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, 1874-05-11

Withdrawn from store on Friday for city con-
sumption. 3s2 bu whcat; 7,o06 bu corn 2,4oa
bu outs; 1876 bu rye; Al bu bnrloy. With
drawn for DO during tho past week, 11,e12 bu
wheat a5.1as bu corn 1861 bu outs; e,G4o
bu ryo 7,8o5 bu barley.
Tho following grain has been inspected into
Htoro this morning UP to 10 o'clock; 15s cars
wheat; ITO cars corn; 11,SoO bu No, do by
canal; u cars outs; 15,500 bu No.2 do by canal
cur rye; 2 cars ryo Total {352 cars), 1Go, 600 bu
InRneotol out: 81, 779 bu wheat; 50,554 bu corn;
a4,QG4 bu oats o45 bu rye G2a bu barley.
Tho following were tho receipts and a!ipmenta
OF brcadatutfs and live stock at this point during
the past week, and for tho corresponding woeks
ending AZ latydt
, 1874-05-11

NEW fdnK, May 9.-Dusiness quiet today with I'm.
trade VA c1ected. Tho market for cotton goods Ii
unsettled nn,ea " reduction of iangdon brown anti.
Falls Z brown co.tona 5obblng 1t lie, Dordcrcd
rrinta aelltng active, ana prncd shrlin0s actirs.
alugglgh. '"0A ~Ss'%-
, 1874-05-11

o. niotroH, Amy e.-rhe tloinand for wool IL good.
enles Tor Tue week, 900 900 bs Tim principal trans
9etoaa OF tho week liays een IN pulled wooIs Ohio.
rofnsylvania, md Wrgna oxtra, tlouble oxtrn. md
Wisconsin and Nav Tanlpshiro, 4gs5ic comSinn
H. sna !sn ae'ns ~ he7aie; a. nnwaehed aIt norcant.hls
2'I1o; auperhnc and extra pulled, 3sa57o. '' @'1'
, 1874-05-11
COMMERCIAL.

SATURDAY EVENING, May Q.
The following were tho receipts and shipments
Of The lending articles Of produce in Chicago
during the past twenty-four hours, and for tho
corresponding date one year ago:
, 1874-05-11

PittAbnrar Oil N1ntket,
PtrTsnuRGn, ra., May 0.-Re1hod oil unrh.nprd
doing. ~ *1'0'' "o1o'n8
, 1874-05-11

p;1,o,a Total: slss9, ,7ls
During tho Twelve months undor comparison,
tho number Of banks, Of sc,s0o,0l0 ii the
amount Of capital and Of $33OO0O0 iu ths
amount OF circulation; the aggregate Of notes
outstanding. however, being still [at the date OF
this retur1) $14, ,G00,0 bolow tho sum M1thor-
ized by law. The amount of loans and dis
counts is $40, 900 lower than year previous,
very largo reduction Of sG0, ,8o0,0 600, decliue OF
10 per ceut, which is traceab1o mainly to tho
proceBs OF liquidation Of private Indebtedness
consequent upon tho panic.
An analysis OF tho reaorvoH shows TINT the
country banls. which are reqnirou by law to
keep Is per cont, held at tho closo Of February
22.7 per cent against 20.8 por cent in tho year
previous tho redemption banks, whose legal
minimum of rcseryo is 25 per cent, hold 900 por
cent, against &c per cont 4 year previous and
the New York City ban1iH held SIT per cent
comparea with 24.8 per cent at tho sano time
in 1873.
Taking all tho banks togetbor, The surplus bo-
the corresponding date Of laat yoar.
The Bul|etin points out that there vera
s22500,000 moro legal tondors in the hands Of
the bauks at the cloBo OF last February than
yoar previous; &l3, 600 OF tho increase bo-
ing in the Now York bankB and 50, 300, 900 in the
banks OF tue other redemption cities. It will
sion Of bus!neHA, OILY somo 23,500,000 OF the
$4,000 600 Of additional legal tou.lera issued by
tho Treasury had at tho end Of February
found It's Way into tho active circulation Of
the country, tue remainder resting in tho banks
and use1csaly augmonting their reserves.
STOCK QUOTATIONS For THE WEEK.
The following list showing the highest low
est, and closing prices OF active atocks for tho
past week is furnished by 4, O. Slaughter
, 1874-05-11

hams. ~ - =
Flour WAS dull aud unchanged, There WAS
no inquiry for shipment, except for a 500 brl
lot for tho roltef Of tho Southern sufferers AM.
OF this tue demand was purely local. and the
volume Of sales 1osa than on a1iy day Tor Bomo
Inns past: Bran: waa plenty and very weak.
sa'os 6 were reported Of 55 brls spring oxtraB at
~ Ss2e 2o0 0 brla do at 9D.oo; 100 brla do nt
sEporanos at 44.7S So brla rye at s5.25 Total M
', oo6 prls. m Also 10 tons brau at 9a2.50, IRON,
mill; 10 tons do at s2l.5o, free OH boara :: 10
a sop1 bris IT. ea1o ssq si| lotSas et tsaek
tons mddncs ut al. 80; 10 tons do a. 'eS al nO ~
ftoe on T. board 10 tons shorts at s2A. 90. on
truok. Tho following were tile askip9 ouota. Ia.
, 1874-05-11

The Mark Lane cypress OF tho 20th ult, says !:
"At Adelaide Tin Australla) tho yield is estl-
natod aa only two-thirds Of last aaason--sny
about 100000 tons Of wheat, or 60O,0Oo qrs-
p1ice free on board 48s I'd por or. Our foreign
arrivals up to the 11tl OF April from tho 9tst Of
August wo estimate whoat and -four included,
at 7, Loo, ,805 Qrs wheat for tie seven and half
mouths Of tho cereal year. Wo shall, therefore,
yot require II our nsoessitios only reaoh to H..
0O0. .00o qra, 4,a00 105 ara in tho remaining four
aud q half months: But II. an Zone think, the
Stocks in farmora' hands ba. lighter thau com.
mon, juHt in proportion to h4ia reduction must
our foreign arrivals be increased."
LATEST.
Wheat was rather quiet in tho afternoon and
]lc lower, closing at sl.28]fo for juno, ranging
from 41.23 H@1.2314. Corn was In muderAte. re-
quest and s!,ado castor, closing at 82If@g29&o
sellsr Juno and 6916@>64o seller July.
, 1874-05-11

Chicago gas-lasht and coks Company. ~
I1aoe1s Anaaranct Company. ,...,......
, 1874-05-11

6HEEp-conlinus scarce, and prices continue to
ruo Algh. Clns!nR quotations 504G 80 for poor
to modium aud $755@sdo for good to strictly choice
, 1874-05-11

CATrLE.-Early In the wcet The market WA dull
II Ss n Of yer
sed receipts Frsday iisS ad ssturay hoWeve
active and pees worhas to 70 aSoat VICES as
were At tho close Of tAs previous week. The yars
ss1r Of rs;a stos asa n present onook 10
Sales were reported nil tho way from s2,60a375 for
bulls, stAgs, old COWS, and rough oxen to e25GCaH
was accomplished At sR5oSsoo. Among tho osrines
ysro g. some ns eorn:fel Ta1an cattle for which so6o
ST. s'ss hsssGs ssts .1s asovss s
steaay fair request. and in scant supply;
pssf sa Fss @ sae lots S
S375@25 for common to medium lots Of 800 to 900
ss average snd s45o9 Las for good droyas averaging
in tue heighborl,ood Of 5s0o-ehieny ii fl.uo55.0a
satyes eFS y g9oa Y ab9M steady prses Or at
@ naq y
quality. Most OF tho sales wero rendered at $30.001
To-day fair activity characterized the demand, aud tho
supply, which embraced about 1000 head readily
absorbed at arn,ly maintained prlces. The market
Extra Tr M abseyes-aradsa yes steers, averaging 400
ohoieo Deeves.fns fat veil formed y:ar
70 s. year old ateers, averaging 1,3o1 to
Good Bea1cs.weatancd. tS n.y formed '''a000
steers. averaging ,15o to 1850 lbs ...... ba6056o
aging 1;1oo to ,s5o ........., 4s5@s25
DnerheEH' 6togk-Comlnou to fair ateers,
hnd good to extra COWS, for city slaughter,
averaging $50 to 100 lts.. 3750&T5
Stock Gatsle-Cominon cattle, in decent
flesh, averaging 100 to 1,030 is... aoQa47J
1nferlor-Eight aud thin cow. leifers
stsas, hnl!H ind scalawag steers. soo@3so
Gate-lex;ss, corn-eu. .............. 4.756. rs
Qate-Texas, w!ntered North. .,,.,.., 40OGS SO
Casto-Texas, through druyea. .............. ...,.,
HoGs-rho receipts Of hogs during tho ipast week
agg:egato 8Uo81, against 60 335 last week. and 63 i32
for the corresponding weak last year. The arr1ypls
for The four weeks ending to-day hays been 30t O85
against 2l4 G37 for tho same period last year-an in.
cFcase Of 50,453. With an average luiIy supply of
head the MARKET las ruled wenk and lower Tho
decline bus not however, been zeyere Is might req
sonably have bcen expected under the almost unp,oce
donteAly hcavy arrivals 10@15c about coyeriuF ths
1hereuce between todayI aud lust saturdays quota
lions. Low and medium grades, aa usual, huYo
suffered most. Indeed there has bean worry uttlo
II any shrinkage in yaucs Of choice qualttes the
offerings Of sueh comprising only I'm insignificant
proportion OF the daily receipts. Tna bulk Of tha
weeks supply WIS m.ds up Of poor to medium lots,
sold as low ~ $425 while sacs Of choice to extra woro
reported at $B0U8.50. Thero only two or threo
transfors At higher bgure than $500.
To-day tho market fniry active and ruled com.
paratiyoy steady at yesterdays quotations. Bales
ranged from S4,2 upwnrd 10 $3.50. Keys, Brown L
Co. obtained the latter figure Fecctea lot ayerae.
tnE alo lbs. l.. B. Dou0 WEB tho buyer. Wo note Tie
following
The New York herald., 1874-07-20

have known rooa, upright men 10 shrink away
from death. Inc agitation on the part OF Jesus
was
FEAR OF DEATH
II was caused by the Overwhelming suffering
When we rnd in mems hearts who are IN perfect
heath, and wien al 's pleasant around them, this
am ssa S a.. Se4 |hen
Ssd sSs az nos ,xi,,ss g die unless s
wife and perhaps children without PROTECTOR
Ia sucn case would not other faces ne turned
towards the walla And 90 thousands have done
the
POWER OF PRAYER OVER DEATH.
Scientists may 60 ON with their prayer tests, but
after al! men VIII go on praying PRAYER cannot
be superseoed BY any. scientific formula. What
ever Trey may think OF II at other times, the natu-
aorts lip attract eoar '' Ne have this ease before
heart Of God ana hlled linn with compassion hut
iOT our prayers the grass would be green over
send Tor those who are connected with spiritual
matters and let him seek the nelp which Is within
tween he violation OF law amt the eject which
follows. Believe that both OF these views arc true
How Mow nps we are IN sickness to review our hves YES
much better VIC would he. Al our pass deeds
looS grim irfevoeaoe and Solemn before us. II is
our duty 10
heleye the Application OF the words Of tie text
inmIy has been lett IN bankruptcy because tpe
head ol the fr1i has passed away and Left all ms
affairs ia disorder, No man Las a right TO trouble
his surviving friends. Have your business wen in
hand and arranged IN AL its detals. SO that when
you are gone there VIII be no trouble for the
to whom 1t passes. Ihere may be need OF much
arrangement mere. You need the dusting brush of
prayer to set all things to rights. This figure is
taken from the h0useDiaid who goes over all
With her dustiny brush. SO must you 20
through your own hearts with a searching
scrutiny, ana arrange evarJ thing there Don't
keep any hidden skeieton, but open the door ami
let the ghastly figure stalk iorth. have noticed
that some housewives are more careful In their
pfeparations when visitors are expected than
tney are ,or the comfort OF the family. TcnnyaoD,
the Poet Laureate, was expecting q visit rom
Queen Victoria. IN accordance with the usua! ar
pearance OF poets home, his house vas IN rather
ds0rGered condition. Immediately all the fur
nltase was plSeed in stiii-backed position 10 eX-
pecfatioD OF the arrival or the Queen hut sue
failed 10 put In an appearance. The house pre-
served tns starched decerum for a few uays. but
she Cid not come. All was III delightful confusion
When she did come.
The New York herald., 1874-07-20
NEW YORK HERALD MONDAY 2O ls74-wITH

ssssa' ras Ss1.svss ss'is ssss
lit IS in christendom." christ despised, rejected,
cruci1ed, had made new world since ne hung
enjoyed, whether in Old or New England, or else.
where, came rom the bosom OF Jesus christ. ne
with individuals, who were not the victims or
chance, but who lived ana moved and had their
being in one that ordered our ways arisat. Whefe
Yes: but after all the Biblo was dumb unless It
v0calizes In living minds and hearts. The Gospel
was once written on parchment, but was now
manifested by millions in various countries by
CHRISTIAN living and acting and copying aiter
Christ, and although there was great lmperlecton
in the Churcn, yet what would oe the measure OF
the possibilities OF humanity without the Chrls-
tian eiementf Where could proper ideals Of dignity
were Ound in the lives OF all those who followed
Christ ~ homihtyY Christ should also ne looked
at as the head OF His Church, exalted In heaven,
having all power. In concnsion Dr. Porter pro
ceeded to answer the query, "How shall we see
was through love. The NTH that was most val
liable was rooted IN love. The Christ whom 80
their own sncs. a saviour constructed ont Of their
own imagination II such were TO see the Christ
o. Goa He He wonld appear to them to De the a,rest
ened His brow, no severe or repulsye senti-
ment occupied MS heart or mnl. The very
heart OF love, ana He died that the world might
see the love Of God In HIN. No one could soc the
love OF God in me stars, when were bright. but
cCld 1haT rays might tighten the tOmbs in our
Craveyards, but all their light could not shed a
single beam OF comfort into mourners heart.
The flowers Of summer were fragrant, but they
could not share the sorrows or bear the burdens
OF human hearts. nor were the cedars OF Lebanon
strong enough TO sustain soul SINKING into the
depths OF siu. IL was the love Of God IN Jesus
Christ that iiiumned darkened UNDERSTANDINGS,
and whenever men would see the Christ OF Zac-
cheus ana welcome Him 10 their hearts embrace,
they would have His JOY. forever and ever. The
end to be sought in seeing Jesus, should be to
know how to 1--we ioylu;ly and hopefully, and lr We
loved others as Christ loves rs, we can make this
world an Eden,
The New York herald., 1874-07-20
ST. PElNCIs xAvIER's CHURCH.
Father Daubiease cn the Parable Of the
Unjust Steward.

Father Dausiesse cn the Parable Of the
Unjust steward.
The attendance at the celebration OF high mass
al 81. Francis XaSier's Catholic church. at half
past ten O'Clock A. M. yesterday, was smaller than
has been noticed this summer. Rev. Father Dau-
biesse, s. J., preached brief discourse nom Luke.
xvi, TO, being the parable Of the unjust steward.
The parable was meant for and was applicable to
all OF us. We arc all stewards of the Lord and to
Him We eve whatever we are and whatever We
have. TO Him we have 60 give an account OF that
Stew al ,lship He has Dtrustad to our cara. Every
ore who ~ capable OF reasoning must understand
that there T. II marked difference between right
an wrong. Hs conscience should tel him when
he i rignt os wrong. The voice OF conscience told
tha gnius' steward that he Ear done wrong and
that ne m23t give an account. we must gVe an
acroaHc ~ our Stewardship TO our Lord Jesus
,ans ana ei'e o a Mba rsn We Ip sSs S' Of our
memory oar will our understanding end our
sensss We must also Tns account FOR our
ard was accused OF having wasted the
goods OF his master, bus instead OF reponting
be increased his quit, had recourse TO unlawful
means, endeavored 80 cheat his master, and by
men was accounted sBre xd. The Lord has sa,d
that the children OF this world are wiser In their
generation than the cni,dren OF light. We ore,
through Gods grace. the children OF light, We
Know and We walk in the light Of the Gospel. The
Inslnmon OF iniqUity is wealth: and why Is 1t
called soy Because it is too often got uujustly,
ana It ~ used uniusty. 1t is the CHRISTIANS duty
10 ,l;fioHtc az much os he can Of ms possessions
to tie poor; hut 1t is his duty not TO gain these
pos sessions iraudulently or dishonesty. God viii
hold every one 10 strict account for his dealings
with his Fellow man anu for the distribution OF his
means. Every thing we have comes from God. We
arc not independent. There are those who to
tBeir teiiowa appear so. They live az il they were
not dependent upon Goa--as if they have not TO
give an account or the use OF their wealth the
means by which they obtained il. Too late they
viii see their mistake. Those who have much must
give 10 the poor: those who have less must
give !ess God has commanded, aud we must
obey. Let us all be good, then, ever obeying HIS
ceive re- unite Himself.
The New York herald., 1874-07-20

Presbyterfan cnurcn. The singing from the choir,
without the aid OF musical accompaniment, was
excellent. Mr.. Hunt founded his discourse on the
twelfth and thirteenth verses OF the nineteenth
PsaIn--"Who can understand his errors; cleanse
thou me from secret faults. Keep back thy SER
want also nom presumptu0us sins; let them
not nave dominion over me; then / shall be
upright and shall be innocent nom the great
traDs2res5ion." The Psalmist as MIR. Hunt said,
goes from the study OF Gods work and Gods words
to the practical intrOspecti0n OF the condition OF
his own soul. This aspect Oi the consideration was
developed by the preacher TO inculcate the fact
that such study Of Gods word Is especially adapted
to acquaint ono with his own moral condition. The
rrst main point on which the sermon hinged was
that nom such study OF the Word The Psalmist
was led TO his sinfulness IN its true character
Then, after this general view the Psalmist dwells
cial Iorms Of sin; arst, sins secfet anu
denllng. The examination OF the Psalmsts sin as
secret Is made under the direction OF the Divine
Spirit, aud IS searching ana condemnatory. IT
ance. The second special form OF laut, in accord
rnce with this hne OF thought. shows itself in the
guise OF Eresumptuous Gins. In these the elements
OF pride ana seG-wih are in marked prominence,
Under this head two lOrIns ofhuman presunptOus-
ness stand iOrtli-tfusting ourselves unduy in the
presence OF temptation and YET expecting divine
appointed by God ior growth In grace, With yet
the expectancy OF that blessing which follows only
on their proper observance. There Is plain before
the eyes OF Ill true believing men the great danger
In winch every Christian stands OF dlshoporinG MS
profession, and tie consequent need OF daily grace
to enable him TO adorn II.
services and preached a 1orcble sermon on "The
Limitation OF Divine Benevoience through Human
Wlckedncss" The congregation, though small
was riiy apprccaupe OF the preachers able treat
meQt OF Ills subject.
The New York herald., 1874-07-20
A ROW IN THE MOUNTAINS,
All About 4 Girl .

Garter County tMy1 Letter to Big Sandy Herald.l
On Upper Tygart, In this county, lives an old
widow by the name OF Ruth Rush. She and her
youngest daughter constitute the family, the rest
OF her children and friends being in other STATES
On the night OF the 22d ult. clock tinker by tho
name OF Thomas Pollard came to the residence OF
this old widow, expressing his intention to take
away her daughter. The widow, knowing the
desperately bad character OF Mr.. Pollard, barred
her door against him and asked him to depart
IRON her premises, as she feared him. Shelton
Ham was at the Widows at the time for the
purpose OF courtlng the daughter. Mr..
the yard, threatened TO break the door down. and
swOre that he would Kill Mr.. Ham before daylight
he asked Ham 70 come out, take one OF his pistols
friends with him who had not made their names
known, Ham refused to go out. The Old widow
raised part OF her floor, crawled under and out
his friends, went through thicket OF brush and
briers, ana soon arrived at Mounts Penneypack.
er's, being scared until she was unable to stand
and D. Noland proceeded TO the place of trouble
Ior the purpose OF giving reiict but on
nearing ,S so,on the spot, spot, became intimidated by
ran to Squire Holorooks and related
the circumstances, whereupon the Squire sum-
m9nea guard and proceeded to the rescue as
old Squire, left him CONSIDERABLY In the rear. The
FOREMOST guard found Pollard with the two rocks.
WIN WIN wnion ne was threatening to break the door
niandlng surrender, PoIlaru sropped the rocss
drew and presented pistol at the guard, by whom
ne was soon shot, the ball passing through his
shots were fred by unknown parties from tIie brusS
near py, fortunately hitting no person. Those par.
vo,ces o. 6 co9rse h were the friends OF Pollard whose
,ia een ,ri at ueen Deard aroma the house short
steele Tor treatment WV VI DA'
The New York herald., 1874-07-20
ST. pAuL's METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH.

The I'm pOrtaHc of Keeping Earthly
Affairs I'm Good ConditfOn-Sermon by
the Rev. Mr.. PIummer, of Tenn~ssee.
The congregation ct this church, corner Of
Twenty-sec0nd street and Fourth avenue was
very small at the services yesterday morning
Rev. Mr.. Plummer, OF Nashville, Tenn, OF the
Methodist Episcopal Church. South, occupied the
pulpit. His text was Isaiah, xxxvii 1.-"Sct thine
house 10 orders for thou shalt d1e, and not live.n
scnuacherlb, the powerful King OF Assyria, he be-
gan, invaded Judea with large army which had
prestige Of victory over the neignboring coun-
tries. Before any engagement had taken place
the Angel OF the Lord silently slew 1885, ,OC0 men of
the invaders army. No battle was fought. Heze-
kiah had prayed long and ierventiy 10 the Lord
Tor the delivcrancc OF the country from
the Dower Of the Invader. This was considered a
very marked prOvdentlal event, aud II was all at.
tr1hnted 10 hezekah's prayers. lie became a no.
tor'ous parsonage; his name was magnlncd and
magnificent presents were given him. The world
mas been addicted to oestowing presents. The
Gospel method OF bestowing presents Is different.
IL says, Let your presents be dispensed where
want hves, not In palaces Of magnilcence and
spieb"or' Good man though Hezeklah was, ne
seems 10 have been touched by vanity on this oc-
casioh. We Nas but man, ana what man In such
prosperity c0uld keep himself pure When I
read OF
NOAH GETTING DRrNK
aiu @ w MI MI "nan Hlng eei as tnougI these Bible
cnaacters were my kinsmen. Hczekiah was q
good mar, but man Of blood TINS Divine inter
ference seems 10 have aroused his vanity Hence
was ne SICK INTO death. Alas eickuess comes to
the homes oi the great as well as 10 the homes of
restitution. IL inyades the walled streets: 10
touchcs the eoDplaccncy oI the proud: il breaIbes
its Wlthering breath upon the healthy check ana
DESTROYS all the elasticity oG the youthful tread
HeZekiab was IN the iuh blade OF wnat the
word calls success crowned heads were
paying mn tribute, ana 1t was then that
he heard tbs words OF the Lord-"Sct thine
house N order Tor tnou shalt die, ana not liven
We see an nnwillingness on hts part "a de. How
is tbs EVIDENT unwi lingncs9 TO die compatible
with petyy When this announcement was rla,je
TO Vim ne turned his face 10 the wall lie sec ned
10 p0asess Ficty. Are not all good ilcn ie!ne,apt
to lie 10 thev not pray for HE Lie Is ever re.
gsrded as the precious boon and 10 ~ reg3rde as
an abnormal condition oI mind 70 throw IL away
love Of ne !, wisely implated in us NY the Lover
oI AL IL ls implanted Tor a wisc purpo2c. dc.
slre 20 die is no Bib'c test Of pisty, anl unwi
inpness 10 die oanDJt be regarded lack OF plcty
,e nave hhoNn wicked aeD, who, on account Of
pl hical suffering, have wished 10 die. and who
nave accoI0pIished their wIshes by suicide. And