber 6a3, folio a, Of the land rec
ords OF washington county, d. o., and by d.
rection OF the holder Of the notes secured thereby
We will sell ct public auction, on SATURDAY, the
2Sd day OF August, 1873, at O'Clock D. m ali that
piece or parcel Of ground in Washington city, D. O.
known as Lot 81, in Chapmans Subdivision Of origi.
nal lots to II inclusive, in Square 564.
Terms OF sale: 900, with ten per cent. interest
from jan 81, 1873, together with the penses Of this
oy notes bearing interest and deed Of on the
property. 500 down when the property IL struck
on Convey ancing at purchasers cost. II the terms
Of sale are not complied with in enc week, the
Trustees the right to resell the property n
the risk and cost Of the defaulting purchaser
B. P. DODGE, ir--..
PA DARNEILLE,} Trustees
augl3-d GREEN WILLIAMS, Aucta
- THE ABOVE SALE Is POSTPONED until
pUEnDA September y, same hour and place.
aug27-d GREEN & WILLIAMS, Aucts.
HTHE ABOVE SALE is POSTPONED UNTIL
nkIDAY September 18th, same hour and place
By order Of the Trustees.
sepl-d GREEN & WILLIAMS, Aucts.
X ERBY, DENT . 90, 6nSaI l.dsos10s ~
N CoM1tstos M~ekosts, also Agents for Her
rings Champion Fire Proof SAFES, Nos. 3l3 and
Sle VIII eTkEET, near Pennsylvania avenue,-
Goods sold Ct suction ct our rooms any part Of
the city. Special attention paid 70 selling Real
Estate ct suction. Liberal advanoes on oonsi9n-
menu ana Dfom1e retur nylo-U
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CUNARD LINE.
" NOTICE.
With the view OF diminishing the chances Of COLI.
sien, the Steamers Of this Line will, henceforth
take specified course for all seasons Of the year
On the Outward Passage from U Queenstown TO New
York or Boston, crossing Meridian of 50 at q Lat
or nothing to the north of IS
On the Homevard Passage, crossing the Meridian
OF 50 at q Lat, or nothing to the north OF a. jylI6m
CUNARD LINE.
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ss'T'HE AMlRIOAN ODD TELLOW.0 for An,
srac gpst price = cents, received and for sale 81
snn,S;! 9aa a SON, Agents for District Of %
scLipti9ns received and the magazine delivered
Also, al new Books, Periodicals, &C., and full r..
&c. e' iesoio Lnmes
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md BLANk Bo0K MAN1fzCToRSEH hI
, rIT,t, Class goods at fair prices, for cash
LlTH0GRAPHINO, ENGRAVING, PRINTINe
Nh AND BINDING DONE TO ORDER
Inc public are invited to call and examine ouy
new sock BEN. r. FRENCH,
Under National etropolitan Bank,
selz-tf s.bins.ao 10Th
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COTTON MARKETS. SEPTEMBER L..

Arc1IsTA September l3.-Quict; low middiila;s'
1si6lsfc receipts, 2a5 bales sales. go bales soss
TsS t,aes weekly receipts. 1920 bales shiphiehl''
o1i bales; sales, LOSS bales. 49,, $500. =.
WII,a1SGToS.-Firm mildlings, lSsc net IT,
ceIpts, 4o bales: sales, IL lales stock, IsS JAZZ ia
d!ings lakc.; strict good ordinary l5c' ne. IT,
ceipts lss bales gross receipts, lso baes
coa,t1ise lo2 bales sales. lU6 baes sLock,
SoRroLK -Firmer; low middlings, lssc. het re-
ceipts ss bales exports coaStwise S7o oaieS
60 bales; stock, 2653 bales: A.. .o,+,
MoDlLE.-Quiet; middlings' NC Net Ieceip ~,
% bales. Exports, coaswise, all oales SaieS' io'
bales. Stock, 5,907. "a
BosroN.-Quict; middllngs zoe. Net rceelpts, ~
hal c. sales, 800 bales. Stock, oH bales.
NEW ORLaASS.-Demand fair; middlingS, ls3c.,
low middliDgs, lSc.; strict good ordinary, lec Ne'
wise 57l tales Stock. 1854 baes. sales, iso Daies'
CHARLgsTOS.--Qulct middlings, l8.c. low md
dIings ls6lstc. strict good ordinary Hc- Mel re-
cepts $40 bales gross, $40 bales. Exports Coso'-
wise 2l7 bales Sales. 500 bales stock, a,oIs DsieS
PTILApELpIifA.-Quict middlines' 2esc-' low
middling. lo3c.: strict good ordinary, itc, .Net
receipts, ~ bales gross, 5s4 D1leS. EApoi@' l"
Britain, 3sk bales. ,. NJ,
MENrIIIs.-Dull: middliRgs, lSc.: receipts SS0
bales: shipments, lS7 bales; stock. s.0l6 bales:
aAIy EsTOS.-Demaudg good; holders hrm Ie1as
ordnary losc,; good ordinary, l6te. net receipts:
81 bales exports coastWise, baics; sales, Sll
bales; stock, COTS bales. 80 ,.,,
NEW YORK, September l3.-3larkct has continued
active throughout The entire week, anu prices have
rule very steady, with advance for forward de-
livery. There WAS only Il moderate BUSINESS aHl
Tendency of rates has been dO"uwarts Tor tie l'asl
few slays Total sales Tor the week were Gl.Otl
bales. of which /" e0o bales were contract AM
s52a bales for export, ,I63 bales 1of sl,Inhs Ill"
9i5 bllpS for SuccuiatlOu.
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TWEED IN CISCISSATI-AS INTERVIEW WITH
THE BAD MAS.-(Cincinnati Enquirer, Sep
TENDER S.l-That gem, from New Works
costly ring, William NJ. Tweed, the Black
Prince" Of tho newspaper correspondent,
was Yesterday at the Burnet House. He
arrived ut O'Clock in the morning from New
York, by way of Columbus, and departed
on the $40 evening train for Chicago. He
was accompanied by his dear friend S. F.
Dewey. OF course he was interviewed.
The reporter was ushered into one Of the
two grand parlors on the ground floor,
which had been chartered tor the twenty
hours visit, and was seated by u softly
spoken eolored man ia u velvet armchair,
where he waited until Billy, in the next
room, gave the finishing brushes to bis
shining black beard. The Prince bears his
trials nobIy. There dweit on his oliyc-col-
bred, plump face look Of serene peace,
touched with 1 shade of sadness, it is true,
such Us could perineate only true martyr,
and could the ruthless and yengeiul New
York editor who made such u howl about
the little tiuanciai Inaccuracies but have seen
him Yesterday afternoon rs he mOurntulIy
toyed with the watch.chain that slept in
yellow magnticence across his paun-
chy abdomen, and heard with what
meek obedience he answered the report
er's questions. that editor must have paused.
Indeed, he would have wept had he wit
messed tue subdued pensiyeness of the air
with which Ar. Tweed rang for cigars and
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wine. or the grand sadness Oh :hs manu-.
49,, ~, No nnsssed handful OF twenty-five
cont cigars into the poche Of the reporter
coat He talked freely. Ies, 'se hau nlu
Ints of trouble. and he was not yet out OF IL
either. Il was true that he had been accused
of hiding from the police at ms country
house and he would not be at all SURPRISED
e ,nfavorable common, would be maze ID
,o,,ard TO his westward trip. W hat dia ne
fink of those New York editors, any
hnw2 This question called for no answer.
Tho dilated pupils and the puplinS OF tue
little veins about the tip of his nose told the
story. How did he like what he had seen
Of Cinciunati2 1t was n fine city, but If ne
were manager of the public works he wouid
have that hill oh Vine street below mira cut
entirely away. Had he been treated with per
sonal discourtesy by any one? NO, 'ndceu
wherever he had stopped the best rooms III
the house had not been refused him. ana the
hotel clerks who. he had remarked, treated
other people with naughty supercinoushess'
were all hurry the minute lie "to'e n's
name in the register. MIR. Tweed maae
brief and comprehensive review Oh us va
rccr, from the days when. he thre" gu 'he
cabinet makers cap in the uoustoffsIreeI
shop, until the beginning of his temPorar!
retirement, pausnS every now ana tneii "
refill the reporters champagne glass. IL was
moving spectacle, the sight OF the great
man when he described his emotions on
reading the warrant for his arrest. A less gra-
nitic person than the reporter might be ex-
cused for sobbcring. And where was he 60
ing? and what was he going to do: ana
when was he going back to New York
All, he was going to Chicago, anu rs ne hao
~ IF fnn L.
ties. he was going to look around there. Ana
as for returning to his ungrateful home
His face darkcncd. and he rose and paccd
over to the window. 1t was plain that tine
last question had struck home, and fallen
majesty sought to mask its anguish under
prctencc of looking out of the WINDOW.
The reporter said never another "oru, D...'
finishing the champagne and lighting the re-
manning cigar, sauntcrcd across the marble
pavement and down the broad steps on his
way to the office.
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THE TOBACCO MARKET AS REPORTED
BY THE NEW YORK TOBACCO LEAF
SEPTEMBER 10.

SEP1EMbEh ~.
Virginia Notwithstanding that business appears
10 have been less active than 1t was the week pre-
ccding there Is nothing to report this week that IS
noticeanly different from the previous announce
mcutS.
There has been fair inquiry for general assort-
mems of NirginIa tobacco, and moderate sales nave
been eff cieu for both domestic and foreign account
The gradual reduction III the supply of desirable
leaf is percept:b!y strengthening the mar et,
though without appareht effect rs YET upon prices
The market is firm, anu far rs good grlpcS are
concerned, must continue 50 for tile balance OF The
season.
Is market fairy active and rates well up for every
thing of desirable character.
M,tnuflcturett.-A fair trade Is reported In Cav
mess done for shipment, though apparently not
great deal. Among other lines for the latter pur-
los which were sold low. The demand for export
lust now appears 10 bc for low-priced goods. and
the principal shipments largely made up Of This
class There Is something doing In leading brands
of tho better grades, but not us much as might be
expected this Of the year nor, as Int na
ted, is there much doing in any or all grades as
there ought u be- We notice, rs usual, Inquiry for
and saleS of bright ll-inch, which variety Is not Id
over supply.
steady, and with nothing of Il noticeable character
to distinguish IT the past week from any OF the late
preceding weeks. The best reason for hoping for 4
fair fall trade Is found III the fact that stocks are
light, and, Furthermore, well selected; but rs the
first Is rather negative than an Affirmative siSli'
and depends for Its slght measure of suggestive
ness upon the possibility of an improved demand,
not much is to lie pre.icaled upon 1t after all. The
second consideration Is OF more Importance, and
should make itself felt In coming transactions.
Su.oking.-There has been more activity the past
week i'm smoking tobacco than for the period last
under review. We hear of some very fair sales In
one or two special inst tnces, and OF stesdy and
moderately good business generally. September
weather with Its bracing Influences usually vital
lies the relish for smoking, which the heat OF the
summer does much TO repress, and accordingly
there Is already perceptbe increase In the demand
for the iavoritc brands OF smoking tobacco for con-
stpu