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Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1873-09-15
SHERIFF'S SALE.

BY virtue of writ OF Levnri Faclas to me directed
VIII be exposed to Public Sale at the hotel of George
Mhtheid, ON Delaware street opposite the Court
House in the town of New Castle, New Castle coun-
", Delaware, on THURSDAY, the 9th day of Sep
tembe 1878, at two O'Clock p M. the following de-
scriDed Real Estate, viz All that certain tract or
parcel OF land situate, lying and being In the Hundred
ana county Of New Castle and State of Delaware,
bounded as follows, to wit; Beginning at a stone III
the center or the New Castle and Frenctown Turn
pike road the same being the south westwardIy
corner OF George Bolcs land; thence binding on his
land north 3sH degrees, west 81 perches 10 stone set
LOT corner ~ - limo; thence south 10 degrees,
west " perehes to Stone corner of the heirs of Abra
nam Short, deceased thence along their limo south
3H degrees east 1893 10 perches to the the
New Castle aud frenchtown Turnpike road afors-
said thence north GO degrees east IS perches to the
more or less
Seized and taken In execution rs the property of
BENJAMIN r, Pennington and Emily I his wife, and
Downward, terre tenant and to be sold by
-. ROBERT l.. ARMSTRONG, Sheriff.
Shcrifrs ONCE, New Castle, August 20, 1873
Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1873-09-15
SHERIFFS SALE.

BY virtue OF writ Of Lcvari Facias to me directed
will be exposed to public sale at the Lafayette Hotel
~ SIMPLIFY street. kept by james O. Person, in the
city OF Wilmington, New Castle County, Delaware,
on Wednesday, the 18th OF September, 1873, at two
o'clock p m. the following described real estate viz:
All that certain lot OF land situate in the said city OF
Wilmington, and described as follows, to wit:
Beginning ON the eastcrly side of Liberty street,
- feet from the northcrly side of West Liberty
street. thence easterly along the middle of a three
feet wide alley between this property that on the
south, belonging to Joshua Marshall, and by Mar
shalls line to tho Philadelphia, Wilmington Balti-
more Railroad thence northerly Herewith sixteen
ieet more or less thence westerly parallel to the first
mentioned line one hundred and nine feet more OF
less to the said side of Liberty street, and thence
Herewith sonthery about sixteen feet to the place OF
beginning be the same more or less with the COM
mon use of said alley.
Seized and taken into execution the property OF
John LoSue Isuryiving mortgager, and Stephen
Brown, Sarah A. Brown, Isaac Bidlle and Harriet
Diddle, terre tenants, and to BIO sold by
ROBERT l.. ARMSTRONG, Sheriff.
Sherihs ONCE, New Castle, August 20, a. d., 1873
Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1873-09-15
Sheriff. Sale.

Byylrtue OF o writ Of as. Levari Faclas to me d.
rooted, will be exposed to public sale, at the hotel
George Whitfield, In the town, Hundred and county
of New Castle, Delaware, on THURSDAY, Septem-
beI 25th, 1873, at O'Clock, p m, the following de-
serbed real estate, viz All that certain plantation
and trtetof Land and Marsh, situate, lying and boz
ing ia the Hundred and county Of New Castle in the
State OF Delaware, known the "IIamburg Farm, I"
which % bounded tho south and east by low water
mark In the River Delaware the north and east by
land formerly of William q. Caulk, now OF w. Clay
and others the north and west by the public road
leading from New Castle TO Delaware City which sep.
arates 1t from land of George Is. Rodney and on the
south and west by land OF Joseph Bariiaby, George
2. Tybout and Red Lion Greek, excepting of the
farm known as " Hamburg Farm" u lot OF Six Acres,
lying the northwest side Of the Delaware City road
aforesaid and Five Acres sold to George z. Tybout
containing in the whole 800 Acres, more or less.
Seized and taken In execution rs the property OF
Erastus Lodge, and lane his wife, and to be sold by
ROBERT l.. ARMSTRONG, Sheriff.
She-iff's Office. New Castle, August 20, 1873.
Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1873-09-15
REWARD.
Philadelphia Reading R. R. Co

ON AND AFTER wEDNEsDAY,cxu,y.,,.
SEPTEMBER Sd. 1873, JOINT htS5lEs9zl75
TRAINS WILL BE RUN OVER THE
PHILADELPHIA, WILMINGTON ~ BALTI-
MORE AND PHILADELPHIA AND READING
RAIL ROADS rs follows:
FROM WILMINGTON.
Leayc WILMIsoToN, DAILY, Sundays excepted
at 200 O'Clock, z. NJ, stopping at CHESTER and WAY
POINTS, coNNEoTIHa al GRAY's FERRY, for Bridge
port PhGnixvillc Pottstown and arriving at Reading
at 600 p. M, where connections made for Har-
rsburg, Allentown. Pottsville, Tamaqua, Mahapoy
City Shamokin Ashland, &c.
TO WILMINGTON.
Leave Reading daily Sundays excepted) at 400 P.
M, stopping at Chester and way points, arriving ut
e %%aas ,0, i nj sa Aas aGESpEa
burg, Allentown, Shamokin, Ashland, &C.
THROUGH CARS BETWEEN WILMINGTON AND
READING.
Rates as low AS by any competing lines and cennec
Tickets for sale in Wilmington and Chester at the
Depot of the 2. W. s. u. Il. II.
JNo. 4. wooTTEN, c. O. HANCOCK,
Gen'l Supt, Cien'l Ticket Ct,
Reading. Philadelphia.
Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1873-09-15
FOR SALE.

"a TWO Valuable Market street properties one
20 feet front, 100 feet deep the other n n 'front.'
-, running through to shpey Street, and viii be
possession at any time. - :"
Two Houses on Wilson street, Nos 1923 and 1871,
rooms each, lot l6x6i, for 800 each
store property, corner Fifth and Madison streets,
good location for business
House. No 405 East sixth street, 8 rooms
TWO FARMS FOR SALE OR EXCHANGE q
mies from city one Of acres, the other IA acres
abundance OF fruit. s
House, 621 west Seventh street, rooms, new and
IN good order. Lot 15xSl.
store property, corner of Elm and jackson Streets
House No. 4o7 East Sixth street. rooms lot 16,T4
wo houses 6rooms each, on Orange street, above
StHtn. Lot lsxlI. Cheap. Terms very easy.
FOR Sale or exchange Tor o farm. A three-storv
prck mouse, II rooms; store and bakery attached An
modern improvements. Good location for business,
number OF other properties, including some 0us
urn close to the city. Call and examine list Once
open III tile evenag. k. PENNINGTON
, Jtoom No. Almond Building
le?-i Cor. Eighth and Market streets
Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1873-09-15
Country Seat for SaIci

The undersigned will sell at private sale his very
- desirable farm, containing s3 acres, situated In
E,u Mill Creek Hundred, near the Brandywipe
-. Springs, about 10 minutes drive to Falkland
station, on the Wilmington q Western II. r. and q
Of cultivation, well fenced and hedged. with run
ming water in every field and also at the house and
BARN plenty Of fruit and ornamental trees there q
Presbyterian church in the immediate neirhbor-
mood, and convenient to schools and mills. The i'm
provements consist of frame house nearly new
containing rooms good barn with stabiinR, car.
riage house, and all necessary outbuiidngs all in
good order The situation Is a very desirable one
and any one wishing nice home In the country would
40 well 70 see for himself. Any person wishing to
siding thereon. Terms easy aug9IIm
Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1873-09-15
SherIffyS Sale.

By virtue of writ Of Fl. Fa to me directed, will
be exposed to public sale, at the auction room of
stidhan y Son. No. Ill East Fourth street, IN the
CITY or Washington, IN New Castle county, Del, on
WEDNESDAY, the 18th day of September, a. d.,
1875 at 10 O'Clock, M. the following described per-
s s property, viz One jump seat carriage, one
express wagon, ono pair timber wheels.
Seized and taken In execution as the property of
William ii. Phillips & Bro, and to be sold by
ROBERT l.. ARMSTRONG, Sheriff.
Sherln's Office, New Castle, September 3d. a. d, 1873
Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1873-09-15
SEASONABLE.

SEASONABLE.
At this season of the year when all prudent house
keepers are packing away their furs and woolen goods
and putting their houses In order for the approaching
SIMMER, the questions very naturally arise, 'Wha
shall we do to prevent tho rayagcs of the moth 2? :
How shall we get rid of such pests reaches, bugs
ants, &c.V
The best known insect destroyers, are
CORROSIVE SUBLIMATE,
An active poison best suited for on bcsteads and
VI carpets, in the form Of solution.
CARBoLIC ACID,
Which destroys all the lower order plants and ami
dilute state as 1t leaves tarry odor behind, which,
though wholesome, Is somewhat persistent.
PERSIAN INSECT POWDER,
Pyrethrum Roseum,) an innocent vegetable powder
which effectualy banishes Ants, Moths, Bugs, Red
Water Reaches, and all small insects when prop
erly applied and is pronounced bv many furrers to
be one of the best and cheapest articles In use.
GUM CAMPHOR,
Which, being volatile, permeates the entire mass OIL
bundle of goods, and IL soon dssipated when the
goods are opened for use again.
GLENTwoRTHS ROACH POISON,
We have found from several years experience to be
the most effective preparation for the destruction of
Reaches. Unlike many other preparations, they are
attracted by this article, devouring with great avid
ity and not likely TO die In their hiding places
This remedy Is also destructive to mice.
All the shove articles sold in any quantity, and in
formation concerning their use and nature cheerfuy
given by
L. BRINGHURsT s. CO., Apothecaries,
Cor. Sixth and Market Streets
maylo wilmington Del.
Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1873-09-15
NEW GROCERY STORE
Cor. FOURTH & MONROE STREETS.
WJIUJNGTON pELAV1Pr

The subscriber informs the citizens of Wilmington
and the public generally, that he has opened q New
Grocery Store ut the corner OF Fourth and Monroe
streets, where he will keep on hand good assortment
OF sugars, coifees, teas, spices, meat, fish, choice
family -four, and all articles usually found in first
css Grocery and Provision Store, which. he will sell
at the lowest arket prices A call Is respectfully
collected. THOMAS DII,WoRTH
Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1873-09-15
Executors sale OF Real Estate.

Executors Sale OF Real Estate.
| TIME Executors of AMOS EASTBURN, Decd
| Il ohera Mt Public Sale, on Fifth Dny, November
the Gill; 1873, ut O'CLOCK D. m, on the premises OF
| farm, laying north OF road leading from Corner
Ketch To Fishers Shops, Lime Stone Road; bound
ed by LANDS OF Abner Woodward, John Parker John
Thompson, decd, and the late Milton Michcper,s
property, valuable tract of Land containing With
In Its limits or boundaries III acres, with good 4
improvements, consisting of large double WA
stone DWELLING HOUSE, almost new, 4e:kal
with modern convenicnces also, q double decker
STONE BARN 55,< 90, with straw sheds and stab
ling to suit large DAIRY, or feeding cattle, with
wagon house, spring house, wood hoase, &c. The
Farm contains about 80 acres of valuable WOOL
mostly chestnut of good growth, ready to cut. Two
thousand dollars worth can be taken Off leaving suf
iclent wood for uses of farm. The remainder Il d.
vided into eight Farming Fields, under a good state
Of Improvement, well fenced, with water In all but
two fields.
This is a beautifully situated farm, convenient to
churches, schools. stores Mills lime quarries, within
tx miles of station on wilmington K Western Rail-
road, and about the distance To Delaware CITY
and Pomeroy Railroad making in all very desirable
farm. =
TRRMS.-Ten per cent of purchase money to be
paid on dayOf sale third to lay In property at
annual interest, Further conditions ON day OF sale
Any wanting farm would do well by calling on the
present resident, Levi b. Eastburn, David East
burn, who will gladly show them around tic pace
sepi-ts DAVID EASTBUfN, } Execu-
MARY,J, EASTBURN, ( tors.
p. S.-No postponement on account OF weather.
Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1873-09-15
Setdlitz Powders I

We call at tenton to our Seidlitz Powders so uni
SSersslly popular everywhere. They are made up
equal to any in the market, fully up to the standard
TO be good they must be fresh and pure. This Is
special claim, to prove which they need only to be
tried Don't forget the place to get them, at
FOSTERS DRUG STORE
Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1873-09-15
DISSOT,TTTTON

The firm Of A. NJ. IRVING g. co. has this day
been dissolved by mutual consent, W. Ii. II. CLARK
retiring, A. M. Irving will continue the business on
his own account. Either partner will sign in iQui-
Delaware City, Sept. 1873. In ". II, Il. CLARK.
Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1873-09-15

0Rfnp0n mar .,y lrents waned All
PotoPHO ps ofshsr Or old, make money
ssa Psiisaas n,e xaaNss 6. sunsan On Rsssa. ks7~
Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1873-09-15
ENGLISH MUSTARD.

Pure English Yellow Mustard, ground or grain.-
Choice havoring extracts, viz: ext. Lemon, Venilla
Peach, ext bitter Almonds, ext Strawberry etc. All
Of tho most celebrated makes for sale at
FOSTERS DRUG IRE,
Front and West streets,
Wilminrton Del.
Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1873-09-15
PINIPLES.

1 will send (free recipe for my VEGETABLE
BALM, removing Plmpies, Black Worms Blotches.
Ing itcear, and with healthy glow. Also sure pro-
cess Tor fine growth of Hail bald heads or smooth
RACES; THOMAS r. CHAPMAN CHEMIST,
r. y. Box o,l2s 10 broadway, New York
mar32-tf
Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1873-09-15

HARD-I respectfully present myself ms a,r-s~
~ candidate for Sheriff at the ensuing nom ~
ination OF the Republican party, In New Cas-
tie county H. H. McMULLEN
serl1-tf New Castle Hundred
Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1873-09-15
FOR SALE.
For sale
VALUABLE REAL ESTATE

NO. $40 King street, q very large modern dwell
ing with every recent improvement lot 90 feet -
inch ., by 1872 feet, one of the best houses in
the city. Possession Immediately.
No. q Attaining the above lot or land a fee 10
Inches, by I52 feet. The above Is wen situated and
terms easy.
No. 8, A fine dwelling, rs French Street, with i'm.
prSyements, In good order. Possession immediateiy
No. 4. A good dwelling, 10 King street With Iot
running to French street Possession 26th Of March
next. Apply to VIM. MoCAULLEY & CO.,
No. COG Market Wilmington Del, decI2-tt
Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1873-09-15
IN5. Full AsSortments. 1873.
VIM. II. Hopkins

VIM. Il. Hopkins
THR EFF g torres s.
lis CHESTNUT ST.. (Girard Row.
1873 N. EIauTu ST. On. f. Cor. Slh &
Cheiry.)
80 N. EIGHTH, Is. W. Cor. 9Th & Filbert, }
PHILApELPHIA.
MANUFACTURERS OF AND DEALER IN FOUR
SPEcIALTIEs OF LADIES' WEAR, WHOLE
SALE AND RETAIL.
MOOR SKIRTS C0RSETS, P4NIRR BUSTLHS,
AND
LADIES' UNDER CLEMENTS
The largest most varied and best assortment of the
above lines of goods always be found, comprising
every grade and quality, at prices to suit all,
the Market every size, style and price, from soc.
80. Good Eastern made Hoop Skirts very low 20
springs, 4ic.; "A sp &c.,; Muslin Front Hoop Skirts
PANiER BUsTLEs, all sizes aud prices, at great
y reduced rates, &c. Soc, &c., 40c, 46c, Co.,, &c.,
C0RSETs.I3t,oC 900 pair now in stock, including
every desirable kind made of Imported and Ameri-
can Corsets, from G0e. to Sii.25; Thomson's Glove
81; Imitation 50 and $780, Beckel Corsets COO, TO
1878; Mrs. Moodys Abdominal Corsets. sass to s5 /;
Mad. Foy's Corset Skirt Supporters s1.19 and % ;
and s175 Nursing Corsets ss and s275; Chidren's
Bodies, Shoulder Braces, Ladies' Forms, Wire GAUGE
Dress Shields, Corset Clasps, sc;
better tiimmed and better muslin, than has hereto
fore been offered and the cheapest for the quality in
the market Nigh Dresses, 80 kinds from q 70 So
rieties, G0c to 50 Toilet Sacks, sic to s6bO Corset
Covers, 81 to 81; Shirt Waists, I0e TO s. &c, sc.
, Al orders by mail ssosd Be aad,essed to his Chest
TERMS STRICTLY CASH, and onepriee only, al
each store. sepll-3md
Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1873-09-15
Notice.

N 0TICE.-All persons are hereby FORE m
~ bid to hunt or trespass, with either vSHST
dog. or gum on the farm OF the sub NAH\
scriber, on the Concord Pike, Brandy CGS&
wine Hundred, under penalty of they "
law. ROBERT BANKS.
September 10, 1S73.-6w
Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1873-09-15
To Farmers.

To Farmers.
The subscriber, having taken the stand at the
N. w. Corner of Front ana Orange streets
Formerly occupied by wM. PREsTos,)
VIII keep on hand Hay; all kinds Of grain, 8&N
Chicago Bone and Bone Meal Salt, Plaster, tkik
Cement, and large stock Of Farm Implements,
which they will sell at the most reasonable prices.
All kinds of country produce taken c0mmssi ION.
A call 10 respectfully solicited.
HAYES CHANDLER
D.. LEVI GARRETT. ,4
Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1873-09-15
STRAYED,

n bay mare threa years old with long b,aeh
1SNtal and mane, name turning near side .weicht
90 about 800 pounds. A reward OF Ten DolIsrs
will be given for any info nation of said horse
Delaware City, Sop i-3t II. COLBURN.
Go with the rush now being made at Humphrey A,
Sa,dts 2i6 Market street and purchae OF thor
ia stsle OF hats. they manufacture their silks and
be had elsewhere. ~ va"
Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1873-09-15

FOR BOYB.
select English, Classical and Commercial InstI-
tuition MASONIC TEMPLE.
DR, SAMUEL MURPHEY, A. NJ, PRINCIPAL,
Assisted by experienced instructors In the several de-
par tments of the School.
FALL TERM OPENS SEPTEMBER l, 1878.
Ihs Principal may be seen during the month of
August from to II O'Clock, a. M at his school rooms
persons desiring TO secure seats their bows are in
vited 70 call. Catalogues and circulars may be OBJ
tained from the Principal, or at BUughmon, Thomas
& Cos book store.
REFERENCES:
non non T. y. Bayard, Hon. wm. 6. Whiteley,
YIN, 9, Spruanee, ESD, Edward Mahoney, Esq.,
I i IA; hhne, NJ; De- Geo W. Bush. Esq,
Del. anryS ~,
Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1873-09-15

REDUCTION IN THE PRICE OF COAL.
On and after April the 2ist 1873 and until furtbe
notice, my prices for Coal will be as follows,
stove, Egg and Broken, $3.50 per ton, deliver ed
large Nut Coal, 1918, per do. delivered, Office
Orange g. Water Streets and Poole's Wharf.
Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1873-09-15

Il EMMETT SQUA RE ACADEMY FOR BOYS.
IN Swthln q. Shortlidge's academy for bows n.
Htnnett Square, Chester county Pa reopens In the
ran with thorough improvement In every depart
week. - q
The Boys building has 20 lodging rooms hath
rooms, hot and cold water and water closet In each
story, gymnasium TO be heated In winter, several
acres of pay ground &C., &c. instruction thorougb
Discipline carefAl School homelike; Boarding eoSd
lectures twice week y on History, Literature and
travel; on Physiology, on Chemistry and Philoso-
ply, on Geology and Mineraiogy, q on Physicsl
Gs9graphy and Astronomy. The School has Stere
opticon, Manikin Skeleton, Charts, GIobes Mineral
Cabinet, Herbarium, &c. &c. Rates si'35 ner
week for the term French and German spoken IL.
class, Drawing, &c: The cheapest school in Penn
recommending to parents the Academy OF which n
for circular. amgos-In,
Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1873-09-15

N ONE BUT THE VERY BEST Qualities of An
IN thracite and Bltuminous coal, dry and well
screened and delivered from the yard self screen
IN pins GEO.W W. BUSH,
French street. wharf
Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1873-09-15

RCHI ESTATE at PWbIiC Sale,
The subscriber will sell his farm at Public Sale ON
the premises near Center Meeting House, In Christi
ana Hundred, New Castle couEty, Delaware, ON
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 18th, 1873, -
Ats o'cock, y. M,
Being one and half miles from CentreyIlle, mile
from Smiths Bridge Station the Reading Rail-
road, adjoining land Of Joshua Nc Cullough Marshall
s. Chandler, William COOLEY and Others, and con-
tanning 95 Acres and 80 perches OF good arabic land
about 10 acres of which are well set with good thrv
sist Of n large dwelling house, double decker barn,
Carriage house, wagon house, smoke house, corn
cribs and other necessary buildings, all In good order
There Is a thriving young Apple orchard and other
fruit trees II Is convenient to mills schools and
churches, and the neighborhood IN one Of the most
desirable In the State. Any wishing to view the
property will be shown the same by the subscriber
Residing thereon. Terms at sale.
Thos Brackin, Auctioncer. VIM CLARK
aug2S-1t
Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1873-09-15

WANTED-A few quarrymen; wages $3.50 Der
w day. Apply to GEORGE GARRETT Fourth
and Orange streets, or to FRANCIS GREEN Ris-
ing sum on pupohts place. jei6-6tf
Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1873-09-15

CHEAP CoAL.-Stove s5.s5 and nut s5.iS III
22i0 pounds for Cash only at wharf South Of Market
street bridge. jy1-3m VIM j. BROWN
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1873-09-11
TBhEGRAPHIG.
Reported Expressly for the Bulletin.
FROM NEW YORK
CHEAP TRANSFORMATIONS.

NEW YosK, September l0.-Ths mas
meeting at Cooper Institute this evening,
in favor of cheap transportation, was un-
usually large and important. The call for
the meeting was signed by majority Of
the heaviest business firms of the ci.y.
Mayor Hsvemeyer presided. senator
Window of the congressional Transports
ton committee was present Ad -ressss
were made by Mr.. +. Il. Maul.on Of
the produce exchange; l.. Bradford, e.
W. Blount, A. W. Fenny sad oissrs.
The resolutions adopted begin with the
| organization Of sn association 10 be known
as the "New York Cheap TrapoF,aiicn
association" Aftes abiding to the rapid
increase in agricultural and manufactured
produce of the country, resolution.
were set forth that the policy OF
government should be to protect the pro.
ducing interest of commerce from corpo.
rations and monopolies, which tend to
subvert the rights of the people. Double
track railroads, exclusively for freight,
are pronounced absolutely necessary, ard
reform in the Management. of railroads is
the demand The frequent and arbitrary
charges in freight rates are denounced,
aud uniform rates demanded. Resolutions
were adopted abiding to what should be q
true canal system, and calling for specia'
legislation in aid of American ship building
trade.
The meeting closed with demand for
wise and liberal policy on the part OF
the state and municipal Legislatures, and
exercises of energy, skill and sound judg.
mont by merchants, so as to secure the
lowest prices for the transportation OF
merchandise either by land or water