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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1875-04-24
Shenandoah valley Railroad.

There was an effort on Tuesday night last to
have a i3iut meeting Of the two boards Of Di-
rsctors Of the Shenandoah Valley Railroad
Company lately pronounced elected a, Front
Royal, a, the Clrter House 10 this place
We understand no bu.iuess was transacted be-
cause Of the absence Of gentlemen who were
deemed BY their friends impor,au, to the con-
slcration Of the questions 10 be considered at
the meeting. OF the number present we ob-
served Hon. Wm. Mines, Jr., and Col. Peter
B. Borst Of Page. Hons. \. R. Bl,eler and W.
II. Travers, Col Barlwell, Maj Jas. Law.
HcoG, Capt. A. W Mcdonald, 7. C. Green
and U. L. Boyee. and others whose names we
DO not now recall Another meeting is pro-
posed a: which /, is hoped by the friends oi
The road some favorable action may be had
whereby, as the Winchester Tunes last week
vell put il. an orgauizI;i1n nay be effected
that viii give more road and fewer Prasj-
dents aud Directors" "T5o many cooks spoil
the broth"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1875-04-24

The friends of Mr.. Albcr, L. Hoffman in
this place, says the Winchester Ne'cs, have re-
ceived intelligence that he was drowned in the
Shenandoah river near Stra.burg one day thi-
week. During the war Mr.. Hoffman was a
member # the Newtown Battery, and by hi.
good conduct won the esteem and respect Of
his comrades. He was about so years Of age
Tho Times mentions a curious circumstance
occurred in connexion with the search for IT.,
body. a cousin Of The deceased when boy
had been told by his mother, if a loaf Of bread
were thrown into the water at the point where
a person had been drowned, that the loaf would
foat to where the body lay, and there remain
We are told it was tried in this case, and sin
gular to say, the loaf did Goat directly TO where
The body was found.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1875-04-24
u GoniNs Hered.tary ?

The question as to whether GeuiCs is trans
Missile. or The result Of study and applica-
ton, is one which opens a wide Sell for dis
russion. Each side has its supporters, aud
their respective claims to the parentage Of this
HeavSn-born quality are presented with such
care and detail that The waverins mind fuds it
hard, very hard to choose its creed on this
point. Goethe, the great German poet, whose
possession Of geoius, in i,s mos; subtleand DEL
icate shades, can scarcely be doubted, asserts
that this peculiar talent is not hereditary, but
simply" another name for Application A.
mong European nations. the royal court gen.
orally moropolizes al talent the plebeians,
dazzled as It were by the blaze Of royalty, hav-
ing 20 chance TO foster any latent talent IN
themselves. Especially is this the case in Ger
many whose ruler has always taken the lead
10 maintaining q street surveillance over his
subjects. The great Teuion's words, then,
carry with them peculiar strength, as being
the opinion Of one born and bred within the
Influences Of such despotism. They fnd an
hearty echo in the mind Of republican America
who, this being her popular belief, has given
her children entire freedom jn the fostering Of
oil talents
o. the other hand, i. is declared ty Francis
Gallon, an English scieDt Of srca, repute. that
Genius is OILY hereditary, aud in support Of
his theory be refers to the two hundred and
sghty-six judges Of England, nearly one bali
Of whom had kinsmen tagging in number
from two to six il each fanily,-of great men
tai ability, aud, in view Of these facts, Mr..
Gallon is induced to remark "that it is evi
dent beyond toe possibility Of doubt ,ba, atil-
i.y is no, distributed at baphanri, but that it
cGngs TO certain families" Thus We have two
eminent authorities, Goethe and Gallon, each
sreuuously combating the others views con-
caruins the origin Of Genius. To Us, however,
Of America. where Free Thought and Free
Speech are our undispu,sd right, it matters
bus lit,le which side couqucrs. We have our
gwn opinion. the popular Que, that while Ge-
Mus may in few isolate cases be susceptible
Of ,rsnsmissal, yet il Is, fer the greater part
bus latent elemen, in human kind. requiring
nothing more than cultivation 70 cause it to
assert itself This is tie generally accepted
idea aud in sgch belief is found the incentive
shat prompts some meG TO The performance Of
intellectual ieats which they would hesitate to
attempt were they ct al Influenced by the i
dea that Genius was only shared by those
whose grandiathers possessed the desired quail
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1875-04-24
Card of Hon. c. ]. Faulkner.
MAsrrssBuao, W. VA. April 8, 1875.

MAsTrSsBUao, w. VA. Aprii ., 1910
Hon. Samuel A. Miller
Dr.R SIR:--I returned from the Jefferson
court this evening. aud received yonr Si.u
| favor calling my attention to an articie 10 'p'
Charleston Courier quoting some remarks as
cribed 10 me BY the Wheeling infetf'ge"ee''
and said to have been made at recent supper
in that city. Il is true, was as one OF tue
counsel an invited guest, and present at Z
simmer in the Mcclure House in the city OF
Wheeling on the night Of the 23d oil March.
II was an entertainment having no connection
with politics, National or State, ana no con
nection with the question Of Capital removal.
It was a supper given by ex- Mayor Jeheis
Immediately after the final settlement ana at,
ransement of the long protracted legal
controversy between the Wheeling Gas
Company and the City Of Wheeling. None
were present except those who as coun-
sci. arbitrator or officers, were directly con-
nected with the controversy aud It's Sole
purpose, SO far as / understood 1t. was 10
smooth over the asper.ties growing out oil
that lawsuit, and to restore kind friendly re.
lations among the principal actors concerned
in it. The number present did not exceed teni
no speeches W re made; no sentiment an
uounced aud it was in every respect private
social re- union Of small party of gentlemen.
You may therefore judge of my surprise when
read the article to which you refer, putting
the speech into my mouth which it processes
to report. | can only say that the remarks
and opinions 50 gratuitously ascribed to me
were not uttered by me on that occasion, and
am sure that the gentlemen present, and es-
pecially Tx Mayor LETTERS aud Mr.. Lamb, who
sat near me and heard every word that
uttered that evening, must have been
quite as much surprised as | was, when
they read that extraordinary report OF remarks
which had their origin only in the prurient
Imagination of some sensational informant OF
the Mtcuigmeer. am. very truly yours,
CHAs. J. faulkner.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1875-04-24
Maryland.

The Democratic city convention of Balti-
more assemblies about May G.
Baltimore has finished and furnished her
spacious and elegant marble city hall for three
millions. 1t occupies whole block, and is
on a commodious scale.
The adoption Of new style Of burner for
the city lamps which regulates the pressure
upon the mains saves the Monumental city
nearly $4,000 per anuum.
The Chesapeake and Ohio Canal company
have acquired the Consolidation Coal Compa-
uy's wharf in South Cumberland. They are
discussing the extension Of the canal TO Pied
mont aud Westeruport.
w A Lnthicum formerly Of Marlboro has
sid a large tract Of land in Baltimore county
near Gainesville to L. Seldnear Of Baltimore
for 5000 per acre. He bought the same, two
years ago, for $500.
Mr. Benz Beck Of West franklin street,
Hagerstown, willie blasting rock for a well on
his premises recently, discovered, at a depth of
90 feet, a cave Of considerable size. Partial
explorations revealed spring of limpid water
flowing across its interior
Hon. s. B. Elkins, of New Mexico was mar
rcd in Baltimore last week to the daughter of
Senator Davis, of West Virginia. The cere-
mouy was private. Mr.. aud Mrs. Elhins left
for an extended tour. embracing Philadelphia,
Boston, New York aud the intinent.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1875-04-24
A Valuable Book.

The Personal, Political, and Property Rights
of a citizen of the United States-How to
exercise and how to preserve them by Theo-
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A careful perusal Of this work will convey
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gives lis a clear explanation of those univer-
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based all existing laws that were enacted TO
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That every one should he well informed
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This volume will prove OF great value TO
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The ability, accuracy and long experience
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His explanation of the causes which led Ia
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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1875-04-24

Judge Batcbiord, in the United States
Circuit Court, at New York. rendered his de-
cision yesterday in the case Of Charles A.
Dana. editor Of the New York Sun. arrested up
ON attachment from the Supreme Court of the
District Of Columbia for refusing to appear be-
fore the grand jury Of the District as a witness.
It will be remembered that Mr. Dana refused
mainly because he suspected that the attempt
70 Get him in Washington as a witness was
merely trap to involve him in prosecution
for libel Judge Batchford discharged him
from custody. Thus it is settled rightly that
editors cannot be dragged to Washington on
different pretexts, from distant parts of the
country. aud eutrarpci on prosecutions for
libel
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1875-04-24

WEsrla,, Wheat Is a BAD WAy.-A Viz
gaia farmer writing % the Washington Star
regarding raccat triP West, says: o
Iretarucl from ST. Louis by the railroad route
through southern Illinois, Indiana and Ohio
and ia t,s whole distance OF the three states
10 uot remember seeing one first rate Geld Of
wheat. If the whole west IS sampled by the
rr-,;oa I travelled over, we are ces.1iD'- not
.......-..l vl. Glenn bread r.zt year.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1875-04-24
An Important Wul Case Decided.

The Curt Of Appeals Of Virginia has rem
dered decision in the celebrated Johnson
will case, confirming the title Of the legatee
under the viii. the Hon. r. S B1cask, a
prominent Virginia politician aud Speaker OF
the Confederate House Of Representatives, 70
The bulk Of the estate, valued at 100000.
As attorney Bucock wrte Johusou's will, aud
by bis direction inserted aclause providing that
his fortune with theexcep,ion Of few small
lecacies should 60 to Bocock, the relatives
Of johnson, who was a bachelor, instituted a
suit 10 break the will, alleging that the at
,orncy had exercised undue Influence over his
client, who they asserted was Of weak mind.
In rendering It's decision The court yiudicated
B'cock from these allegations, showing that
johnson lived good while after the will was
made, and had every opportunity to alter it,
and Indeed bad been instructed by Bncock
how be ooald alter /, if he so desired. John
son was a citizen Of Appomattox county, and
stated De m Bocock his fortune because be
bad been injured BY the war, was public
man. and bad been disfrauchised.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1875-04-24
The Capital Question.

TIE Wheeling Iaisligsacer says Gov. Jacob
rFIl pay 20 attention 10 tie injunction against
the removal Of the State capital from Charles
ton 60 Wheeling. and the archives 10 De i'm
meliately transferred % DE latter place. The
cdzeuso Of Wheeling on Monday week decided,
by a vote ofl,sl8 :o3l6, ,oapproPria;e $780,
600 fJ7 a capitol building.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1875-04-24
Rights :, citizen,I
Of the United Ssatss--Jy Theopsilus Parsoa,
- IL ID

Of the United Ssatss--Jy Tkeophiius ParsoRs.
Ii. ID.
Containing chapters on the Federal and State
Constitutions. their history and origin. and the
principles on which they are founded the powers
and duties of Public Officers; the rights Of the
people, and the obligations incurred in every
relation of life also parliamentary rules for de-
Lucrative bodies, and directions and legal forms
for all business trasansac,ins, as making Wills,
Deeds, Mortgages. Leases. Notes, Drafts, Con-
tracts. etc. The most useful book ever published.
Ii meets the wants of all classes and sells TO ey-
erybody. ,,,,,.c 90
Anril "a. ls75.-3t. Cincinnati, Ohio.
DREAKFAST Bacon and Sugar Cured Can
- vassed Hams, just received, for sale by
April "a, 1874. w. EBE.
NORTH Carolina Tar, for sale by
~ April "a, 1874. W. EBY.
1NARLY Rose Potatoes-pure for planting-just
~ received, for sale by W. EBl.
DAINTED Tubs, Buckets, Brooms, Market and
Clothes Baskets, just received, for sale by
April "a, 1874. W. EBY.
CUCUMBER Pickles by 100 or dozen for sale by
" April "a, 1874 W. EBY.
A ROMATlC, for Laundry use, Soap very cheap
N for sale by W. EBY.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1875-04-24

" Gentlemen. said street orator the other
day, If You will persist in throwing eggs at
ne please perfume about one Of five. 70 vary
tie mo11ia.y
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1875-04-24
NEW GOODS.

7 HAVE jnst received general stock N Fresh
Family Gnceries, and invite purchasers ard
Consumers ~ examine and price before buying
They will End Il 70 their advantage 10 do so.
Respectfully,
April IL. 1875. W. EBf.
NIFTY Kegs Nails assorted sizes for sale By
4 April IL, 1875. W. EDf.
WHITE Granite Ware, The largest stock ard
w and best assortment embracing Plain White
and Decorated Chamber Sets, FOR sale By
April IL, 1873. W. EBf.
HARDWARE Table and Pocket Cutlery.
i Castors, Shears and Scissors, Razors and
Straps, ibr safe by W. EBf.
+ 0SG Handle Shovels FORKS. Garden Spades,
| Hoes and Rakes; also, Floral H0es. for sale By
April IL, 1875. w. EBf.
MILK Crooks, asscrtsd sizes, Just received and
vi for sale by
sprii y, 1875. :" Ell.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1875-04-24
GIVE HEED FRIENDS (.

rJN0 many of our customers we have already Civ
en- an indulgence entirely dispropoftlonate To
our means of business or justified by the rcgula-
tions OF trade but recent occurrences, OF which
sufficient publicity has already been given. rem
der it imperative that ALL OUTSTANDING AC-
COUNTS shall be paid up, and that at once, in or
der that may replcnish our now depleted stock.
We hope there are none, who II they be really
our friends and well. wishcrs. will disregard this
quest; but rather act like men who have at
heart our future success, and pay up promptly
what is honestly due.
To our many good friends aud customers who
have So literally patroniz,d us, and so promptly
settled. we can but return our most grateful &C
acknowledgements and can only promise that With
fpr
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1875-04-24
PHILLIP =. SHEETS,
Early and Late Plants.

V'lE undersigned is able to supply great va
| riety Of Early Plants. Cabbage, Tomato,
&c. lat present and during the season
:. II. WOODY,
April 3, 1SI5-3t. Agent
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1875-04-24
Spring Stock

We expect to Offer more varied assortment, moro
choice selections, better good, and greater bar
gains than We have ever before offered.
April IL, 1878. TKUSSELL LUCAS.
, 1875-02-21

6o-day sterling Is sssie4, prime being fs2A4a46'.
DenEud bills relatively stronger, mons being eetalaA"
h1e undsr 4SsK, md good biHa not below 4ae4.
Gold opanedtt 1l4.1, and declined to 114H, 1nd
closed 1t H4k The rates paid for carrying we're 1s'
2 ~, and per cent. Cleartngs, oooo-
receipts for The week. 81, ,8a2oco, and disbursement"
by tho Asaistaot Treasurer, E,3s5, ,oos speeae en'
ments same time, $5l1 ,s39, of which $3,oo W.. IL
gold coin, the remainder in gold bars md silver
pofts Of dry goods, sG5s SIS merchandise,
Rsdsed Erie shares have been disco7eteo- tno
amount involved fa not large. but the nastee ~
portsnt because the e1tent Of the 1ascanty 10 not
known II seems that tho raising was done IN boeton
Governments dull and steady.
State bonds quiet and nominal
The stock market wa8 generally nfnaer II ene open
ing Of business than At the close yesterday. AZ Ing
day wore On, thers general advance anoer aae
Lead Of Union Pacific which WAS strong. and ADVANCED
p1x cent On report from Washington. The rest o.
tho 1iet ata in the dny, Irregular On modefao
busIaess, chiefly m Western Uuion Pacific Mail, ana
0bios.
The market was n17n during tho last hour Of ons'
nesa with Union Pacido and Pacific Msl "a the
leading features Ths former advanced to az, clos'
ing It tho highest point Of the day. Pacific Aaa ross
to 3sk, tn advance Of X Per cent from mo 4o"eS&
mint Of tho day Tho whole market closed esFong.
The eaes aggregated 1oi 900 shares, Of which ~"
re,a racino HAIL A. 400 Western Union, 64oo hor1a
vestern. Il, 100 Ohio, and s., 100 Union Pacific.
Tha bank statement for the week shoWs; IN
1ncrsase 81, 800; specie, Decrease loo; Legal
Tenders, Decrease 600; deposits, increase, =
50o crcuation decrease, S92s 500; reserve, de"
Crtase 81. .8.3,575.
, 1875-02-21

pau!1ua ii, n COZ o9 West Polk st, I, 81 3-ls
L25 II, dated Feb. IT.. SOW
West Monroe st, 153 It y of Paudina 81. ~
n 7-1ox1o4es #, d1ted Feb r.: 2ee8
Emerald st, G4 It Of ThirtJ-hfd 81, W. 2f1
12s 7-1o It. dated Feb. d.. ....:-..-.,:..: s5o
Osutral Park ~, ~ e-1a Il Of Twcnsy-th4ed
st. T. 6uxl25 It. dated Jan. 2e....:....-..:. 27b0
Bubbs Ut, ~ SO It of Thirty-hfth It, 81,
IS s-10x126 It, dated Feb, D.......:......... 150
~ a5.ioo Il, dssed Feb. %. ..... &1eo
sQ17H or CITY LIMITS. wIIEH RADIUS OF aHFEA
NILES from COURT HousE.
prai1fe ~, III 7-l0 # Of FiftS-{ouEth 1t, vi,
5ox179k 1t. dated Feb. B..........-......$ $3.50
Baker ~, i66 It Q of Wallace ct, a It 75x
l25 40 Il, dated Jan. 17...............-... 40
EaAt Lot 2, Block 2, Packers Second Aad1-
don {50x4l2 ~, dated Feb. 8............--. 1000
SUMMARY OF TRANSFERS FOB TIE WEEK.
The following is the total amount Of city and
suburban property within a radius OF 7 miles
from the Courthouse filed for record during the
week ending Saturday, Feb. 20: Citv gales, n
consideration, e366, 651. North Of city limits
Sales, 2; consideration, $500. South Of city
lmits-Sales, %; consideration, $C6.1ss. Total
s1les, s.; total consideration. @438, ,539.
, 1875-02-21

Screen hams shipped for tho week l6 m pieces
@ 81 81 ~ 1isess sssiass sd pieces tho 'sl' tina
fiuo1des III cut meats except shoulders and s. r.
halns.
nzss PonK-Was rather moro active, at m average
decline Of 2c per b1l. Most Of the trading Tns IN
su1nng from March into April there being very
Itt1e new demand. Sales are reported oS 497 brls
cash. ut s1slo; $500 brla seller March 1t slsl2Ea
1890; 760 brls seer April at $18.42KGa1s47H; 800
brls seller 1ay At ls70@1s.75 900 bEa seller Juns
1t $1ao09l9.o5. Total, 15.A7 bra. The aaarket
eaosed at $3.50 cash l5.1b@le@17H aeler March;
$1a45a1s.&7H seller April; and s18.75 for May-
Other descriptions Of pork were quiet and steady.
Clear was quoted At s1a.259lo.5o; prime mess st
sl6o0R1s.12h and extra prime at SIS. .oo@l322.
LAao-Was Less nctive, and axe per 100 lbs lower,
in sympathy With pork, Liverpool being Also quoted
at decline Of I'd Per III 1bs. Sales reported Of
500 tcs caah 1t $I340 400 ter seller March ut $134o@
l3.45; 5000 Beer April At s13 Co@1365 and 80
f. IT, s'sf %,1ket May as sesS5 q esa
sls.4o@l3-42h for March. and $36o@1s.624 for
April
light demand, and eoae buying limits were reduced;
The shipments Of Ftiday large, but good deal
e country product + now % e11s IT, q T5sa as
were reported Of 600 lis shoulders At 6o c1sh and
&c sellcr Mays 10000 ns green do at 6:tc; eoooo Lbs
1000 ba long cleazs It e4c: 200 boxes do !: eXc;
5000 lbs green bees At 5xc; oooov hs green hams
ut e4c; $50 tea sweet picked hams At 10hc.
The mnrket closed at 6A@6Ho for green shoulders,
es@s4o for do long clear, 91@e,sc do short r1ber
ss Do saort s,s s d, and d eMgS s io
1oKc. Meats in sa1t tpart ourei) quoted at 61s
@she for ahouldeEs. cash or seller February;
long clear, 0Ac cash OF seller February; do seller
March. 9%c; do seller APRIL 9,<c; ahort rib,
9K@9xc cash sellez February; do seller March,
9.so: do seller April 9Tsc; short ctea1s, 9z4c; do
seller March, 91c; do seller April, 1o>sc. Boxed meats
70 higher than loose Long cut hams, 1o,<@n<e. B.
shoulders, 16sEo for sho1s ribs, md lie for short
clcaEs-al1 packed.
GaEAsx-Was quiet 1t 091oc. sales were 100 pkgs
yellow 1t TIC.
BEEF PkoDUCTs- quiet and nominal1y un-
changed ut Ss25 for mess rs for extra mess and
$2l O03oo 90 for hams.
TALLoT-Quoted At 6X@8Ac~
, 1875-02-21

CATTLE-1n thia department Of trade the past week
bus developed no nnusual features Extreme quiet
prevailed from the opening Of trade On Monday down
to tbs close Of the week. with prices ruling easy all
around, and IN somo instances lower. Tho receipts
not unusually heavy, amounting to 10 against
last week. and II 318 for tho corresponding week
last year, but considezahly-sma1lcr number would
hive satisfied tho wants Of tho trade, the c1oso Of
each day found good many unso1d cattle scattered
about the different divisions Of tho yards. The sur
plus consisted mostly Of low grades. There was no
oyer-suppy OF first aud secondclass beeyes, nor Of
desirable stock cattle, the demand being chiefly cen
tered in these two descriptions. Few extra cattle
vere received and the number of saiss at 9ve1 Ss@
ordinary to good grades averaging from 900 to 500
ibr, for which the ruling prices were s4.o0a5.5o.
and ontzde buyers operating with some freedom ut
about steady prices:
Extra Beeyes- -draded steers, weighing 1'4oo
oho1cs S BseV:.f4ne fat, well formed year
to year old steers, weighing 1,25o to
Good Bse1ss:wsiliittencd, fneiy formed '''
stse1., weighing 1l5o to 800 a, hs;:::; 5oo@sSo
ing hoo to l,2so ihs.................. lis 425@47s
common to choice CONF, for city slaughter,
Weighing 500 to I1oo its: soo@4es
to l,o5o bs. .................. soo@4os
stags, bulls and scalawas steers.
HoGs-The receipts Tor the week have been lis 19l
agaust 6,78o. and s9 for the corresponding week
last rear. Prizes have not boen subjected to any yo
lent Illustrations. Tho supply, though .lmost unprec-
edenty large for this stage Of the has not
ceeded the demand tho extent that values have
tanned 4ny decided shrnkage, the closing questions
showing depreciation Of not more than loo pcr 100
lhs. During ths past few days there has been 4 no.
ceable deterioration in the quality Of the hogs sent
forward. but the average IS still exceptionally good for
the .eason, and the advent Of that Last hog is not
likely to be ehrontcled for eome hte time yet though
there is doubt that packers would be glad to bring
the season to speedy close. The prevailing prices
whtle common to choice heavy sold chiefly at $6.76@
TO- Shippers sold At s5.75@825 ind extra assorted
lots at $7.3037.50.
Saturday *as quiet day. Buyers generally seemed
to have their orders we'll filed, aud only moderate
amount Of trading done, either On local or Eaat
account Sales we're ut G.25974G-principal1J At
$6.4087.1n