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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-01-21

T. w. Baker has been appointed by the
Governor, Inspector of Flour at Falmouth
Stafford county.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-01-21
JAMES 8. FRENCH,

JAMES s. FRENCH, !
u ~
=, !. j ATTORNEY AT LAW
Will, for the tutures give his entire time to his
profession. Beng for Il long time one OF the
Chief examiners in the u S. Patent Office will
give special attention to Patent cases and appll"
cation for Pat nts.
His office for the present will be At his resi-
dence, No ~ Royal street, Alexandria, Va.
dec 2-3m
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-01-21

THE OYSTER WAR-rhe skirmish in the
House on the oyster question yesterday fore
shows, we suspect heavy canuonade along
he whole line when the subject COMES up in It's
tull proportion. Both sides we're champloued
Yesterday by some ofthe best men OF both sec,
tiops-the bighauds and the Chesapeake and
;ts tributaries" Oysters are silent themselves,
but they make their representatives talk very
earnestly. Richmond Enquirer.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-01-21

A letter in the Baltimore Sun from Prince
Georges county, Md, says The county
commissioners were in session to-day to take
into consideration the petition of }. I. 5.
Bryan ct al, for new road to the Potomac
river. The petition was resisted By John Ola
gett and others, claiming that great damage
would arise to their property, through which it
would pass. This case excites unusual inter-
est in Piscataway district, and having been 10
the Circuit Court for two years without being
settled, a decision was anxiously looked for to-
day, but the matter was merely referred to
three commissioners, to take the SAME into con-
sideration and report to the county commission
ers at a future meeting of the board.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-01-21

REMARKs.-Wheat is steady at yesterdays
quotations offerings light with sse' OF choice
lot of whie at 1875, and red at 100, 1861 l6s ITO
and'172 for fair to very good, and $50 for prime.
Corn is very active and firm; offerings of 1880
bushels, with sales of white at 70, mixed at IL
and IT, and yellow at Is. Oats are quiet; sales
at GO.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-01-21

GENERAL LEES BIRTHDAY. The 10Th day
Of January, is made memorable in the calender
as being the birthday of that great and good
man, General Robert E. Lee. We have seen
nothing to lead to the supposition that it was
publicly observed anywhere in Virginia, but we
doubt not it was remembered 10 quiet way by
thousands of warm admirers of the great chief
tain and devout christian, whose mortal remains
are entombed at Lexington.
In Savannah, Georgia, the event was to have
been publicly observed, and the day made a
public holiday. The Guards, Chatham Artil-
lery and Hussars agreed to parade with the
First Regiment, thus for the first time since
their reorganization giving the public of Savan-
nab the opportunity of seeing the entire mill
tary force of the city in line: To add to the in-
terest Of the occasion the gallant leader in the
days that tried mems souls Gen. Joseph
E. johnson consented to deliver an address,
10 which he was to review the several military
organizations under the commands of the off,
GERS preferring the request for the address,
L,nchJug Republican.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-01-21

4 Row-A somewhat animated interview
took place yesterday between Postmaster Ger
era Creswell aud Senator Clayton FROM Arkan-
sas. MIR. Clayton requested the establishment
of the free letter delivery at Little r Ick. Tho
Postmaster General informed him that the law
forbid compliance with the request, as Little
Rock did DOT possess the requisite number OF
inhabitants. Mr.. Clayton evidently regarded
the law as very slight obstacle, and Insisted;
The Postmaster General continued to decline,
until finally MIR. Clayton became, 50 persistent
that Mr.. Crcswell told hun, with ntuch heat,
that he would not violate the law for hun or
any one else Clayton then, with equal heat,
told the Postmaster General that he would see
him 10 an uncomfortable place before he would
vote cent for his Department. Before the
interview ended both gentlemen became very
much excited, and gesliculated wildly at each
other; aud the Arkansas traveller finally with
drew completely demoraized. w ash. telegram
18th
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80 1850 -
LEG-fL.

y A. SINCLAIR,
ATTORNEY AT LAW,
Will practice in the city Courts Of Alexandrle
and the several Courts of Prince William and
Fairfax counties. jan S-tf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-01-21

VIRGINIA EXPRESS Co.-Tbe Washington
Republican says: The managers Of this estab-
ishment have lately reorganIzed and strength
ened their forces all aloug their line, which ex-
tends from Baltimore to Washington and Alex
andria, connecting at both euds with the other
leading companies to all parts Of the country
Uuder the new regime the company are dcllY-
ering all manner OF goods with the most re-
markable dispatch and to the entire Satisfaction
Of their patrons Mr.. j. r. A. Dunn, young
gentleman of thorough, practical knowledge IN
dable urbanity, has been placed in charge OF
the affairs of the company at this eod OF the
route, aud he has, by his we-deservcd popu-
ary already advanced the b Interests 0t the
extent" ....,..:..s
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-01-21
ALEXANDRIA,, VA.
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 81, 1874.

CASE OF GEN. HowARD.-At the last meet
ing of the House Committee on Military Al.
fairs the vote on the disposition of the case OF
Gen. Howard showed an equal division; but
larger attendance at yesterdays session hnal'
ly disposed of the matter by directing the Sec
Rotary of War to convene military commission
for his trial, on the charges brought against
him. The opposition to military tribunal
arose from the argument made that the lapse
of time operated against its convention, unless
by Congressional enactment and that an I'M
partial hearing would not be secured by court
martial. But, on the other hand, it was claim
ed that it was not legitimate subject for Con-
gressional investigation, and that it would be
useless consumption of time for the commit
tee to dive into the multifarious aspects OF the
case presented. A resolution providing for
court of inquiry will be reported to the House.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-01-21

MYSTERIES oFTHE SHAWL TRADE. "A Paris
letter says: Before leaving this subject | must
relate curious discovery made on this occa-
sion. NJ. Guyetaut took me to see one of his
first artists who works at home. In the front
room of modest apartment was the Intelligent
artist working at his lathe, and in the back
room was his wife working upon an Indian
shawl. A fine cashmere, worth 1000 francs,
or, perhaps, 81, 900 in New York, was cut into
strings or figures, and on glanclng at it could
not help crying: "Ah how 10 the world did
this fine shawl get so badly damaged? Was
it eaten by the rats?" NJ Guyetaut laughed,
and the said: "Oh, ouvriere Monsieur, it is
not damaged at all; [ am rearranglng 1t.
Probably my lady readers will be as much sur
prised as was to find that these costly shawls
gether again. The philosophy Of it is. this:
Some years the fashion is for white figures,
running about in scrolls as 10 cashmeres, and
sometimes for black. Hence shawls with white
ground figures are cut when black sell best, and
the black cuttings sewn in. Sometimes when
lot of shawls have been for many years on
hand, the disposition of the figures are chang
cd in order to suit the prevailing taste. Now,
the work was done so well that could not dis
tinguish the seams, but 1t seems to me that it
| we're to buy shawl worth thousand dol
lars, I should greatly prefer to have it as it
came from the Indian loom. | was told that
hundreds of these rearranged shawls are an
nually sold to American ladies at very large
prices, and if those who have them find that
they come in pieces they will understand the
reason. They have only to send the shawl to
some racommodeuse, like the person of whom
/ write, and the work will be elegantly doue
again. This industrious artist and his no less
Industrious wife earn very handsome living
from their common labor.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-01-21

THE VIRGINIA LEGISLATURE. The Rich
mond Wing speaks cheeringy Of the earnest
manner in which the Legislature has gone to
work:
''The committees are now settling down to
dlligent work, and the indications are that the
present will be working Legislature. The
bills introduced and referred are quite hume
rous, and we are sorry to see among them a
considerable proportion proposing meudments
to the new Code, actually before it Is ready tor
Distribution We do not mean to De under
stood as saying that the Code should remain
unchanged forever because the State has been
at the expense of its preparation and pu5ilca-
ton; we mean simply that it should not capri
ciousy and unnecessarily lie disturbed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-01-21

THE case of Page MeCarty. charged with
the killing of Johu B. Mordecai in a.duel, the
particulars of which are familiar 10 every one,
was called in the Hustiogs Court this morning,
and continued until tomorrow for the purpose
Of folding jury. The accused was in Court
looking apparently very we'll in flesh. l. is
supposed that befote the panel is completed
that various and sundry motions will be made
BY the counsel for defence, such as change OF
venue, quashing the indictment, &c Both
the Commonwealth and the accused announced
that they would be ready for trial to morrow.
Richmond Ne,0s. .
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-01-21

The Flow OF MONEY TO New York is
having an effect upon the stock mar et and
values. But the question arises, Is this reac-
ton from the panic going to lead US to over
speculation again and the use Of the money. for
that purpose which ought TO be applied to leg
i,imate trade and to increasing our productions?
Itrests with the banks TO determine whether This
easy condition of the money market shall pro,
mote legitimate business aud production or stock
gambling. The flow of money here shows that
the interior Of the country is recovering from
the panic. But portion of it may have been
attracted by the recent low price of stocks. Ii
SO, the rise may check to some extent the money
sent hther for Investment. It's gratifying TO see
the improved condition of the money mari et;
but we hope it will not revive unhealthy Specu,,
Iation, and, as consequence, another financial
disturbance -Nev York Herald.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-01-21

THE S1AMEsE TWINS lived at Mount Airy,
North Carolina. Chang has been for s,ne
time partially paralyzsd, but lately grew worse.
He expired suddenly about four O'clock on Sat
urday morning last. 1t was terrible shock to
Eng and one can imagine few thugs more
horrible than his position. He raved at first,
and theu sank intoa stupor, aud died 10 Two
hours after the death of. Chang. The case is
of strange and morbidy fascinating physiology
cal interest, and will doubtless attract the at
teption Of the medical journals. 1t has long
been disputed point as to whether or not The
nair could have been separated by cutting the
iigature which bound them together. We take
il for granted that this question will now DC
solved 10y a post mortem examination. Bali.
Euzctte.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-01-21

ABSURD.
Pioche daily record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1872-1876, 1874-10-25
Pacific Coast.

SAN Francisco, Oct. PA man
named Whitehouse, who had family
residing in Peck Valley, Napa county,
visited q Chinese house of prostitution
last night, and while there died sudden
ly. The cause Of death is supposed to
have been apoplexy.
JAMESON CRY. CAL, Oct. 24.-The
Western Union Telegraph Company's
line was completed to this place on
Wednesday, the 21st. The line is extend.
ed from Downieville by way of Sierra
City and Gold Hill.
A heavy snow storm commenced early
this morning, after sharp rain. -Four
inches Of snow is now on the ground at
10 a. M, and is still falling. All travel
is suspended, but it is believed that
snow will soon disappear, and that the
present storm is the usual snow storm
which takes place at this season. In pre-.
vious years it has been followed by
three or four weeks of fine weather.
Cav Fp.Nrrsro o. az &c
extra guard is posted around the County
Jail. Sheriff McKibben says Jailel
Bovee was not suspended from duty by
reason of any supposed completely in the
plot for escape Of the poll tax forgers
and that it is more than probable that b,
will be reinstated.
Weather clear and cold.
Greenbacks unchanged.
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Foreign News.

LONDON. Oct. pa Constaptinople
letter to the Globe says: Symrpa bas
made splendid haul of suspected per
sons named Jordan, Brecker and Nc
CURE, who have been arrested on A
charge of forging letters of credit ON
Hollingerer & Co., OF Paris, and on-dit
they will also be- called to account for
varions little operations carried on dur
ing their tour in the Levant. Alexan.
dria was the town they last attempted,
and it was, through their intended victim.
Todd, Rathbone 4 Co., who seemed to
have escaped without loss, that they were
found out. Jordan tried to obtain l5O,.
600 francs in letter of credit. Some
suspicion AROSE in the minds OF Todd.
Rathbone d Co., and telegram to Paris
brought an answer which confirmed it.
By this time. however, Jordan and his
two friends, who were provided with
American passports, had left in the cars
for Smyrna, 80 the wires were again set
to work to inform the U. S. Consul at
Smyrna that he might expect three gen.
tlemen, consequently they found on
their arrival the staff of the American
Consulate ON watch for them, and they
were at the latest mail left lodged in the
English prison, until it is decided where
they will be sent. About 1000 pounds
and large quantity of jewelry were in
their possession.
Pioche daily record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1872-1876, 1874-10-25

BosToN. Oct. 24.-In the convention
OF the Irish Catholic Benevolent Soc;str
to-day, resolutions we're adopted tb.,
the children Of members of the Stat
Union. needing protection of the Gene.
raj Union, be placed in the Catholic nro.
tectorate of each diocese and cared for as
wards OF the union. That it is advisable
now to encourage Irish Immigration to
this country; that Catholic schools bs
promoted; that lyceums be established
by each local society or union, and that
the 9Th OF December be recognized as a
national holiday of the union. Mayor
Kelley, of Richmond, was mani.
mously elected President. An Executive
Committee on Immigration was appoint.
ed. The convention adjourned to meet
in Rochester on the third Monday Of
October, 1875.
New YORK, Oct. "a. "A meeting of
persons engaged in the wool trade, mem.
beers OF the Chamber of Commerce and
others, will be held ON Monday TO con.
slider what simplifcation in the ciassi6.
cation Of woods. and what alterations in
the mode of collection of duties shall ba
asked of the Government at the next
session OF Congress.
Pioche daily record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1872-1876, 1874-10-25

Yesterday the weather was threatening
nd unpleasant, and though it did not
finally rain during the day. it looked as
- !, would Just as soon do SO as not
consequently not great number of peo-
-. vent down to witness the $1,000
,.o, We had a slight hankering to see
A.. SIGHTS. and as friend offered to give
"a mount, we concluded to go. When
our quadruped was brought around, the
.or,ounded animal looked for all the
rorld like the tall horse that the varac.
;"ns chronicle, the Pickwick Papers,
~ rs was brought forth for Mr.. Wrinkles
sssisctstion at Rochester. Like his steed,
our fiery charger was roman nosed,
stump-tailed, broken kneed and wall.
eyed and, withal, had vicious and I'M
accommodating look in the serviceable
ont;c However, we were not to be bluffed
off so we straddled our homely looking
CHARGER and started. For time, ali
things went well. For gait. we prefer
a sedate walk, and SO did our Bucepha-
lus. but after we had left town and the
The busy haunts of man far behind, our
steed betrayed an inclination to go, and
we thought we would not balk him, and
re went There was our fatal mis-.
take, We relied on our nag, but
he must have been Democrat,
Tor be was not to be trusted
apd-well, he made a miscue (those fel.
lows are always doing that kind of a
thing and down he went, while we
landed furlong or two ahead of him
and on our head. Luckily il is Difficult,
to ipjure that portion of our corpus, and
we speedily recovered, and 30 did
our steed, but the brute, nc
sooner did he recover his leg
than be wen. back to town, leavins
US like Marius at the ruins OF Carthage
to ruminate on the mutations of fortune
After We had ascertained that no bones
we're broken and no further ipjurie.
sustained than an abraded scalp and I
ruined paper collar, we were fortunat,
enough to strike a milk wagon goinl
into town, and We returned without see
ing the races, and not caring a grea
deal about that or any other race. How
ever, the Secretary of the Club favored
Us with the result, and DR.. Deal plast
cred our denuded occiput, so that afte
all, we did pretty well; that is to say W
might have done worse-for instance
dislocated the cervical vertabra = W
think that is what the Doctor called il
and we always like to remember goo,
words. But we have not got to the rae
yet. The trot was won by Hope in thre
straight heats, and Norfall got ava
with the running race. 1t is very singu
lar that if race occurs anywhere els
for few dollars, the telegraph sends u
particulars ad nauseam; but when race
are run at Phoebe for handsome purses
and on which thousands are invested
not word does the telegraph say abou
it. 1t seems to US that the Phoebe agent
Of the Associated Press care very it'll
about Phoebe, or else the public mus
care very little about the matters tha
occur in this neck of woods.
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state Central Committee.

Storey County-I. L. Requa, q. A. King. H. a.
Maynard, n. s. Davis.
Ormsby County-F. Stadtmuller. s. T. Swift.
Lander County-A. L. Shannon.
Lyon County-Dr. G. b. Zabriskie. DR.. W. Bun
cher.
Nye County-T. Warburton.
Washoe County-J. ii. Kinkead, C. G. Pown-
ing.
white Pine County--A. c. Cleveland.
Churchill County-Wallace Goodell.
Douglas County-James W Haines.
Elko County-F. NJ Smith, j. 5. Mayhugh.
Eureka County--A. E. Davis, @. Turner.
Esmeralda County,. @. McClnton.
Humboldt County-M. 8. Thompson.
Iincoln County-D NJ. Tyrrell, d. Crittenden.
Pioche daily record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1872-1876, 1874-10-25
TROTTINd.
DAY
Oct "a 1874

Purse $1,000. Free to all Trotters and PAGERS
in the State. Mile heats, best 8 in 8. Entrance
20 per cent; three or more to enter and three to
start; to rule; $3.50 to first and $3.50 TO second.
Entries close October 20, at 8 p. IN; TO go Octo-
Der "a, 1854.
Purse $3.50. Free for all known horses owned
in this county, Abb barred. Mile heats, 8 in g..
Three or more to enter and three to start. En-
trance 20 per cent; to rule; $500 to first and
$3.50 to second. Entries to close October a. at
p. m; to go October "a, 1874.
THOMPSON CAMPBELL,
ocl4-td Sec'y Eastern Nevada Jockey Club.
Pioche daily record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1872-1876, 1874-10-25

BILLY. the Stage Boy, will run his
concord coach daily to the races on Fri
day and Saturday. st
90 TO f. W. Clute for your groceries
and hardware. 1t is the cheapest place
In Phoebe. III.
cents at Ashim Bros.
Genuine imported Limburger Cheese
At Ashfm Bros.
boxes Royal Baking Powder for Q
bits 1t Ashim Bros.
Chinchflla Suits for s22. 5O-worth
S35-at Ashim Bros.
Ashim Bros. selling out.
Ashim Bros. selling out.
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BOWLING ALLEY.
AVIS n sTEINBACK

-AyE OPENED THE PLACE FORMERLY
rent by 0erow on Meadow Valley street,
and thoroughly RENTED Il. The finest Wines
and Liquors always on hand.
Ten Pin Rolling, IS Cents. seA-u
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PROCLAMATION.
The First Tuesday,
Sd day Of November Next,

THE
OIL Icv r. Nnununhnr Nnv%
I'll 6V WtIIIIDtT VtXl.
A. ~. a,marant nrac;pcts In the county az Lin.
co,n "V an EIect,op viii he held for state and
Conntv Distr;ct And Township Officers. viz;
o'ur'''
ONE Governor, -
Ohe Lleutenant uoVernor'
One congressman,
One Judge supreme court lLong merniI'
One Judge Supreme Court tshort Term''
One Clerk supreme Court
one eecretay Of s.sie'
Ono Attornsy uenesi'
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POLITICAL.

POLITICAL.
NEVADA
STATE REPUBLICAN TICKET
ELECTION:
Tuesday, November 3, 1874
FOR GOVERNOR,
|j.C. HAZLET1.,
OF LYON COUNTY.
| FOR LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR.
John Bowma n,
| OF NYE COUNTY.
FOR CONGRESSMAN,
VIM. WOODBURY.,
OF STOREY COUNTY.
| FOR JUDGE SUPREME COURT (LoNa TEaM.)
| w. Fl. BEATTY
OF WHITE PINE COUNTY.
FOR JUDGE SUPREME COURT (sHoRT TERM,
Warner Eerll,
I OF ELKo COUNTY.
r FOR CLERK OF THE SUPREME COURT,
Q. r.. B1c1knc11,
OF oRMsBY COUNTY,
FOR SECRETARY OF STATE,
j. d. MINOR,
| OF HUMBOLDT COUNTY.
: FOR ATTORNEY GENERAL,
8 Moses Tebbs
r OF DOUGLAS COUNTY.
FOR TREASURER,
: l.. j. H o G L h,
g OF EUREKA COUNTY.
i FOR CONTROLLER,
Ie ". W. HO A R T,
OF WHITE PIsE COUNTY.
a. FOR SURVIVOR GENERAL,
y JOHN DAY,
s. OF LYON COUNTY.
4 FOR suP'T OF PUBLIC INsTRUCTIoN,s
v s. P. X E L L Y,
Is OF EUREKA onTrNrv
q FOR STATE MINERALoGIsT,
Il. H. r, W WHIT Z II l. l.,
We
an OF CHURCHILL COUNTY.
on
IA
mt FOR STATE PRINTER,
he
,;s. G. c. 20 N n G.,
va
tu- OF wAsHoE COUNTY.
pot
Pioche daily record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1872-1876, 1874-10-25

STAGE RoBBED.-On its last night trip
the Salt Lake stage was stnrnad "~a
robbed near Boyler's station. Wells,
Fargo & Co.'s express box was the object
of the highwaymen's desire. They got
it and opened it, but had their pains for
their reward, for the box contained moth
ing but some letters and package of
Lairds Bloom of Youth, ADDRESSED to
some middle aged institution ONO, not
Of Phoebe, but some where else. The rob-
bers finding nothing in the express box,
turned their attention to the passengers.
from one of whom they took watch and
chain, and pistol from another. After
the rascals had satisfied themselves that
there was nothing available in the ex-
press box, they gracefully restored it and
it came on with the stage. The passen-
gers assert that one of the robbers was
the George Schmock, who escaped from
the Phoebe Jail some months since.
DANCING ACADEMY The other day We
took glance at Professor Bach's dane
ing classes and found them progressing
at rapid rate. The Professor has the
knack of advancing his pupils very
quickly in the acquisition of the elegant
accomplishment Of dancing. Those who
wish to attain knowledge of so desira
BILE an art, should not fail TO call ON the
Professor, who will speedily make then
profcients.
Social CLuB.-The first party giver
by the Young Mems Social Club o
Phoebe, will take place on Wednesda,
evening next. The members of thi
society will do their utmost to secur
the comfort and promote the qualification
OF their friends. Their parties will ad
greatly to the means of enjoyment duI
ing the coming Winter. We wish tn
society all the success it can possibly d.
sire.
RETURNED.-Our esteemed friend Cor
rad Gibfried returned the other da
from visit to the Golden State, whel
his family will remain for the White
Mr.. Gibfried looks well and says that
greatly enjoyed his trip to the Quee
State OF the Pacific.
NoTIcE.-There will be special NEE
ing of the Eastern Nevada Jockey CT,
on Saturday evening, October 81, at
o'clock. Business of importance "
come before the Club.
THOMPSON CAMPBELL,
oc25-td Secretary.
JOHN BLAKE, James Cross and Nj
John Roeder are telegraphed to ARR
from Hamilton to-day.
BULLION SHIPMENT.-Wslls, Fargo
70. shipped yesterday bullion amounti
to $.57O.I2.