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Briggs Brothers. Rochester.

Among the places Of interest visited by
the delegates to the Industrial Congress was
the immense establishment Of Briggs Broth
ers, the extensive seedsmen, the mail bust
ness of which is astounding to the uninitia-
ated. The unpretentious front added still
more to the surprise Of the delegates, who
found that the large building in the rear con
tanned seemingly enough seeds for the whole
world. They saw the printing presses, six
Of which are constantly employed in printing
bags they saw the army of men and women
employed in the various branches Of this
national industry. They saw in one room
alone tons of vegetable seeds raised upon
Briggs Brothers western and home farms.
They saw the manner in which orders were
received by mail and filled, each particular
seed having corresponding number IN their
beautiful quarterly for January, which with
their other numbers are sent all over the
world for the nominal sum of twenty five
cents, so that it is impossible to make mis-
take in the article desired. They visited the
artists and engravers' room and saw how de-
signs for the publications were gotten up and
were the originals of the beautiful floral chro-
mos, which are used as premiums sold to
customers. They saw the workings of the
post Office department, where tons Of mail
packages are stamped daily that would choke
up the the post office, were it not that a
sworn clerk is employed who sends the mail
direct to the trains instead Of TO the Office
The delegates expressed surprise at the ex-
tent of the business done by thus widely
known house and delight at the sights they
had seen. We were reliably informed that
the mail matter for that day weighed 2,437
pounds, and it was spoken of by one of the
firm as not an excessively busy day either
Their establishment requires 1900 square
feet Of flooring in which to carry on the bust
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CITY MATTERS.
CHICAGO, MAY 10. 1874.

MEETING OF TRADES DELEG ATES,-An ad-
iourned meeting OF the delegates from the
various Trades Unions, to make arrangements
for grand mass meeting, was held in the
office OF the WoRKINGMAN's ADVOCATE on
Tuesday evening Joseph Washington presid-
ing, and A. Gibson acting as Secretary.
Previous to reading the minutes, the Chair
stated that there were several new faces and
he would like t. know what Unions they rep
resented. Mr. McAulitfe stated that he was
there as a representative from the Working
men party. In reply to a question put by
one Of the delegates as to whether he (McAL-
life did not represent a society known as
the Communists, the gentleman entered into
long and tiresome argument in defense of
Communism, alleging that all Trades Unions,
Oranges and various clubs were Communistic
made sweeping charges against the press, etc
The Char decided that in accordance with
certain resolutions passed at previous meet
ing. the gentleman could not be admitted to a
voice in the committees.
Mr. r. 2. Jones stated that he and his col
leagues represented the Iron and Steel Heaters
[ nion-Fnendship Lodge
MIR j. Overacker stated that he represented
the Coopers' Union. but he was not there as
delegate, because his mon had not
a meeting since the committees had meet, but
they would meet this week
1t was announced that Messrs Arnold and
l.,1. "A, - 4 4
Of Stonecutters, and Messrs Gilmore anu
Dali were substituted in their place
The minutes Of the previous meeting were
read and approved
A motion was offered and seconded to re-
consider the action Of the Committee, at a
previous meeting, in reconsidering the resolu-
ton appropriating fifty dollars for a speaker.
This motion gave rise to a lengthy and use
less debate which took up the balance of the
evening.
The motion, on being put by the Chair, was
carried.
1t was then on motion, agreed to appro-
pirate fifty dollars to secure the services of
an able speaker.
A motion prevailed to engage the services
Of II. +. Trevellick.
Mr.. Cavenaugh, Of the Machinists and
Blacksmiths, called for the reading of the
correspondence of the Committee on Finance
B. }. Murphy, Chairman of the Committee
on Finance, stated that he had read, at the
last meeting, the letter Of Mr. Schilling stat
ing his inability to attend, and also that of
Mr.. John James, Secretary Of the Miners
National Association, expressing his belief
that Mr.. Siney, President of the Miners Ma
tional Association, had previous engagements
which would render it almost impossible tor
him to attend Since then, le.t ers have been
received from Mr. Satin, Of the Iron Molders'
International Association, and Mr.. Fehren-
batch, of the Machinists and Blacksmith
International Union. the latter through his
private secretary.
Mr.. Murphy read the letter of Mr.. Satin
before the Committee. He stated that Mr.
Fehrenbatch's letter was mislaid, and that he
could not produce it,
The meeting then adjourned, to meet on
Friday evening, the 18th.
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The German Savings' Bank.

The advantages Of Savings Banks cannot be
over-estimated. The millions Of dollars which
they hold belonging to the small but thrifty
business men and women, and the frugal and
industrious Of our working population, is an
evidence Of their usefulness and beneficiary
results. The spring is now advancing. and
with it will come renewal of business our
mechanics and laborers, our working women,
store clerks-male and female-will once more
be receiving regular and remunerative pay. In
the day Of their prosperity, we would kindly
suggest to them the propriety Of providing
against . day Of adversely; and, instead Of
spending their surplus earnings in useless gew-
gAws and indigestible edibles, they select some
sale and reliable institation wherein 10 deposit
their spare dollars, andreceive therefor fair
rate Of interest-the first step toward making
. fortune.
In this connection, with pleasure we men
tion the GERMAN SAvRGs' BANK Of thin
city, an institution which has proven itself "a
10 oMs Of thesafss<, soundsst, and msss Fslia-
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Convention Of American Master Me
ehlhics.

The seventh annual convention of the
American Railway, Master Mechanics AssO-
citation opened in Kingsbury Hall, at O'Clock
on Tuesday morning. and was called TO order
by the President, Mr.. H. M. Britain, and
opened with prayer by the Rev. ]. MeKown.
The Secretary then called the roll, and be-
tween fifty and sixty delegates. from al parts
of the country, responded to their names
Besides these there were several associated
members who were interested in scientific
pursuits.
An opportunity having been given for
Others to become members, thirtssn gentlemen
signed the constitution from various parts.
The Presidsnts address was long and ca
haastive exposition Of the werhingp Of the
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Western Patents.

The following number Of patents were is
sued from the United States Patent Office for
the week ending April 81, 1874, as reported
by G.. L. Chaplin, patent attorney, room p,
l52 Dearborn street, Chicago:
Illinois. l6 Wisconsin, Michigan,
Indiana, 8 Iowa, 8 Missouri, .; Mlnneso-
ia, 3 Kansas, 3 total Is.
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Louis l. JUNIo,
Isaac PAKN, Trustees
Louls GEILIs.
HoRNEIIsvILLE. Nav Isl.

To- Local UNIo>S:
G1t',at,a The following comprises state
mrut ot the moneys transmitted by local
mons under Article \ Of the International
Constitution IN aid Of the assigns Of William
hesch, OF Union No. II, and Fred Decker.
ut Union No. rs. Any Union having paid
the assessment and not having notified the
International Secretary will 10 81 At once
further statement Of the assessment in all
ot the otter deceased members will he pub
hshed as soon As practicable Unions are re-
qnested to act promptly IN the matter Of the
assessment already levied An additional as
sessment will be levied in few days. and IT
Il deemed best to dispose Of those already ON
our hands before taking up the others
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Edward kluge, our late Recording Secretary,
has left our jurisdiction and Is defaulter
His card is declared null and void as he re-
ceived 1t fraudulently. JOS. b. SMITH,
Cor Sec Union 90, Drawer lO9
BoSroN, MAY 1.-THE following is the re
port Of the trustees appointed by &. NJ. w..
No. is, to receive and disburse assessments
for the relief of Charles Yates, deceased
Moneys received up to date
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THE STONE CUTTERS. The Journeymen
Stone Cutters Association held another
enthusiastic meeting on Wednesday evening
Their numbers continue to increase. The
arrangements for grand turnout on the
oath Of June are nearly completed
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JOHN H. DAvEY 4 Co. have recently re-
moved to the spacious stores, 224 and 236
West Madison street, where they are iffering
unusual Inducements to ladies' in want Of
dress goods, housekeeping goods, hosiery,
etc Advertisement in our next.
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The CooPERs' LODGE No. 2.-The Journey
men Coopers' Union of Chicago met at their
hall on Dearborn street Thursday evening,
It'll inst There was no business Of general
interest transacted. Trade is reported dull,
with reduction of prices
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encouraging 2

THE JoURNEYMEN TAILoR's CENTRAL
USIoN -The Journeymcu Tailors' Central
Union met at their hall on +. Randolph street
on Monday evening. The reslgnition Of
Mr.. I.orentz, delegate to the Trades Conyen-
ton, was accepted, and the President, Mr..
Hendrickson, elected to fill the vacancy oc-
casioned by the resignation Of Mr.. Lorentz.
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BILE in the community. The moneys of its de-
positors are always securely and protitably in
vested, which enables the managers to pay
fair rate of interest to its patrons The char
acter Of its President as o financier is unques-
tionable, while the Cashier and other attaches
of the bank are men of undoubted business
qualifications.
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The HEATERS. he Iron and Steel Heaters
Friendship Lodge No. | held their regular
monthly meeting at the hall on North ave
nue. Saturday evening, the 9th inst. The re-
port Of city trade was favorable, though the
reports from the Lodges outside were not as
encouraging as could be desired
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:
JoHN jaws. Srcy NJ 4

No more truthful sentence was ever
penned by man than the following written
by Chancellor Kent ''rhr parent who
sends his son INTO the world uueiucated
defrauds the community Of Lawful eth
zen ana byqueaths To 1t q nuisance.
These words should he written Nh letters
Of gold Over the entrance uf every school
IN the land
A cotton mill il Columbus. Ca. suld
goods last year 70 the amount II Sl.a}. 4}9,
and realized thereon nct profit Il so,
70. Its business vas onc-t urth greater
than IN the previous year, and was IN
affected by the pane.
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half of justice, and u struggle against
slavery in all its forms, and that there is
plenty Of 1t We have only to open our eyes
an look around us to see
Times are still very dull IN ali quarters.
Very many men idle in every section The
men of New StraItsville, Haydemville and
NelSonvIilc ONO, are still on a strike So
are the Johnstuwn men of PENNSYLVANIA /.
So also the men Of Meadowbrook culhery /.
50 also the men of Mmock. Bowlesville
aud DanvilIe, Illinois Two Lodges Of
men IN Indiana have been supplant sd bv
a lot ~ negroes whom the bosses have
brought The white men are confident ii
white labor can br kept out, the owners
vii soon to- tired W the colured men. The
bosses declare they shall have no Uuon
men there, ana the Union men are thor
uughly imhucd with the belief that Union
men wil! W. there May they succeed ia
maintaining their ground.
Very truly yours.
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u
WORCESTER Mass, MAY 10, lS74.-At the
last regular monthly meeting of this Union
the following resolutions were unanimously
adopted;
WHEREAS 1t has pleased an all-wise Provi-
dence to remove from our midst our fellow
craftsman f. 7. APPLETON, and
WHEREAS, Although but a short time con-
nected with this Union, we feel it our boun-
den duty to take such action will fully ex-
press due sense of his many qualities, both
as atfectionate and dutiful son to his wild
therefore be it
ResOtred, That whilst bowling to the decree
Of our most 0mnipOtent Judge, we regard
with profound sorrow the loss of faithful
member of our Union and an industrious me-
chanic.
Resotred, That we also deeply sympathize
with the bereaved mother of the deceased in
the severe affection which his demise entails
upon her. Be it further
Resolved, That the above resolutions be
published in our official organ, the WoRKISe-
MANS ADVOCATE, and a copy Of them trans
mitted to the mother Of the deceased.
All Unions, under whose jurisdiction men
are working who are indebted to this Union,
will please collect and forward the same as
soon a. possible, as our striking fund and
treasury is completely exhausted
H. KIEvENAAR,
Cor. Sec. Union 81, Box 24O
OTTAWA, May IA, lS74-Fred Wesaler,
hailing from Chicago, has made application
for -memhersAiP to this Union. The follow
ing members were suspended at our last regu-
lar meeting for AOnpayment Of dues: Henry
Merkel, Samuel Marco and Andrew Cullen.
The following members were fined $40 each
fur working with suspended members. Joseph
Morris. IsAsc Hammel. Henry Hertznsr. Two
mon ore on strike from the same shop. Mr..
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FINANCIAL.

We have nothing new 10 report in finan-
cisl matters, and while money is not in so
pressing demand, we cannot report any
considerable degree Of ease. The banks
when discounting do so at the rate Of ten
per cent. per annum. Brokers loan at one
per cent. per month on collaterals, while
good paper is taken at two per cent. per
month.
Exchange on New York is taken by the
banks at discount and is sold by them at
81 per thousand premium.
Gold is slightly better, closing in New
York at 11ls. Our dealers pay 10, while
they hold at l114. Silver is taken al 102
for halves and quarters.
There is another advance in Tennessee
bonds, they being quoted in New York at
$4,000 and at IS. We hear Of no tranSac-
tions in this market, though they are held
at firm rates.
Our local stocks and bonds are dull and
quiet, and we hear of no transactions. For
quotations we refer to those given by the
Nashville Savings Company, corner Union
and College streets.
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COUNTRY PRoDUCE.


Trade continued very brisk. Six cents
became the ruling price on apples, and
there was also an advance on onions.
Dealers were paying as high as sl.15 for
hand-picked peanuts. The following are
the standard quotations Of the produce
market:
DRIED FRUIT-Apples &C; peaches
quarters and mixed, &c; halves, SC; peeled
i66ITc. ......'..
PEANUTs-From Toe to $1.15 per bushel,
according to quality.
BEANs-White common, S1.75 per
bushel; Northern navy, $3.50; medium,
S2.35.
> PEAs-Cow peas, $1.OO per bushel;
black-eyes, SI.25; lady peas, SIPS.
ONIoNs-Per barrel, $3.50.
PoTATOEs-Northern Irish, 1925 per
barrel; sweet, nominal.
HoMINY-Per barrel, $50; grits, 5000.
KRoUT-Per barrel, $3.50; half barrel,
S. so. .....
CRANBERRIEs-Per barrel, $1,000.
APPLEs-Common per barrel, $3.50;
Northern, choice to fancy, $S.5065.00.
FEATHERs-StTictly choice, 45c.
BEEswAx-Choice 26c.
RA6s-Well assorted, &c.
GINsENG-Per b, $1.35d1.40.
WooL-Unwashed, 23d30c; washed 353
d45c. BURY 51l0c less.
BROOM CoRN-Prime to choice, 4fSc.
CHEsTNUTs-Per bushel, from wagon,
S1.75. .........
BUTTEB-Country, from wagon, 156
zoe.
PoULTRY-Hens, 1561sc; turkeys, 506
75c.
Eees-From wagon, zoe per dozen;
packed from store pc
TALLoW-Choice, Te.
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hundred slaughtered in Jasper, the bacon
Of which was kept here and sold olIt to our
people, while there has been none killed
this year for sale. II the people OF this
county eat much meat next year they will
have to get il somewhere else. Marion
county viii not have enough to feed her
own citizens.
The jasper Herald says: There is suit
now pending in the Chancery Court at this
place Of ex-GoF. Neil S. Brown vs.. NJ. A.
Calhoun Ell ais. The object Of the bill is
to settle the title to large body of noun
tain land, and also 10 confirm the sale Of the
same, which ex-GoV. Brown has effected
with a party Of English capitalists. The
special term Of the Chancery Court, which
adjourned Tuesday, was held to further the
proceedings in this case, and the sale was
confirmed. The purchasers Of these lands,
through their agents at Chattanooga,
Messrs. Thomasson and Lowe, have depos-
tied ten thousand dollars in the bank at
Chattanooga 10 secure the payment Of the
price agreed to be paid-which is 81 per
acre. The land in question consists Of
about $1,000 acres.
The Kingston East TeRneSSeedR states
that Prof. H. Z. Cotton, who, with others,
AAAo OCCA O4 . tOAA1 VI AAAfNoSAr.1l4O4 olO4iS
the line of the Cincinnati Southern Rail-
road, in this State, reports that the work
has progressed much more rapidly than he
had supposed, and that, with the exception
Of two or three Of the tunnels, he thinks
the entire work will be completed by July
4, 1915, especially so If the present fair and
mild weather continues. At the Emory
Gap in Walden's Ridge, on land of Col.
Byrd, six coal veins have been discovered;
five Of these have been opened, and meas
ured II, 6, 8 and 8 inches, and are spreads
to feet. Up the river three miles, ON
the land Of John T. McEwen, three veins
have been opened, IL, 80 and SO inches
thick, lying horizontal, and ten and four
teen miles up, on Col Byrd's land, two other
veins have been opened, both short dis
lance from the railroad line, one 30inches,
the other 5 feet thick. The coal examined |
was all of good quality, and the black |
smiths spoke of it in the highest terms.
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The Numbers from I 70 1850. corrs-Dopdi,.,
with those numbers or the tiCkets hunted ~,
small tin tubes ana placed in one ,rbasS IT,
nrSt 9l0 prizes similarly printed and encircled
are placed IN another wheel. The wheels .rs
then reyolved, and namber is drawn from the
wheel OF numbers. and at the same time a prfze
Is drawn from the other wheel. The number ana
prizes drawn out are opened and exhibited 81
the audience, and registered by the Commits
siOners the prize being placed al.ainst m, nm
Der drawn. Tbis operation Is repegte 1nfil IN
the prizes are drawn out.
Explanation Of APPrOximaffOn Prizes
The nye preceding and i've succeeding nm,
berS 70 those drawing the first six ~ nri-ey
vii De entitled % the o. approximation prizes.
For example: II ticket No. m Ok draVss ne
Slo0YeOO prize, those tickets numbered n 3f5 II
246, 1l.2H, HAS, II ,249, 1I,29 n 252. m "a
u,S94, u,255, viii each be entitled 10 81 40
II ticket No, Is draws the S5ooO0 prize. those
tickets numbered SO, 81, 545. Jl6 81. so 55N
55l, 552, SO, viii each be entitled 10 s2OIO and
80 on, according 70 tb@ above scheme
The 5,eto prizes Of so viii be determinei5y
tne.last figure Of the number thar draws tReEsIo0
90 prize. For example: II the number tIrsyVius,
the 10000 prize ends with l. thenaIl the ticlefs
where the number ends with viii be entitled to
~. II me number enis With 2, then al the
tickets vlere the number ends with vii BE-
entitled to 80, and 20 on too
Rkemember that every prize is drawn, and
payable in full without dedHetiOn.
Persons wishing D. purchase tickets sbouId
send money IN q Re giStered I-tfsr "A posf-ofica
OrSer, or by Express-eithvr way is safe
All ord r. will be promptly attended 70 and
Immediately after the lottery j. drawn the com
missiOners, certified printed drawing viii be
sent 10 each purchaser Of tickets.
This Lottery was established in Is39 under a
charter granted by the . legislature OF Ken
tueky, for the benefit OF the University OF pad
ueah. Holders Of prizes are secured bv ample
bonds deposite with the State BY the Lottery
managers.
The ON ial drawings OF this Lottery viii be
published in the Louisville Courier Journal.
New York Herald, and New York sun
PRIZES PAID IN FUTE.
Address for Tickets 20 GEO. WEBSTER.
General Agent, NJ. y Third street,
Louisville, Ky.
Or call on ~. g.. PRICE,
No. a South College street, Nashville, Tenn.
decf cod till deer
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NEW YORK, Dec. Is. Flour is quiet;
white wheat western extra S5.00a8. Is.
superfne, western and State S4.OOa4. so;
extra Ohio $4.75a6.65; St. Louis S5aS.OO.
Wheat opened duh and closed quiet; No.
spring Sl-1sal. %; No. spring 81 .08a1. 10;
No. 3 Sl.O4a1.O6- Rye quiet at 92a95c
Barley duh. Corn dull at 92a95c. Oats
lower and more active. Coffee quiet. Sugar
quiet at eas4ac. Mess pork dull and lower;
old SlS.S5; new $20.25 for March delivery;
middles duh. Lard heavy, dull and lower;
prime steam 13ac for December delivery;
13se for February delivery. Whisky finn
OF $1.01a1.0Is.
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in it which struck me very much. He was
returned, l believe, BY the Democratic
party; at any rate he was favorite Of the
Democratic party, and 30 he spoke from
their point Of view, suppose. But, de-
scribing what be hoped would be their fu-
ture policy, he described what believe Is
the policy of every patriot, be he Democrat
or Republican, or Of any other party
throughout this great country. he said
that policy was peace between the sec
tons; peace between the races Zap
plause.] Well, may add one other word to
that; Peace between you andus, [Applause.l
and not peace merely, but friendship and
fraternity among all English-speaking COM
munities.
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BANKING.
NASHVILLE MARKETS.
UNION AND AMERICAN OFFICE,
FRIDAY, Dec. Is.

UNION AND AMERICAN OFFICE,
FRIDAY, Dec. Is.
COTTON.
The stock on hand last evening was
taken this morning by the committee ap-
pointed for that purpose, and was found to
be 14.176 bales. 1t is remarkable that the
actual stock differed so little from the ealcu-
lated stock on the books Of the Exchange
and in this mornings paper, having been
only three bales more, as the calculated
stock was II, lib bales. This fact is highly
creditable to the operation of the Exchange
and the efficiency of its Secretary.
The market having closed steadier at
quotations yesterday, retained its improved
tone during to-day, in consequence of the
intelligence that spots were held higher in
New York. There was more inquiry to-
day than heretofore, but no perceptible in
crease Of offerings. The market closed
steady at yestesday's quotations, which
were as follows:
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NEW YoRx, Dec. lS.-Business was slug
gish with manufacturing agents, and the
Jobbing trade ruled inactive Cotton goods
are IN limited demand and nomipally I'M
changed in prices Prints and shirtings are
IN fair request. Aroma and Rob Rows
plaid prints are held at Toe by agents, and
ArcOna chintz I0lc.