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The Portland daily press., 1873-12-24

CoNCERT.-The India street society have ar
ranged with some of our most popular musical
talent for concert at the church On Saturday
evening next. The programme has been care
fully arranged, with some new as well as ia.
miiar pieces, tor the pleasure of the audience.
A crowded house will undoubtedly be in atte n
ance as the programme richly deserves. The
following is the programme. Tickets will be
for sale in advance a the music stores:
PROGRAMME:
Watch her kindly Observation-Disclosures. Buck
Amphions.
Una hottie VeniZia. Arditi
Mrs Hawes and Mr.. Morgan.
Mr.. Watts.
Remember thy Creator ................. Rhodes
Amphions
Ndise Adeu. '.'..'....... .Torry
Mrs. Hawes.
Te So-quest stamina. Verdi.
Mrs. Hawes, Mr.. Morgan and Watts.
Thou art not here. .Perling
Mr.. Morgan.
o, hush thee my baby. Sullivan
Mrs. Hawes, Miss Chandler, Moran and Warts.
o'moh the Oeilarer'. .Hatton
Mr.. Thomas.
Thousand times again n....................S eiferh
Amvhions.
The Portland daily press., 1873-12-24

FAT BEEF.-At the provision store of W. A.
Taylor, Free street, may be seen some of the
fattest beef ever brought into this market
The carcass of four yeer old steer weighs,
after being dressed, 100 pounds, and the fat is
four inches thick on the back. A two year old
heifer weighs. dressed, 1856 pounds. The crea-
lures came from the West.
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Copyright Secured,l
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GoLDTHwIrE, II Market Square, has an i'm
mense stock of boots and shoes, which he is
selling regardless of cost. He has full line
of slippers, bought expressly for the holiday
trade.
j. R. LUNT & Co., 34S Congress street, has a
fine assortment of pocket knives, just the thing
for the boys.
w. LITTLE. 49a Exchange street. adver-
tises one of the best Christmas gifts out, life
insurance policy.
HALL L. DAVIS, Exchange street, has his
usual admirable assortment of holiday books,
stationery and fancy articles
The Portland daily press., 1873-12-24
WASHINGTON.


WASHINGTON, Dec. 23.-The President stated
emphatically to-day that the nomination of
Attorney General Williams for Chief Justice,
would not be withdrawn and he never contem
plated such thing.
A Curious Interview.
colored delegation composed of Geo. F.
Downing, Frederick Douglass and others had an
interview with A. II. Stephens of Ca who re-
ceived the delegation in most friendly man
ner. The deeoatoa reportlthat in the course Of
conversation, Mr.. Stephens freely admitted that
colored men as citizens were entitled to full
protection in their civil rights, but that it was
the duty of the respective States and not that
OF the federal government to act in order to
cure theIn, He stated tl.at be was preparing a
speech to be delivered in the House on the
civil rights bill and that his views We're fully
expressed.
Naval Orders.
Capt Luce is detached from the command of
the Minnesota and ordered to resume duties at
the Boston navy yard. Lieut.. Commander
Kennett is detached from the Alaska and pIac-
ed oniwaiting orders. Lieut.. Commander Robe
son is detached from the Minnesota and order
ed to the iron clad Dictator an executive Off
Ger. Lieuts. Williams and Stockton are de-
tached from the Dictator and ordered to New
port, r. l., for torpedo service Lieuts Thomas
ard Drake are detached from the TERROR and
ordered to Newport, r. T.. for torpedo service
Lieuts. Wilde, Berry. Sebree and Gilmore are
detached from the Minnesota and ordered to
the Dictator
Internal revenue receipts to-day were $751;
900.
Treasury Balances.
The following are the Treasury balances to-
day:~Currency, $S40,33S; special deposit of
legal tenders for redemption of certificates of
deposit 49,, ,9S5.000; coin $87, ,115, 800, Including
coin certificates $31 ,478, 800; outstanding legal
tenders, $376, 234 962.
Judge DurrelI.
Representatives Wilson and Eldridge of the
Judiciary leave here on Saturday for New Or
leans. Their intention is to investigate all the
acts of the Fedelal Court which it is charged
taint Judge DurrelPs official conduct
Estimates.
The Secretary of War says SO far as the item
OF appropriations for Notifications are concern
ed, they can be materially reduced from the
aggregate of twenty millions aksed for.
The virginius.
The investigation as to the character of the
Virsinius will be conducted in New York. The
government is poweress to proceed against
Patterson to whom the register for that vessel
was issued on account of the statute of ciuuta-
tons. Therefore no punishment can be infict-
ed. Two years having elapsed since he obtain
ed her papers, he cannot be moested, but had
all the facts been known within two years he
would be prosecuted for perjury.
The Portland daily press., 1873-12-24
Terrible Tragedy.

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 23.-Advices from
tn son, Arizona, state that terrible tragedy
occurred Dec. 10, at Lincoln, New Mexico
Constable Mortiu wIrh posse of men attempt
ep to arrest David Warner, Mr.. Herald and j.
l.. GlynD, when Warner killed Martin. The
shertffi's poose then killed Warner and the
other two named were also found dead riddled
with hhlIats
The Portland daily press., 1873-12-24

FEsTIvAL.-The First Baptist Sunday School
will hold their Christmas Festival this even
ing The Pennsylvania Stereopticcn Co., have
been engaged to exhibit very large collection
of sacred and miscellaneous views, which with
the other exercises promise pleasing enter
tainment. Persons not members of the school
will be admitted for an admission fee of 25
cnntg
The Portland daily press., 1873-12-24

The POULTRY MARKEr.-There was not a
large amount of poultry brought in yesterday
on wagons, but the produce stores had liberal
supply by railroad. Prices of turkeys ranged
from 10 to 20 cents, according to quality. We
noticed some excellent ones sold at II cents.
Geese sold at II to IS cents, chickens 10 to Is
cents, and ducks IA to 16 cents To-day there
will probably be large lots brought in from the
country towns in this vicinity
The Portland daily press., 1873-12-24
Labor Troubles.

PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 23.-The strike of the
longshoremen continues. to-day. About two
hundred strikers marched along the wharves,
but beyond endeavoring to- intimidate and in
duce men to quit work and join them, they en-
gagged in no demonstration. The managers of
the various steamship lines have generally de-
termined to stand by the position they have
taken. The Southern Mail Steamship Compa-
ny had their regular force of twelve men at
work Yesterday and also succeeded in getting
six additional men during the afternoon at the
reduced rate of wages. Of these six men, three
were assaulted and beaten last night after they
quit work. AS consequence, the company is
without the services of extra stevedores to-day,
the men willing to work being afraid to engage,
and though they may have the protection of the
police during the day, they are i'll danger Of vi
Olence from strikers at NIGHT
The Portland daily press., 1873-12-24

GRAND TRUNK RAILROADS cars sundries do
bark, do Shocks do timber, do sheer, do corn,
do flour, Go bridge iron, do heading I do masts,
10 do lumber, do for 6 Railroad, do for st john
B. do for Halifax, Ms, u do for Liverpool.
STEAMER CHESAPEAKE. FROM NEW YORK.-550
bbls sugar, 325 kegs nails, 50 casks linseed OIL 46
hhds molasses IL ties tobacco IL bales dry goods 81
bales wool 20 do hops, 150 bags tapoca 81 do WOOL
49, do seel 10 do rice, % do c,iee Is do feed CO
rolls leather, 1877 bdls leather IL do STEEL 6S do pa
per- 81 do paper hangines PAT half chests tea 1000
quarter boxes rasns, 25o boxes raius 100 do tobac-
co. 1bO do soap 35 do tin plite 20 do clocks 25 do
drugs, iron retorts, horse pianos, 100 pkGs of
sundries,
The Portland daily press., 1873-12-24
METEOROLOGICAL.

PROBABILITIES FOR THE NEXT TwENTY-FOUR
HOURS
WAR DEPT, OFFICE CHEF SIGNAL)
OFFICER, Washington. ID. c.,
Dec %, .S P. NJ
For New England
and the Middle Atlantic States, cloudy wealth.
er with ram or snow and fresh to brisk north
erly to westerly winds will prevail, with a
slight rise of temperature followed by clearing
weather in the southern portion of the last
named district during Wednesday afternoon or
evening. Cautionary signals continue at Nor
folk, Cape Mny, New York, New Haven, New
London and Woods 81 ole.
The Portland daily press., 1873-12-24

Music HALL.-The Wilson and Clark Com
pany gave two excellent plays last evening
plays in which the unrivalled humorist Clark
shone preeminent. This company present a
good variety in each evenings entertainment
and make some excellent hits They perform
through the week with change of programme
each night.
The Portland daily press., 1873-12-24

THE Forest City Belle will make circuit
about town this Wednesday afternoon, wind
and weather favorable. with Ferpald's crack
this forenoon. Children Is cents; adults %
cents Call early and secure your seats.
The Portland daily press., 1873-12-24
MlsCELLANEOUs NOTICES

AUCTION OF SLEIGHs, BUFFALO ROBES &c.
We shall sell to-day, Wednesday. Dec. 24th,
at II a. M, in Market Square, four fine, city
made Sleighs. Also lot Buffalo Robes, &c.
ABRAMS & BRO.
The Portland daily press., 1873-12-24

BEST opportunity now offered in Silk Vel
vets, Laces. Kid Gloves Mittens and Gaunt-
lets, Corsets Handkerchiefs and Embroidered
Sets. all rushing off at half price at the New
York Branch, F. L.tner, 335 Congress street.
dec22- -2tM&W
The Portland daily press., 1873-12-24
Fire. Etc.

ST. LOUIS Dec. pa fire at Clinton last
nleht consumed half the western side of the
square. Loss $4,000
The bodies of seventy-eight Union soldiers
who were killed at Centralia, Missouri, during
the rebellion by Bill Andersons guerilas, were
taken to Jefferson City yesterday for interment
in the national cemetery
The Portland daily press., 1873-12-24

PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 25-A summary of jaw
Cooke & Co.'S, debts show 1898 claims with
aggregate amount due of $9,84S,225. About
$2,000,0O0 of the above are said to be offset by
collateral. 1t is expected an assignee Will be
chosen at the meeting of creditors.
The Portland daily press., 1873-12-24
FLUENT HALL.
FRIDAY RVENINss. Han. I'd,
AN EVENING WITH BARNABkE

Assistinx Artiats-MI.s Pc RsIs BIZ LII,
A Steinway Gran Piano will be used on this occa-
sion Admission so cts including reserved seat for
sale at Stockbridge's Music Store. SEcuRE SEATS
IN SEASON. de23dtd
The Portland daily press., 1873-12-24

2at 76 q TIC. Barley quiet and uncb,noed. M Eo,,
ut 40; mo Spring at 6es Os. Proyisi ns-Pork
dull and lower at IA 10 on spot; ID 30 for seller Eb
Lard easier at ST onsfot; Sc Ter Feb ssc Buil Meats
iu fair demand and firm; shoulders st SIC narked 70
for loose 20 days in salt; short rib middes do do e2
short clear md,lles &c for loose FULLY cured Green
Meats rather easier for shoulders Huns at 81 Ip Nc
for ID q Ia lbs av. Dressed Hogs steady 81 "a
30. Whiskey steady at 95c.
heceipts-1i00U UDls Hour 28j, 600 bush wheat, 25-
900 nush corn, $4,000 bush oats, 41t0 bush rye l.,
600 bush barley,
Shipments 1000 obls -four, los 900 bush wheat g.,
700 bush corn, 10000 bush oats 00G bush rye 5oOU
bush barley.
MILWAUKEE, Dec. 23-Flour quiet and unchanged.
w heat IN talr demand and firm; No at IS; NO2
at Log cash seller Jan 15a; seller Feb 49, Oats
steady at o51 Tor No2 Corn Is steady at 54c for No
MIXED. Rye is firm; No l al 75c. Barley steady at
10 Tor No Spring Provisions-Pork at IA 30 a.
II 70. Hams in pickle steady at q 9lc Dry salted
meats.shonlders nominal at SIC loose; boxed mid
dies l6s q l7c. Lard-kettle Ssc; steam 8?c. Live
Hogs steady at 5 rs 106tO
hogs '
Shipments 5000 bbs -four 81 OOO bush wheat
Stock in warehouse OF, 90 bush.
Havana Market.
HAVANA Dec. 23.-Exchange is firm; on United
states 6O days currency 10 q so prem do short sight
eZ 0 ~ prem GO days gold short sight at 9S a 90
prem.
European Markets.
LONDON, Dec. 23-12.3O P. Mn American secu-
ties-U. s. bonds, 1867, 94s; U. s. new 5s 9is New
York Central 10. Erie preferred So.
LIVERPOOL, Dec. 23-1.OO p. M.-CottOn tends
downwards; m'i,itug uplands ssd do Orleans sk
q sgd; sales 10000 bales including 2OOO bales for
speculation and export.
FRANKFORT. Dec 23-3.30 p. M.-United States
o-20s, Tor the issue Of 1862, at 97i.
The Portland daily press., 1873-12-24

A COUGH that has been hanging about the
system for ten years may be cured in ten days
with Hale's Honey OF Horehound and Tar
Pixies Toothache Drops cure in one minute.
6noC0da od pyxu1
The Portland daily press., 1873-12-24

AssEMBLY.-The last of course of. assem-
blies by the P. L. l., comes off tonight at Lam
caster Hall. The course has been very popu-
laI
The Portland daily press., 1873-12-24

VEGETINE has never failed to effect cure,
giving tone and strength to the system debil-
itated by disease. dc24WSS1t
The Portland daily press., 1873-12-24

CHRISTMAS CANDY 25 cts per pound, or five
street. dec23-3t
The Portland daily press., 1873-12-24
SILK Windsor Ties, 25c.
Wool Roman Scarfs. 50c.,
At COvELL & Co.'S,
d23-2t cor. Congress and Brown streets.

In looking over the many assortments of
goods now offered for Christmas, we would call
your attention to the advertisement'of Coyell
& Co, in another column. They have added
large lot of goods to their stock, among which
are many desirable ones for holiday gifts. 2t
The Portland daily press., 1873-12-24
CITY AND VICINITY.


Superior Court.
DECEMBER CIVIL TERM, 1873, sYMONDs, j. .,PREsID-
ING.
TUEsDAY.-Harrington VS.. Tuttle. Assumpsit to
recover $40 alleged to be due f,r wood lumber, &C.
Defendant offered to be defaulted for S1Os. Decision
reserved.
Clark-Vinton for plaintiff
Howard & Cleaves for defendant.
The Portland daily press., 1873-12-24
GRAND VOCAL CONCERT

by thc tOI0wlng eminent talent:
Mrs. Anna Granger Dow, Soprano; Wise
Ad0ie styau, Contralta; Nr. MyrOn w :.
Whitney, Basso Mr. w. IL. Eesscmden
Tenor; Hermann Kotzschmar, Pianist and
Conductor.
In order to make this one of the most popular and
pleasing courses OF the season the committee have
placed the tickets for the Course at the low price OF
one dollar. Reserved Seats fifty cents.
Evening Tickets to Lectures, so cents Tickets for
the Grand Concert IS cepts Reserved seats for The
Course 80 cents Tickets tor sale at Hales Sturces,
junction Free and Congress, c. X. Halves ami NJ
Stockbriges, where reserved seats will be for sale
Committee-A. Dalton. w. J. Merrill Graz VILE
Stapes, II; w; Shaylor, n. d. Curtis, T. l.. Hsrhy.
G. X Lombard. " dar7i ~
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CITY HALL,
Commencing Thursday, Jan. 1st,
to conclude with
Grand Vocal Concert.

LECTU r ES:
THURSDAY EVENING, Jan. 1, 1874, Edward
JenlxiDs, author OF "Ginx Baty." Sui ject-
"tngland of to-day"
WEDNESDAY EVENING, Jan. 7th, Rev. Geo
-. Rcpwcrih, of New York. Subject-"The
Great Fig t.
MONDAY EVENING. Jan f9ih. Prof Town.
s~nd, OF B,ston University. Author of s.Credo''
an Other works. SIbject o be announced.
WEDNESDAY EVENING. Jan. 2S,h. J amrs T.
Fields, Of Boston. Subject-"Fetionhnd its em-
inent authors"
The Portland daily press., 1873-12-24

CHAPPED HANDS face, rough skin, pimples
fectlons cured, and the skin made soft and
smooth, by using the Juniper Tar Soap, made
by Caswell, Hazard & Co., New York. Be GER
tain to get the Juniper Tar Soap, as there are
many limitations made with common tar which
are worthless. nov26-4w
The Portland daily press., 1873-12-24
DAILY DOMESTIC RECEIPTS.

Total. 400
Receipts OF Grain, SC.
EASTERN II. II.
Consumes. No. cars. C,nsi0nees. No. car
Geo W True q Co,corn 1 Norton, Chapman &
oats Il Co,dreSsed hogs .....1
Iotal ............3
Preble & Dunton, 55 bbs beef 20 half bbls beef
Perlev q RUSSELL 25 5bls beef.
Twitchell 8 Champlii. 25 bbs beef.
GRAND TRUNK R.. r.
Keusell & Tabor,corn.
BY water conveyance 1000 bush cornmeal to GeoW
True Il Co.
The Portland daily press., 1873-12-24
rue following were the q7otauons Of Government
Boston Bank Statement.

BOsToN. Dec 23.-The following ia the statement t
of the Boston bauks as returned to the CLEARING
House Tuesday morning, Dec %:
The Portland daily press., 1873-12-24

HALIFAX, Ms. Brig Lena-162O bbls -four, zoo
bush bran.
ST. JOHN, NIB schr Fal.o-11oo bbls flour, eco
bush oats.
Schr Milo-s00 bbls flour.
Foreign Imports.
HALIFAX, Ms. Steamship Acadian-10s5 tons of
coal to Farmer.
ST. GEORGE, NIB. Schr Esperanza-2OO, 900 fresh
herring
The Portland daily press., 1873-12-24

LIEBIG's LIQUID EXTRACT OF BEEF does not
require cooking or warmng-Is in the form Of
Foreign Liqueur. Is composed of Beef Bran
dy and Touics-Sold by Grocers and Wine
Merchants as high class Cordial or Liqueur
and by Druggists as superior nutritive Tonic.
dcQ-1m
The Portland daily press., 1873-12-24

Bazaine left Paris Tuesday night for Saint
Margurite.
The Portland daily press., 1873-12-24
Havana Market.

HAVANA, Dec 23.-Exchange is firm; on United
States 60 days currency 10 q so prem do short sight
u Y 80 prem; GO days gold short sight at 9s q 90
prem.
The Portland daily press., 1873-12-24

OswEGo. Dec, 23.-The lease of the Lake
Ontairo Shore railroad to Edward Crane of Bos-
ton, Geo. F. Post and Mr.. Gurley, for an organ
ization called the Boston & Chicago Railroad
Company, has been made void by these parties
not complying with the contract
, 1873-10-13
MICHIGAN.
Saturdays Proceedings IN Tho Consti-
IutioNAI Com III tAsiOn.

Saturdays Proceedings IN The Consti.
rutionnI Commission.
Special Dispatch to 7'he Chicago Tribune.
LANSING, Mich, Oct. 11.-A memorial snb-
mitted from citizens OF Flint demonstrating
against leaving the control Of the University
entirely in tho hands Of tho Regeuts, was too
late, because the article on education had
passed.
The Committee on Municipal Corporations
reported q restriction upon tho pover Of muni-
cipalites to incur obligations, fixing the limit
fofcitieB and villages at 10 por cent Of tho as-
soBaed valuation, This relies on thc presump-
tion that hereafter assessments. will approach
noarer tho cash standard. No linits arc yet
stated for counties aud townHhipa.
The articles Oh exemptions, militia and anend-
mont. a1,d revision were finally passed. :.
Commissioner Ferry offered for separate sub.
naiason . proposition extending the right Of
suffrage to women.
Commissioner Wells gave notice Of motion
to amond tho educational article 30 ag to place
tile Agricultural College uudo1 tho exclusive
control Of tho State Board Of Agriculture c!aitn-
ing that tho case waB analogous to that Of the
Uuigersity,
, 1873-10-13
JeWa Vino Conceal Tlactr. Faith.

Just HOW, both in thia country and III Europe
thore Ia what VIC may call M epidemio Of the
jewish question. Hero. as we'll aa thore, thu
discussion Ia but the rebound o! ciroumstances.
Mr.. Disraeli was thought to have drawn upon
his very opulont oriental imagination whom le
stated, somo years ago. that in all parts Of tha
world .horo were Jews, who, shrinking from the
oxcruc;a!ing contempt and aversion OF mankind,
coucoalad t1loir faitll, not only for life-timn,
bit for generations. Some facts have lately
como to tho suriuco which Indicate TINT Disraell
know what he was talking about. For example,
It s mentioned, In recent number Of tho .je,o.
ist Chronicle, that 9 company of Jows at Berlin
brought to tho shah, on tho occasion OF the lat,
tors visit tllcre, q petition lmplorlng him ia
protect the Jews in Peras; and that atoru
Persian, belonging to the royal suite who had
received and cloBoly questioned tho delegation,
quietly informed them that their memoriai
should really reach tho Shall. for ,ho, tho aterR
Persian aforesaid, WIS q couooaloa jew, though
obliged to deny his faith. einco the roligioni
emancipation Of Austria ind Spain, tl,are hayt
been numerous conyer ms to Judaism, whict
wore In 1oality nothing more than tho open
ayowal Of Judaism by Catholic ;" families who
perhaps for ages, have remained jews tn sym
pstAy and faith aud domestic ,ab;ts, wllilo thel
have outwardly assontcd to tho dominant ant
domlneoring roligion.- 0h,isIlaH Union
, 1873-10-13

40 han. On Wednesday, @ op,IGyn n'lr'Gur Of i0ts ths
women employed in tile wonying department OF
tho lower mill declined to work a.iy lsrgcr at
Withdrew, aud yenterday tho enttros G forco.
nlct', women, aud chfltlron stopped work. and
iha mill was forced to stBpu.sd operations. In
,tt1o nppet mill tho employees eoiltinne e work
kcr on Until lilo firm Ball 10 ablo 10 uay tllon
tho rayliIar wages. tin 1ngn cnrnett from 9iU
to s20 weekly, tho women From ii To I'll, nnd
tho hoys md girls from & to I, varying IN oae
cat according to tho skill aud Industry Of tho
workor.
SEVERAL COTTON at1LIg
have. In consequence Of tho stringonoy In n1onay
anu nov orders. received. boon forced to put
manufacturers. arc b1r. nawloy, who malos alb-
pondors; A1eoprs Erwin l. sttl,aon, clleok goods,
and JamoR Long, cotton and woolen MILLS. Mr..
Dolan haB glvon up temporarily tho naniifao.
Ali tl'oso mills arc in the Nineteenth Ward. Tho
cotton mills Of hlcasrs stoolo, aud of Preston Il
Lowering, have suspended. There is only ono
mill in tho city that has not rcduccd an,-
Payi5 PRt "?afSSs afS l i'm II rnnias Sa S'ts on 1 fa
timo, aud tho Superintendent Informed mo
today TINT ho did not expect they
would discontinue doing so for Bomo limo. As
previously Htated, but fow mills arc running
AT FRANKFORT
on full tmo, on account Of a falling OIL in orders
and the difficulty in procuring funda to pay tho
bands, Some arc running tllroo days weekly,
aud tho remainder hayo reduced considerably
thor working force. Thero hayo boon largo
dachargoB Of hands during tho wcelt from tho
different Roxbnry machine-shops. causing mn
abundance Of labor, md anording an Incentive
to employers for tho reduction spoken Of. Tho
cight-hour rule wont into elect upon the Ponn-
eylvania Contfal lf,lea this wcok.
FAILURES.
Agard, Noodle Il Co., hcavy coal operators. on
Walnut street, near Fourth. havo failcd to-day,
Bum unknown. ROLAND, Rapl,aol i Co., whia-
ky dealers, Front and Granite strcefs, haye also
suspended. LiablitieH about 51,00U,000. The
Atkins Rolling-a1il ut Flshback, pottsytlo, has
suspended through tho effects Of the lato cris!s.
THE COAL M1HEa.
1t was stated on '0hango, to-day, that tho own
ers Of several collierics In 8chnylkill County
would pay their employees in gold to-day. I am
aware that tho 1niuers Of Mount Carmel nro also
to be- paid In gold
THE MINT.
Tho operative department Of the Philadelphia
Mint haa been set to work, by directions from
Washington, for specific ratio Of tho coiungo
Of $4,000, 900 double eagles por month uutu
further orders.