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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-12-12
" Unquestionabiy the best sustained
work Of the Kind in the world.
HARPER'S MAGAZINE.
Illustrated.


The evcr-ncrcasing circulation of this excellent
monthly proves IT. continued adaptation 70 popular
desires aud needs. Indeed, when we think into
how many homes it penetrates every month, We
must consider 1t a. one OF the educators well
entertainers Of the public mind tor is vast p0pu-
larty has been won By no appeal o. stupid pTejn-
dices or depIaVed tastes Boston Giobe.
The character which this Magazine posscsfcs for
variety, enterprise artistic wealth, aud literary
culture that has kept pace With, II IL has not led
the times should cause IL conductors T. regard IL
with jusiifabe complacency. ltalso entities them
10 a great claim upon the public gratitude. The
Boyasine has done good aud not evil all the days
Of its lile.-Brookyn Esgie.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-12-12

YEVIE AMERICAN SARDINE COMPANYS
3 BONELESS SARDlNES are much better
aud less than half the cost of imported Sardincs.
February 81 lS-t-ly.
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NOTICE

7 AN prepared 70 Repair all kinds Of SEWING
MACHINES. Refer % Mrs ". +. Davis, Mrs.
J. o. TutwiieT. Mrs. John Avis, Mrs. II. d. Mid
dlekaud and Miss Mary Cockreil.
Nov q, ls7l-st. J. HENRY HOLLAND.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-12-12

NOR Fine Hair Oil, 90 to
sept. 70, 1874. HESDERsOXs.
TE1HE incest Cologne in the market az
Sept TO- 1874. HENDERSON'S.
1 NOR all Toilet Goods and Preparations. 20 to
l. Sept 70, 1874. HENDERSON'S.
TgNHE Cheapest and Best Stationery, at
Sept 70, 1874. HENDERS0N'S.
TUST received complete stock of School Book,
- and Stationery, which We sell low for cash.
Sept %, ls74. n. r. HENDERSON a. co.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-12-12

The Spirit says pTotracied meeting was
commenced on Thursday night last and Is
now in progress at the Baptist Church in this
place Rev. T. b Shepherd pastor. Several
peuiteuts have already presented themselves
at the altar for.pmyer.
Mr.. w. S. Merchant is making preparations
for beginning work on bis new house, adJoin-
ing the residence Of Mrs. Mary Brown Oh
Main Street
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-12-12

RELIGIoUs NoTICE.-The fourth Quarterly
meeting for Charlcstown Station will be held
in this place December l2th aud 18th. will
preach ca next Sunday 9Th, at Wiltshires, at
o'clock, p. NJ. VIC. HAMMOND
The Quarterly Meeting for Harpers Ferry
charge by Divine permission will be held at
Halitowu, to commence on Saturday morning
18th instant, at II o'clock, A. N. Rev. Dr.
REGISTER The Presiding Elder Of the District
and Rev. W. G.. Hammond Of Chmlestown
will preach Sunday morning aud night.
A. RoBEY, 2. c..
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Fon rng Est

The lIe5A. NJ. West, aud $50 ?. VI. East, are
Nail trains.
The Valley Passenger Trains are making close
connections with ExpTcs' Trains on Main stem,
East aud West. The ll.2G 4. ". Train connects
with Local Trains, East aod West, on Main stem.
TO-, 8 SO =. ". Train connects with Express East
al, lia-per's Ferry atG.3O z. ".
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DR.. TomIinsOn'a Dental
Olicc.


republican representative went to Speak
Blaine Thursday and asked him when tie r5o-
posed caucus Of republican members Of the
House was TO he held. The Speaker replied
that be had heard nothing positive on the sub
iect. and remarked further tia, be saw no ne
cessity fer tie holding of any caucus unless it
was 10 act as a coroner's Jury.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-12-12

We learn by tie Winchester Ne'rs that
Mayor Reed, Of that city, has issued a stirring
proclamation in the hope of arousing the citi-
zens to a proper interest in the Washington &
Ohio Railroad, which will shortly be completed
20 the Clarke County ljac.
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Change OF Location
Wooden Goods.

yyyIIE undersigned respectfully informs his for
rner customers and the public generally thai
be has leased the
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LAST NOTICE.

TURTHEB indulgence cannot be given uron
the accounts OF ". ;. Mason and o; Rose
Co.. in our b; nds for collection. Our insi' uc;ions
are positive 10 enforce payment, and we shall
proceed to do so at an early date.
BAYLOR Il WILSON,
Nov 81, 1874. Attorneys.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-12-12

Dr. Bulls Cough Syrup has been before the
public for years and is pronounced by thousands
superior to all other articles for the cure Of
Coughs, Colds, Influenza and all Pulmonary Com
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-12-12

CCOOP Shovels, long and short handles, Stove
- Polish, Rat Traps. Lanterns, Stew Pans, Tea
kettles. Basins and Coffee Mills. for sale by
Nov. p. 1874 JAS. LAW. HOOFF.
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WANTED.

WE Wsnt LARD. Some Of our country pa
w trons will please poy up in this way, snd
obiige u.
II. Nav. W. d. GALLAHER.
September 3, 1874.
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@@CASEI %
Granger Prices


rENHE folovin. Goods offered to iho public for
/ Cash or Barter, at prices satisfactory to all {;
900 Sacks Fine and G. a. Salt,
Cumberland, Egg and Nut Coal; full stock Of
Pulled Linseys Kcrscys, Faanels, Blankets,
EEADY-MADE CLOTHING.
CHOICE STOCK CLOTHS AND CASSl-
MERES.
Ladies' Dress Goods,
Gslmorals Trimmed Hats, H,isrv. Gloves, &c.
Special attention called 10 our Dlcachcd aud Brown
Cottous, Table Oil aud Linen Cloths. la Glass
ware we offer great inducements.
4 Fun Line Of Groceries,
which speak for themselves. IIABDWARE-full
stock and inducements offered. We would ask
YOU % examine our
BOOTS AND SHOES
before purchasing elsewhere, as we have one Of
the best selected stocks OF Hand-iiade Goods,
which we can guarantee.
We oacr The above goods at the lowest Cash
prices. Com wanted and taken in exchange for
goods
.E1- Orders filled promptly.
WILSON BROTHERS.
Summit Point Nov. 2l 1874.
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W b"hs VIII piea'e PoJ W IN tuh "sJt ebo
H.Y.&w. W. D. GALLAHER.
September 3, 1874.
UsT received large and varied assortment
~ Ot Lamp Goods consisting IN part, u all kinds
aud sizes Of Hand and Stand Lamps, beautiful Par
Ior student, Hall and Bracket Lamps. Reflector,
Lanterns, Burners, Cbimbeys, Wicss, Shades,
Holders, &C. We have also received The colcbra-
It'd Drummoud Burners anc Cbimneys hich give
almost twice the amount q light u ordinary Bur
ners y. +. HENDERSON a CO
Nov II, 1874.
A LADDIN Security Oil, best in use, will not
"A explode, 1902 Fire test; beet quality Coal
Oh for sale By
Nov IA. NJ. HENDERSON q co.
DURE Ground Sage, This years crop. fre,h md
nice, at HENDEkSOS'S.
(tROUND Oil Cake, for Cattle and other stock,
VI Nov. 10. y. +. HENDERSON & co.
~ EATSFOpT. Fisb, Lard, Castor snd Black
' Strap Oils, for Harness, Maohinery. &C., at
Nov. IL, 1914 HENDERsON'S.
L'REsH Sugar Cured Hams; Breakfast Bacon
4 aud sidr Meat, az
Nov. "a, ls7I. GEO. Z. CORDELLs.
NAVY Beans and Dried Apples, for sale by
~ Nov u, 1874. GkO. 4. COkDELL.
IIRESH Buckwhcat Flour. FOR sale By
n
ETACKEREL, Shad, herring Engli,h Dairy
vi Cheese. and Pure Kerosene OIL. for sale b.
AOy. a. 1874. GEO. +. CORDELL.
GUN Powder, Imperial, and Eaglish Breakfast
VI Teas, for sale by
Nov. u, ls74. GEO. Z. CORDELL.
DU.E Havana Cigars. Tobacco Of all grades
1 and prices, fOf sale By
Nov. r. 1874. GEO. Z. COKDELL.
TIVE best BIO, java and Laguyra Cogees, for
sale BIZ
Nov. H. 1874. GEO. +. CORDgLI.
WANTED.-2ooO Turkeys, cbickers, Geese
W and DGcks.
Nov. IL, 1874. GEO. L. COEDELL
4 LARGE variety Of Flower SEEDS and Plants
- from the vell-knOwn house ~ Robert Buist,
just received and for sale b.
April II, 1874 G. y. BELLER.
ClDER Vinegar, Pure, lu-i received. Tor sale by
Y JAY II, 1914. ". EBY.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-12-12

TN addition u my Homemade work, | have
: bouqhta large stock OF Cheaper Goods, con
listing OF mauy varieties of Boots, shoes and ual-
t,rs. for Men and Bows, Ladies, Misses snd Child
rem; also. Arctic OVeFsh1cs. Imitation Of Sandals,
Cork Sales Reeds, Hauthaway's and French
Dressing, Bronze, Laces al lengths de.. 90 which
invite The attention of the public Special No
tice.-All ltips in work sold by ne Repaired free
OF charge. Work made to order as usual, with
promItness. $EO. H. hA"hti.
J.T.HAGLEY, at Duilield's. has also made Bis
Fall purchases Of Boots and Shoes, Ready Made
Clothing. Notions Groceries. Coniecti1nnries, &c.
all Of which be win be glad e show his customers
Orders for Custom Work AID Repairing filed at
short notice.
Charestown, October -, 1874.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-12-12

nOWN.-Anotherr reduction in Coffee, apply'to
| , the Old Family Grocery Store OF loNs't
prices. -, my.
May 80, 1874. W. kbl'
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-12-12

Col Sam. B. Thomas, ofEiizabethtown, Ky.
"a prominent aud wealthy citizen, formerly
Of this county died at the Gait House, Louis
Vile, December 81.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-12-12

Fears are entertained Of another outbreak in
Louisiana. Lieutenant Governor Penn has
arrived to call a caucus to determine the poll
cy Of the whites in case Of emergency.
Judge Swaync, of the L. S Supreme Court,
reached his SEVENTEEN year Wednesday. He
is therefore entitled under the law to retire
from the bench on full pay. Heiutends to do
So but has not We, fixed the time
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-12-12
Glassware.
Dissolution of Co-PartnerShip.

INIIE copar,nershp heretofore conducted under
the firm name ct DAVIS LOCK il this day
dissolved. Parties indebted will ind their ac-
counts in the hands of John W. Lock. \ prompt
settlement Ut tho same is requested.
August p, 1874.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-12-12

CfAHSON Oil for bruises. SETTER Aperiert for
= Indigestion. Magic Balm Tor coughs ard colds,
Whoopiug Cough Cordial sure cure for
Whooping Cough, Dr. Sauls Liuimeni for Neu-
ralgia Pains. Sc, Bakers Coco food for inralids,
all for sale by
Nov. Al. ls74. c. I. LIGHT.
GOAL Oh 1902 fire test, warranted non-explo-
| sive. Coal OIL Lamps, the best assortment in
town cheap, for sale b.
Nov a. 1873. G.. !. LIGHT.
DUMGARDNER Wbiskey, fsrld or Physicians
- prescriptions only FOX Medicine by
Nov. q, 1874. e. i. LIGHT.
WTANTS.-I am in need Of money n meet my
w indebtedness, would be obliged If my pa
irons would divide.
Nov. Il. 1874. G.. T. LIGHT.
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Shannondale Factory.

and will there manufacture Wooden Goods on m
increased scalc-hsving greater facilities ana more
Improved Machinery, beside full corps OF com
pctent workmen. Every article heretofore man
nfnctured under nv supervision will, in my pres
emit establishment, be produced in greater periec-
ton, and will compare favorably with the best
fabrics.
| am in the market for Wool, and will purchase
at the Factory, and through my Agents in Charles
town, Messrs. Duke Gallahcr-ailowing the
highest market price. II more convenient Tor my
old customers who NAV desire to exchange WOOL
for Goods to deliver the Wool in Charlestown,
Messsrs. Duke Gallaher are authorized TO re-
ceiye and receipt for the same.
Information as 10 prices, &C., NAV be had oy
addressing me at kabletown, or my Agents al
Charlestown.
Thankful for the very liberal patronage hereto
fore extended me, trust 10 merit, by careful at
tcnton % business, the manufacture 81 superior
goods and by moderate charges, a continuance OF
the goud will and custom d. old friends and trial
by new ones.
The New York herald., 1874-12-23

Sealed proposals will be received at the office Of the
The New York herald., 1874-12-23
DOMESTIC MARKETS.

Cotton dull and unchanged niiddhng. lac. Net
Britain 4es7 coastwise. l5o2 sales, $50 stock s4ool.
NKw ORLEANS, Dec z. 1874
dss GS9s aap M 1soep sw %S 70
Sssa Sales to the
Cotton steaoer; mddling. 1870: low niddng l3hc.;
good ordinary, 49, Net receipts 40l6 bales gross 1880
Cotton quiet; middling. lss.c.. Net reeeipts ssss
bales bales n; Exports to Great Britain 4'6o Sales 6oa
CHARLESTON, Dec. % 1874
cCGn pst good ssdss ss & SH
baes Sales. i5o5 stoci. Ssl.s ''''''S 900
Spirit, uruenne firm at Roso aus nss s;ransa a
- crads sr sssdy ssray u sf 81 " yellow DIP
Flour dp sales 700 pe at sTs'S g Tor Dss pas ,s
81 Tor amber winter, 81 Is for white winter, 81 -
white Mehsan 81 ao
S0ra eASy sG , 0r high MSsd 5 BARLEY Suet a.
Beea per ton 81 s s shpsu Isa
Boston. s @ Ssw YORK. oAcaS Sac to
CHICAGO, Dec. %, 1874
Tor omns sos.r whsa sm fair so
5sssTy ss;Sy al, demand S; sss.r sssss sS ~,
mixed 7sHc cash ey new DO. ts'.e. ssNs: cash &c
No 254c cash, ssssc Jsnuars rejectsd, 4sc H.c Rye
hlm IN fair demand; No e &c: CSC. Barley s!sady:
II far asnanS sellers SIS :Is spot sis s7h Feeruary
al SIS 10 ~ cash SIS Is Fsoruary Bulk meats eau siesdy;
Whisky sssay M @ On shs sa q the
SS'? t%ts FeSrsary Corn se er ts od casS.
@ Any S SS o suss s wnsa @ &
corn 1900 @ do oss ao do 6ar'ey os ~
q. q.
The New York herald., 1874-12-23
FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL.
The Stock Market Firmer-Signs
Of Reaction.
MONEY ON CALL IL PER CENT.
Sold LII SIS a Ill l.9-BOndS OF All
Kinds Steady.
PRODUCE EXPORTS.
WALL STREET,

WALL STREET |
TUESDAY, Dec 22-6 p. M.
The stock market to-day was steader, stronger
and attended with less than recent feverisnness.
1t viii be seen from the following figures that
the market was strong and shows some recovery
from the low prices last quoted. Lake Shore ad-
vanced from 1921 to S01S, an advance OF ~ per
cent. Western Union moved from so to SOh, clos
Ing at 79K. Erie sold at 27 a 26z 272s. wabash
commenced at "a, went OF to 2311. and ended at
PAX. Ohio and Mississippi sold at 80, but ended at
Six. Pacific MAIL opened at IS, receded to "a, and
closed at SsA, Northwest common advanced
from AN to 46n. The preferred stock went to 60.
ST. Paul common opened at 36l and closed at 371s.
The preferred stock ended at 5e7a. Union Pacific
advanced from 34K to S5h. New York Central
was steady at lOox 1oOX. Co. c. and l. C. sold at
81 q 10. Panama at ia a ll43s Hannibal and st.
Joseph preferred closed at "a; common stock at
251. Pacific OF Missouri sold at Al.
ADVANCE AND DECLINE.
A comparison between prices at the close to-day
and yesterday shows IN favor OF the former the
following results
ADvANcE--Atiantic and Pacific preferred, \
per cent; New York Central, q; G.. Q. and |: c.,
u Delaware and Lackawanna, "a Erie. 70; Han.
west, *; Ohio and Mississippi / Pacific Mail, /;
"; Union Pacific, IN; Western Union, "; North
west preferred, 2.
THE SALES
to-day amounted to 1900 shares which were
divided among the leading stocks as follows:-
New York Central and HUDSON River, 1,041 Erie.
$500; Lake Shore 4660o; Northwestern 49.1OO;
do. preferred. 5O0 Rock Island, 1900; Pacific
Mail, 54,100; st. Paul, 1900; do. preferred. 100;
Ohios, 8, 800; Western Union, 24,900; Wabash,
2330O; Union Pacific, 5000; c., G. and l. c.. 500;
Panama, 100.
HIGHEST AND LOWEST PRICES.
The following table shows the opening highest
The New York herald., 1874-12-23

Sliced yet quiet Peeled peaches firmly neld
.nnpseleo do were quiet and easy. Plums were
in demand ana nrm. We append quotations as toll
lows,.-state apples sliced Sc, s1sc.; do, GUAR
ters, 7s4c. SCI southern apples quarters 63lc. a
Western apples Quarters rs 7Ac; peeled peaches.
29e. 3lc. do, new Georgia. &c. 3lc do state &c.
a 26c unpeeled do, halves new, shc &c: do, do.
quarters do 7lac Sc backbe rries 9lse l0e. cher
res, state, 21c 2sc.: do southern, new 26c 27c.:
raspberries ne sc 3Oc plums Southern, lie l9c
do. state, 2lc "A .2e.
EcGs-The supply Of fresh stock is not very liberal,
and prices rule quite firm with tar trade reported.
LINED do not attract much attention We quote Long
Island, New jersey and nearby. Sic. 3lc; and
Pennsylvania. 3bc Sic; Canada choice brands 3pc
Western choice brands SOC. other Western 2Ssc &c
lined, choice bra0os, 2lc 22c do. lair good l5c.
u 20c
FLOUR AND -Receipts-Four. p475 bbls wheat,
$500 bushels corn 700I do meal 6l5 bbS 915
bags; oats 2s1N bushels barley 5U do The flour mar
ket was dun, al unchan nged prices Shipping sold
from $5 upward, with moderate dealings. Aggregate
sales reported were l3,OW bbls., at values
quoted southern nour dull. with go bbls sold.
Rye hour was easier ana in light request Corn meal
meets with slow trade 500 bbs changed hands prices
The New York herald., 1874-12-23
(IIY AND COUNTY TREASURY
" SAN FRAscIsco, Dec. L 1874,
PARK IMPROVEMENT BONDS
OF the
City and County OF san Francisco.

PARK INrRoyyEMEsT BONDS
City and County of san Francisco
Sealed proposals will be received at the Office Of the
City and o2qny srsasar g saP EFageiisS & un
Tor the purchase Of a5 one hanSrsd and twenty-five
bonds, the being the balance Of two hundred and
the State Of California % eanied 4 An Act con-
san Frsncsco approved March H. ss4 and upon the
snd Wam Ayord o. park a. T. aa,ed ocso
SAID Bonds will be Of the denomination of One Thou.
eaT pns ns eaah & PAYABLE IN thirty from the LIST
from %n s M aay a. Of 1s Janay 81 @ ps. n
YER teIest payaee semannuay on the ls Of october and
q sasa o ysa COIN ana IN @ sna city as
sased fS Sr the is pay@snt "Or O pansps
and interest i;il n @ United ed states god coin
aysoe psr IN ss Mass ,ns
either sraed sheSk per- or fsS gold @
nc bid WI oe considered at less than 81 per cent o.
The Commissioners the rgh, to reject any ana
Proposals 10 be indorsed. proposals for Park Im-
'0o''~ - cHAs. HUBERT, Treasurer.
(,ITIz1Ns' SAYINGS BANK
v ,s7s15HSGSsY q "a fi'y q Sfw iyrEREsr. ERE
The twentyeghth semi,annas Interest At The rate Of
S
interest not called !cr will remain n as principal and
dspostors books time when presented after the 2is
sn ns o m day M sa on snS p:y
Bank books in German, French aud English
SEYMOUR A. BuscE Secretary
E,oR sALE-oNLY Sl6,oOD-TEN ACRES WE'RE
i valuable Building Sites, on Madison avenue, near
are offered alta liberal discount Address o. A., box
1900 New York Post office.
I ALWAYS HAVE MONEY TO LOAN ON GOOD NEW
string BORROW OK INVEST apply
ST. JOSEPH ANp DENVER CITY RAILROAD
Bonds bought by tne old established 1e mouse Of
Stock Brok RS an Auct t.oneers,
Railroad Securities our specially 23 years.
rrRADsRs' DEPOSIT COMPANY. NO. IS LIBERTY
WILLIAM W. HEBBERD 4s PINE STREET, ROOM
only.-Write call him. Information cneerfuly
furnished Stocks bought against privileges
yVANTED-s5ooo, TO INCREASE PROSPEROUS
close st investigation be made; offer liberal; best
references given Address CHEAP JEWELkY, Herald
WILLIAM wILhAkD No
street. room la Office hours. II to-.
$15 600 EoR s,so By !, AZ AZ i INvESrn3Na"
Address A. D 35o Morris avenue, Newark. N. J.
GEO OnO TO LOAN ON BOND AND MORTGAGE,
YOO.OOU on New York or Brooklyn improved
pRRsUoh Pine street, room Ia
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES.
NEW YORK, DECENBER a, 1874
s @ as Yn s
John Bohmiak is authorized to collect all debts dus
JOHN F. BOHMFALK.
The New York herald., 1874-12-23

future dsye5y low mddng have been
4ss t''sa i%H
Il ns . az II ssSsasrs sa1eS 80 20 s S S At
Il Il jaS ary 5S Al " d % S So :. at s.c s 1s aoa &
bales YssieTdsys closing iss.
slsf sl'S SDEs ! ss 'S jsly;
!: 4sy g s iiSs issS sc'. $ !: i
ss sc % !: s & lsIss at 81 ns NsEeh ss ,Ss S 4
.SS q sS iSs at ~ = ) % AR'. @
81 o aSs q, ts o AZ asiH y 5sse s =:
~ S 'fs Total ius bales. Il % 5fssssa
sse ese. e5siepts sw At 6s ssn, pop.s as S S
bile, aSIS; savSnna6s ssss Charleston, ssis; Whining
sSss s SSr9s Psadspns s sa0 g % % Ssx fS ssy I
s Ssa n: ay sse' % ST
sail Ac 70 Hamburg, BY stem, I'D; ~ san Nc; q
Rys9sSs RrsmsS y sS ssS'f.% Ss :? y % compressed to
e hs h %
Prices were I wihou. change and quoted thus Sperm
Z; x'isssila g. is o.; ac; sss adsmsntias, u
SScrIs4Sx ssocnys have change to note in the
sss:Ssssa sugar .sssS. ssS Win hs.si .s
IS Is. s. GS1 s5;s
- 81: hoops Il feet ordinary % prime, $50. lOc
hoops IL feet, ordinary 10 prime. Sc. y 36c
CoRDAGE was without change in value, and only
IN limited demand Quoted thus-M aniia cordage, sizes
above lahread ioc DO; 6-thread and s,thread,
inch and S-l6 inch diameter, loc.; do u
sase DO c9raass bolt rope yarns 1910 DO:
fine tarred Manila lath yarn, i6c; sisal rope, sizes
above lzthread, llhc do. 6-thread and 9.thread,
ssofdsse sizes above iathresd ilc; do Sthresd and
and hay rome l2c.. and Russs bolf rome. I7c. cast
DRIED FRuIrs-Quarter apples were In demand for
The New York herald., 1874-12-23
THE THAW.
TCONTINUED FROM EIGHTH PAGE. ]

great thoroughfare by banking the snow
at either curb. To expedite IT TINS work
was begun at one time at several locatles on the
street. Later in the day new men were set TO
work at destroying the snow mounds the material
OF which they threw into carts, which carried II to
the rivers. Altogether there were about 500 men
engaged in the labor OF cleaning broadway and
sush The labor was continued last night al
Though, alter the days toll II Was dlicult for ln-
epector ThOrne To prevail upon the labOrers to re.
main ut their task. When Broadway is cleared the
attention OF the laborers will be diverted to Fulton
Wall and several other streets.
The New York herald., 1874-12-23
HIGHEST AND LOWEST PRICES
The following table shows the opening, highes

TIE MONEY MARKET
Money on call loans ranged from to 4 per cent,
with the bulk OF business done at the intermediate
figure. Commercial paper Is without change.
Foreign exchange was dull but generally firm.
GOLD
opened at 1l1x and closed at 11lh, most OF the
transactions OF the day, however, being at the
former rate. The rates paid for borrowing were
3 and per cent per annum to nat.