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The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1875-11-01
ME- FAIR-BARGAINS,
FAIR-GUODS,


FAIR-GOODS,
FAII-rEOPLE.
The headquarters for CHEAP GOODS and great
bargains is at
WILLIAM THALH IMER's,
COL BROAD STREET,
where YOU can get more goods and the best goods
for the least money in the city.
Persons visiting Inc city during Fair week will
find /, to their advantage 10 give call before
buying elsewhere, as have one of The best and
cheapest stocks Of DRY GOODS in the city.
PLAID DRESS GOODS, all styles and colors,
from 15c to 6Oc. per yard;
SOLID and sTRIpED DRESS GOODS from zoe.
to 81 per yard;
BLACK ALrACAs from 25c. TO 81 per yard
extra cheap;
MERINus, CAsHMERgs, DELA1NEs, &C., very
low;
COTrOSs, FLANNgLs, sHEETINGS, and other
DOMESTIC GooDs-all 10 be sold at New
York prices;
CAss MtRfs, WATERPROOFS, BEAVERS,
COLORED FLANNELS, B L n X EFT ;,
QUILTS, SHAWLs, SKIRTS, &c, at aslonsli-
inely low prices;
5000 dozen LACE and MUSLIN NECk-RUFFs
at sc. worth &C.:
s. 600 pair KID GLOVES from 75c. to $2-extra
good;
Five thousand other articles very cheap, which IL
will pay YOU to call and buyat
WILLIAM TEALH1hFR'S,
oc 25-,its Col Broad street, corner or Skin.
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An Insurance Case Decide ed.

NEW HAVEN, Conn, October so In the
a>e OF the American National Lite and Trust
Company against J. w. Stedman, insurance
commissioner OF the State, the judge to-day
decided that the company was IN arrears to
The amount Of fifty thousand dollars. This
is substantial victory for The company, as
thirty days is allowed by law to make up the
deficiency. The directors voted to make up
the deficiency and proceed as usual.
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Markets by Telegraph.
NEW YORK

NEW 1OEk.
NEW YORK, October 80 Cotton week and irree-
ulsr .alts OF "a bilts u, 143aGllac. Flour iirmsr
for ship, Ing grades, amt far export demand Tor
medium and good grads; s5.5oMs6.7S for com
mon 10 fair extra soullern SO.eog ~ Tor s9oo TO
choice. Whea, irregu ar a. unsettled. aid 102r.
higher: 81 2JM$l.34 FIR winter red wes trn /:
$l27mSl.3S for smter western; 81 .4o@S' so
Tor viii western. Cora, $50 1876. fur steam west,
ern mixed; 74ta 74&c tor sail wtsn I'll mixed 75N
7Gc Tor high mixed and yellow western. Oats
shade easier and more dalnc; SG%@47c: for
ern ard state. Pork dull AID easier; mes, S22 So
d$23. Lard unsettled, GU account' f. corner In me
m,rKrt: prime steam choice nsw. 1890 ) j &c.
Cc flee quiet. Sug.r quiet a;d steady. lice and mo-
las.cs quiet. 1urp"nlinr steady. FrtghtS dull.
BALTIMORE.
BALTIMORE, October 30 quiet, steady,
and unchiuscd. Wheat quiet, steady, and uil-
White, 74@77c.: yellow, 75c. Oats dull and I'M;
changed. ave nominal. Provisions s!rong a"d
higher. Pork firm AT s23@f23 IS Bulk. meats
quiet: shoulders, 9@c.: clear rIh. l3r. lacon-
Shoulders 1890 l0Ac.; clear Ib l4a@i a:
Hams 5%Il6c Lard firm AT l4a,Ul5c. Con e
npir,raiy unchanged. hiskcy active at si.lo'
sugar, 0Bd lG%.c.
CINCINNATI.
C,ScrxSATi October So Flourquct and steady.
Whcai steady and in moi'r aIc demand; red, l.2O
ESs135 Com dull ii 5S0G0c. Cas- dul! ut 2S1@
m4Gn =, fil ices: 5 scS at $2l@S2I.5O Lard
nntrt 8rd unchnnaed. Bacon scarce ami firm
Stock liru'. i've hH&s In Ecnye demand lnI h'si,
na,kinr. -. rs a$7.3G receipts: coo; ship
incEts, 900. Wbi>kcy steady at s1.13.
LQCISVlLLE,
LOUISVILLE, October 30.-Flour and wheat ai g
,rd mrr,,nnncJ. corn uuirr aud steady III 60d63c
Oats Guitt and steady n 3G@4 lc. rye quel a. a; d
firm * Soc Prlylsions dull and Grctiu, q; nomnaiy
mnciiuugcd Bulk ineats-Clear rih,siae -;,;s
inwnr Bacon-.hould rs. 94c cl'ar rio SUES,
l3ac. packed. Lard-TieIce. l4a1 44c: lish S,e
1niet aud unchanged. Begging quiet ara uh-
changed. o,,,r
ST. Louis. October 30.-Florr. dull ana I'M
changed Wheat dull aud lower; No req VINE re- r
81 55 AS1 60; No. red winter, ~ SG?9S SIC;
mixed. 73ia7Sc.. delivered by 8 O'Clock +. NJ;
64m65c for regular; at close REGULAR was ren IL
Snyers Off Rye dull; No. 2, Csc; on'y 66c bid al
close Provisions dull, vita only .btnns anu
order trade Whi:key steady anc uIchanfea
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Heavy Cut Down Of Labor.

LONDON, October 30.-The Leeds Mercury
of to-day says that the large iron producers.
Blockow, Vaughan & Co., who employed in
their collierieS, mines, and works, nearly
ten thousand men, have notified their en-
ploye, ut Midd!esbor0ugh, Willow Park,
and the Eston works in Yorkshire. that
owing to the depression of trade their en-.
gagement nus; terminate on the 18Th OF
Nnvpmtpr rev
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Heavy Cortland Suit.

WIlKEsBaRRE, Pa, October 30.-In the
great ejec.msnt suit OF Calhoun Nj. Derlpger
against Cox ct al. for coa-lands valued at
81 O00, 900, a verdict was to-day rendered IN
favor of Deringer.
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Storm i'm Arkansas.

LITTLE Rock. DC ober 30.-A terrible Storm
occurred here and in the surrounding c2un-
ties last evening", pr0stral'ng legraps-wir's
in every direction. Several houses in this
CITY weIc unrooied, the State House amoug
the number.
At Carlisle. on the Memphis aud Little
Rock railroad, :c1Cral houses were blown
JnyD
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The Harvard Regatta.

Boston, October 3O.-The annual fall re-
ca,ta of Harvard college took place to-day.
The weather was uutayorao!e ana the wa
ter quite rough. Ia the six'oared race, Two
miles, Holv0ke won in IL minutes ana ols
seconds, HoIworthy second 10 1891:
Ho!voke also won the iour.oired race I'D
15:US3, with Holworthy second 10 lo:o9.
Lorlpg won the single scull race III l6:4S.
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The FATE of Sir John franklin.

OTTAWA. OHTARlo, October 30.-A French
Canadian li;erateur OF this city claims to have
become possessed Of document relating 10
the fate Of S'r John Franklin Which has
never been published. 1t was sent 10 him
bv friend who has lately travelled in the
N1r.hn.p.t
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, sis.se.x i ns,srs.rcs. q

sB SPECIAL NoTICE.--The attention
OF buyers ia called 10 the sac of the REAL Es-
TATE belonging TO the es.ste or The late samueI g..
Deneop. Sale commences at O'CLOCK with tn.
LOT on Main between l isbth and Mini, streets,
now occupied by JGhn NJ. Noting, Esq. at A
O'CLOCK p. NJ. THREE DWELLINGS ON &C.
cond and Main streets For further particulars see
auction sale Icy Messrs. Meredith & Dooley, COM
mis-. toner's, for to-day.
no Lit FLANK D. HILL, Auctioneer.
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FATAL RAILROAD Accident.

ISpIASaruiIs, Octo .er 30.-The engineer,
of freight train on the Panhandle road
approaching CamEidge during heavy
storm, saw the bridge totter, and saved his
life by jumping. The engine and four cars
wcnt through, killing the fireman and head
brahcmin.
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CHICAGO, October 30.-Reports have been
received from various portions OF Indiana,
Missouri, Illinois, and other States, that thou.
sands OF hogs are dying Of cholera.
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GREAT REDUCTION ON
GESTLEMEN'S FURNISHING GOODS.
331 PER CENT.
REDUCTION ON STOCK SHIRTS, AND NO
HUMBUG.
Cali and sea for yoarsef the largest stock I'D the
city and tile love- est prices.
A full stock Of G ZETLEMEN'S UNDERWEAR
and everything usually kept In agenteman's thrSt-
classJ furnishing establishment, and ut prices
TWENTY-FIVE per cent lower than last season.
Frs-class Shirts made to order OF first. class ma
tel ial olly. ,,,rr
NJ @ 3m 9l5 Main street.
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HAIRsWORK. &c.

TANCY GOODS, JEWELRY, &C..
Having iust returned from New York, would
respectfully eau The q the Ia me 10 atls
fnSyaId also, goJ. plated, and ceiIulold CoKaL
SETS, flee assortment OF back GAkSEI SEE SEE
ft,,l line OF real HAIR bHAlOs, all OF WHICH
,.;I, Nv. snid at the very lowest prices.
WIN VIC 'ot1 - 49, WILLIAM II. ADAMS.
Baltimore store.
eoa Broad street, between Sixth and Seventh.
nr 90 g NJ Tn. " .F,&. 81
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The Bible In aale New Jersey Schools.
New York. October 30.-The Board o.
Education of Union Hill, N. j.. have voted
to prohibit the reading OF the Bible ID the
public schools. Some citiZ as have threat
ened that there will be bloodshed before the
Bible should be removed.
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lion SUI would be ptesssd Is Trial on Mon.

lion SUI. would be pressed TO trial on Mon.
day.
The imports at New York during the past
week were s5,l30,Ss7, including $i,34o,0O0
10 merchandise.
a New York female was arrested In ST..
AioaL's, VI. Saturday, on the arrival of the
train from Montreal, with four hundred
Sa!ds OF black silk Oh her person.
A furious storm prevailed at Kingston,
Ontario, Saturday. Two fshermen were
drowned.
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BY Telegraph.
NEW YORK.

NEW YORK, October 3p.-Moncy easy at 2Ha3.
Sterling quiet at AIS. God. 1859 164. GOV
err ments dull and >leldy. stats quiet and Lomnal.
Bank Sratemenent: Loans decreased 4, 625,OOU
specie Increased >3,jOO,00O; legal-L:uders de-
creased S1,250,000; deposits decreased S2371,-
600; reserve Increased $2,S75,000.
BALTIMORE.
BALTIMORE. October 30.-Vrginla 6's. peelrrs
40: Virginia cunsols. o34., West Virginia., 81
Nurtl Carolina 6's, old, 10; new. g; special lax
&. Bid To-day.
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Obituary.
&NInAnREY.

SAN FRANCISCO, October 3o.-Mayor James
Otis is dead.
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.THE GREAT NOVELTY
FINANCIAL.

BANK OF COMMERCE., No. 1117 Main street.
r OFFER FOR SALE VIRGINIA COZ
MnEn ZONES. cry OF LY&CHBURfI EONLS;
naNVlLI.E RaJLR0 AD RON DIS. sOuTItblDE
rAii ROAD BoNDS, VIRGINIA CCNSDLs.
= q JOHN G. WILLIAMS.
.o,1w Cashier.
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MARINE INTELLIGENCE.

IMMATURE ALMANAC, NOVEMBER l, 1875.
S,p r,ses.6.46l Noon rises....... Iva
Su, sn,s ~ 5.I4 High tine. .......... Dc
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DIZZY Es,ODs.


HUDGINs, GORDON 8 co, =
1913 Main street, 3
WILL OPEN on MONDAY MORNING,
NOVEMBER 1sT,
another fresh assortment OF PLAID DRESS
GOODS at PRIcEsLowER THAN EYER; - 3
.FREFCH, ENGLISH, and VIRGINIA CASH.
MER rs ut prlcesto suis every one; ~
large assortment OF RIBBONS flu Eli the Eewand
desirable shadesand widths;
New CLOTH CLoAKS, SHAWLS, BOULEVARD
and BALM0RAL SKIRTS, dc.
compete assortment of UNDERWEAK fos u. Z
dies, gentlemen, boys, and misses;
Novelties In TIES, RuFFS, COLLARS, COLLAR.
ETTES, Re-, received daily; y KS
DOhESTICS and STAPLE GOODS received by
every steamer, and which We will seil at narSe &;
prces. NO i A.
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w FRESH coD.LIvER OIL.
OUR OWN IMPORTATION.

We have just received supply Of our MEDIcr.
xALLY PURE COD.LlVER OIL, which is made only
OF HEALTHY, FRESH LIvERs, and has the endorse
ment of physicians and patients that 1t is MORE
ACCEPTABLE TO THE STOMACH and more readily
assImIlated than any other.
MEADE & BAKER,
Importing Pharmacists,
mol 9l9 aJain street. Richmond. Va.
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NJ THE GREAT WONDER

THE AGE
Is exhibited at
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1875-01-22
JAMES F. OWENS,
III
BOOT and SHOE MAKER
Port TObHccO,

O1'I Il OUu0('O.
THIS is to inform the public that am con-
Quoting the BOOT AND SHOE MAKING
BUSINESS IN PORT TOBACCO. My shop
is in the building next door to Mrs. Scott S
Millinery store. Thanking the public for the
liberal patronage extended while associated in
the business with the late VIM H. WEIGH, /
respectfully solicit continuance of the same
Good material, handsome fits, faithful work.
manship and moderate charges. Repairing
done at short notice. Give me a trial.
" ally
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1875-01-22

DR.. J. Walkers California Vim
egar BittcrS arc a purely Vegetable
preparation, made chiefly from the na-
tive herbs found on the lower ranges Of
tie Sierra Nevada mountains of C;lli:or-
MA, the medicinal properties of which
are extracted thcrcirom without the use
of Alcohol. The question is almost
daily asked. "What is the cause of the
unparalleled success of VINEGAR BIZ
TEEs?" Our answer is, that they remove
the cause of disease, and the patient re-
covers his health. They are the great
blood purifier and 4 life giving principle,
y perfect Renovation and lnvigorator
of the system. Never before i'll the
history of the world has u medicine been
compounded possessing the remarkable
qualities of VINEGAR BITTERS i'll healing the
sick of every disease snan is heir To. They
arc a gentle Purgative as we'll as a Touic.
relieving Congestion or Inflammation L!
the Liver AID Nisceral Organs in Bilious
Diseases
The properties Of Dr.. WALKEE's
VINEGAR BITrERs are Apcrent. Diaphoretlc,
Carlninative. Nutritious. Laxative. D!uretlc.
Scdative. Counter Irritant SUdorltlc, A!iera-
tive, and Anti-Biliou<.
II. II. MCDONALD &. CO..
Druggists and Gen. gts San Francisco California,
aRd cor. Of w ashing ton and Charlton SITS. n. Y.
Sold by all Druggists and Dealers.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1875-01-22
The following letter is strong and valuable

ing stTUHE .
BALTIMORE, Nd, Dec. 81, 1871.
C. P. Knight, Esq, Agent
Brodley's Pattnl Enamel PANT:
Dear Sr-The paint we purchased from YOU
we will cheerfully endorse rs the best of any
kind We have ever used, its covering qualities
is everything desired, drying promptly and
with hard gloss, which must, we think. resist
the action of all kinds of weather This is our
experience and we can recommend it with GER
tainty, and intend 10 use il on all occnson-
where we desire good job of work.
Very respectfully,
EMMART L QUARTLEY,
276 W. Baltimore St,
House, Sign and Fresco Painters.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1875-01-22
Kidney &c Bladder Complaints,
DR.. RADVyA.e'C
Observation-Disclosures

rerfccily tascless elegantly coated with sweet gum,
purge regulate purify, cleanse and strengthen. Rad.
ways Pills the Of ell disorders OF the Stomach,
Liver Bowels, Kidneys, Bladder, Nervous Diseases,
Headache Constipation, Costiveness, Indigestion Dy&
nepsa Riiiousness Bilious Fever. Inflammation of tho
bowels piles and all arrangements of the Internal
Visoera warranted to effect positive cure Purely
vegetable containing no mercury minerals or desteri
Gus drugs crr,s-m 49,
tenn from all the above named dSorder Price, 70 centa
per Box Sold BY DKUGGISTs
READ FALSE AND TRUE Send one ietter
Yort information worth thousands will be sent YOU
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1875-01-22
RE4D THE FOLLOWING TESTIMONIALS.

Ts,timonidI from tie Issfry Of Mount Cairory
Church.
BALriEoRE, August l3, 1874.
Mr.. c. p. KNIGHT:
Dear Sir-We take pleasure in testifyiug 10
the excellent qualities of the Paint obtained
from you, and applied TO the exterior of Mount
Calvary Church, in this city. Ii has now been
nearly two years since ii was put on, and for
beauty of color. freshness of gloss and durabi-
lily, il has fulfilled our largest expectations.
Respectfully yours.
BERNARD CARTER,
5. {. CHEW, ". D.,
JAMES NJ ANDERSON,
BENZ. {. BARROLL.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1875-01-22

From Hon John Wethered
AsHLyNs, Bait. Co., Nd, May 81, 1872.
Mr. C. p. Knight:
At the recommendation of friend, was in
duced to apply your patent Bradley 5 Paint
10 nv house | have pleasure in stating thai
it has proved highly satisfactory, covering
more surface than you promised, is more eco
nomcal and carries better gloss than ordinary
paint, and is freer from disagreeable odor.
Yours respectfully,
JOHN WETHERED.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1875-01-22

BRADLEY PATENT ENAMEL PAINT.-We can
recommend this to be reliable, because we have
tried it on our house and found it to be all that
is claimed for it. 1t is especially durable and
preserves its gloss, and can be applied by any
person who has got ordinary sense. Persons
who do not care to be subjected to the expense
and annoyance of employing regular painter,
so and feel quite proud of our work.-Iort To-
hnccO Iimeh
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1875-01-22
FEVER AND AGUE.

FEVER AND AGUE cured for fifty cents There IS
not remedial agent in this world that will cure Fever
and Ague. and all other Malarious, Bilious Scarlet
Typhoid, Yellow. and other Fevers [aid~d by RAD
WAYS PILLS. quick = RAILWAYS READY RE.
LIEF. Fifty cents per bottle.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1875-01-22
From DR.. S. Ne Gill.

THE PLAINS, Fauquier Co., Va.
Mr.. C. p. KNIGHT: Feb. 9th. 1873.
Sir-The paint came safely to hand as order
ed, two kegs, five gallons each, and three buck
cts one gallon each. Aspractice is slack, did
the Job myself. Two weeks not constant work
completed tie house two coats the last coat
applied thick, and it is now generally conceded
that for Enamel like hardness and body and
harmony of colors there is not handsomer job
in the place. | saved sixty-five dollars by the
operation, which is an item just now with
Southern People" 1t should be generally
adopted in this State; any country lad can ap-
ply it, have never dabbled in such stock as
Testimonials, but feel forcibly the great adj
aptability of your Enamel Paint to the wants
of our people in excellency of material, in beau
ty of color, and the fact of its being ready
mixed, that give you full permission, If 1t l;
desirable, to make what use you think proper
of this letter. Very respectfully and truly,
S. MCGILL, NJ. D.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1875-01-22
From Murray Addison, Esq.

From Murray addison, Esq.
Prince GEORGES COUNTY. Oct. Is, 1872
c. p. KSIFHr, Esq, Baltimore:
Dear Sir-Having given your paint test OF
six months, take pleasure in saying that il
comes fully up to your representation, and
think looks as well now as when first applied
1t maintains its gloss and color perfectly, and
think will outlast any other paint have ever
seen. Very respectfully,
MURRAY ADDISON.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1875-01-22

say to You that the Bradley Pstent Enamel
Paint far exceeds my expectations in economy,
beauty. and have every reason 10 believe in
durability. More than twelve months since,
painted the roof Of my house Mansion House }
with the Bradley Patent Enamel Paint, ana |
was so well pleased with il, | determined to
paint the fronts Of the Hotel, " and am most
happy TO say that il gives me perfect saiisfac-
ton. In conclusion, will say, If this testimo-
NAL will be of any advantage 10 you, YOU are
al liberty 10 use il. Yours most respectfully,
ISAAC ALBERTSON,
Mansion House Hotel,
cor. Fayette and ST. Paul SITS. Baltimore.
From 81. .NIry's Industrial School for Boys
NEAR BsLrMoRE, Mp, March 2, 1874.
Mr.. &. =. Knight
Dear Sri take great pleasure in acknow-
lodging that the Pain; YOU sold US WAS of SUI
perior quality We used four coats on a white
washed wall, which produced most admirable
effect. We think il is very cheao article, and
cheerfuliy lend you curt testimonial TO spread
far and near, TO testify TO the public of wha,
we know TO be to their advantage. when they
want to have their walls, or woodwork, &c.
made beautiful at Il comparatively small cost
II is the cheapest and most beautiful and dura-
bic Paint, we believe, extant. Wishing the
Bradley Patent Enamel Paint all the success;
it justly deserves, am, yours respectfully,
BRO. ALEXlUS, Director.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-03-31
SINKING FUND BONDS.

Important Ruling Of the Attorney General
By the act of the District Assembly Of June 90
1872, the commissioners Of the sinking fund of this
District were authorized to issue bonds and, in
connection with the Governor of the District, to
negotiate the sale of them, and with the proceeds
to pay certain liabilities of the city of Washing
ton, including the $40 certificates of indebted
ness issued under the act Of Congress and OrdI-
nances Of said city.
When the first class of these certificates was
about coming due the bonds could not be sold ex-
cept at great sacrifice. The commissioners, It
appears, did not sell them, but borrowed money
70 meet the maturing certificates, using the bonds
as security for the loans These loans have been
paid, not with the proceeds Of the sale Of the
bonds, nor with moneys raised by the taxation
authorized by the act Of the Assembly for the spe-
cal purpose Of meeting the interest on this class
Of bonds and creating sinking fund for their
payment, but with moneys taken from other
funds, provided for other purposes and the bonds
in dispute are now held by the commissioners as
means wherewith to restore those Funds" as
we'll to meet the seven and three tenths certiG-
Gates which mature November %, 1875.
IN full view Of this action Of the commissioners,
and this condition Of the bonds, Congress ratified
and approved the Assembly's act above noticed,
prohibiting, however the sale Of any Of the bonds
authorized by that act at prices less than par.
Congress thus confirmed the authority Of the
commissioners to negatiste the sale Of all the
bonds in question remaining unsoId," and this
power now remains with the commissioners, IN
less It is implicitly revoked, and the bonds taken
out Of their hands by the 10th section Of the act
"for the support Of the government OF the Dis
trict," which provides for the destruction by
burning Of all bonds, sewer certificates and other
obligations Of every kind whatever Of the city Of
Washington, the city Of Georgetown and the
District Of Columbia, which bonds, obligations,
&C, have heretofore been "paid or redeemed by
the Commissioners Of the district Of Columbia,
or by the commissioners Of the sinking fund.
On this question the Attorney General, in an
opinion sent to the President yesterday holds
that the provisions Of the 10th section, mentioned
above, do not apply to these bonds, and that
these bonds are in the hands Of the commissioners
Of the sinking fund, to be dealt with IS required
by the act Of the District Assembly, which au-
tborized their issue, and the act Of Congress Of
June 20, 1874