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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-11-20
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PRIDE OP MEMPHIS LODGE No. 392-meets
every Thursday evening at 81 Second street,
third floor. W. A. Hill, Jr., W. @. T.
INDIAN MoUSD LoDGE No 42s-meets every
Wednesday evening at the corner Of South
Jackson and Sixth streets. George b. Elliott.
W. @. I.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-11-20

Memphis 4 Ohio K. X. lS.S
O.5Ol 4.Wt Twice Daily,
memphis 4 Charleston
sol r. R.-Daily. I'll 10 ],
Mississippi 4 Tennes-l
see 4. R.-Daily.
memphis / Little Rock $50
LOO r. R.-Daily.
jPaducah 4 Memphis / 1901
2OOl X. R.-Daily.
miss. river TO Helena&
s@l Friar's P't-daily. s
(Vicksburg(tri-weeklyO
sNo Mon. Thurs, Sat. 5
Miss. river t. st. Louis
sol Mon. Thurs. Fri. 5
White River-Semi-
30 (Weekly-Tues. i Sat. 5
Ark river ,~semi-weekly(
n 3 10 Tuesday and Saturday. s
marion (tri-woeklyl-(
IA Mon, We'd. Fri. 10 3.
Cuba, Tennessee
weekly-Friday. 10
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PUBLICATION.
TIL
Western Methodist
A FAMILY NEWSPAPER.
Published every Saturday and Mailed
Promptly TO Subscribers at
50 so a Year. This
Includes Postage.
II il the Organ OF the M. Il. church.,
South, and Particularly Of six An
nuaI Conferences, viz; memphis,
North Mississippi, Arkansas,
White River, Little Rock and
Indian Mission.
THE NJ. L. CHURCH. SOUTH .EWITHIN
the bounds of its circulation, embraces a
membership Of about one hundred thousand.
The geographical lines which bound its field
embrace the largest portion Of that territory.
the commercial center of which is Memphis.
Lawyers. Doctors. Merchants, Teachers and
Farmers subscribe for. and read the WEST
ERIN METHODIST.
Business men will find 1t, no doubt. to their
interest before completing their advertising
arrangements to consider the comparative
merits of our paper as an advertising me
dunn.
We mean business. and will mako terms as
reasonable as any fair dealer would urge.
Our Office is 279k Main st.,
Upstairs. over Boyle a chapman's Book
Store. Call upon us there. and see If we can
not DO Of mutual benefit to each other.
r.. W. BLEW & CO.,
Publishers. ls4t
Paper! Paper! Paper
or ALL KINDS.
|DU POINT 600,
Manufacturers and Wholesale Dealers.
Louisville, . Kentucky
n.-.. -.m.~.d "a Al nav larga four.
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PRINTING HOUSE,

books BOUND AND MANUFACTURED,
y from q PAMPHLET to the FINEST BOOK in
the country, the Eastern market not excepted
in quality or price.
Fine Blank Books n Speciality.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1875-10-15

TIME CDSSETT PLACE-On south bank OF
Loosa- Hatchie, at " Whileoak Bun Zgy
acres, all rich bottom; fine cotton landi nan
in cultivation. Terms easy, -
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PERSONAL.

DAVID NJ. PHILIP will "talk" on
photography at the board Of education rooms,
Odd-FelloWs hall, tonight.
Mr.. WIN. a. GOODWIN, a prominent
cotton buyer, VINO has been absent several
months in Virginia, has returned home.
Mr.. T. A. HAMILTON. long celebrated
as the haudsOmest man in Mem phis, aud for
many years before the war member OF our
city cOuDcil-nOw a resident of 1T. LOuis-is at
present in the city on d business visit.
AMONG the cotton exchange visitors
yesterday were VIM. \. Johnson, New Or
Major J. d. Adams. Little Rock; C. p. Oakley,
Marshall, John 4. Miller, Palestine, Texas (;
Fred Follett, 81. LOUIS; b. W. Wren, Atlanta,
Georgia; W. l.. Danley, Nashville; James
Semple, Louisville, kentucsy; +. l.. Whit
field, UOrintn, Mississippi; and E. o. Berrlng-
haus, st. Louis.
We publish in another column the
the advertiser ent of Wright, Richards Il Co.,
OF New York, Of which house the Financial
Chronicle, Of the twenty-irst instant, says:
"The firm Of Edward NJ. Wright & Go. an
uUunce their dissolution on the nrst instant,
and the Withdrawal Of GopyerneuT Morlls,J u.
The remaining part ers, Mr.. Edward NJ.
Wright and Mr.. John +. Duer, have associated
with themselves Mr.. Augustus l.. Richards,
son Of one Of our old me rchantS, and for many
years connected with the house Of Fabbri q
ChaUncey. The new firm will coDtine them
selves strictly 10 commission business, ana
viii continue at No. 80 Broad street. the part
uership srvIe being Wright. Richards & Co.
We are IN formed taat Mr.. Richards brings a
large additional capital 10 The established
strength 70 the OH house, and su envIable
mercantile reputation" In addition to this
from one Of the most reliable OF the mercan-
tile journals OF the United states, We have 10
add that Wright, Richards & Co. have estab-
lshed an agency here, which VIII be in
charge OF Alr. James &. Jones, for some time
past DOok-EeepeT of this Office. Mr.. Jones has
had the adyau ages OF thorough mercantile
training, is we'll known in this city and the
surrounding country, UNDER lands our staple
trade, is Telisble and prompt, and We predict
will build up paying business Tor his house.
We b-spEak Tor him and the firm he repre-
sentS the cOUTtGsIes of the trade, as We know
they are sure OF the confidence Of the com nlu-
nifty.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1875-10-15
A TOUCHING SCENE.
Ex-PreSident Davis Presented with
Cane Made from "a Locust Tree
Planted by His Father.

On Monday Hon. Jefferson Davis, es-
corted by a large number of the citizens of
HoDkinSViile, visited FairvieW, where grand
reception was gi Vea him. he whole popula-
ton of the surround ng country had gathered
there, aud as the procession mOved into the
village it was met by band, which greeted
Mr.. Davis with "My Old Kentucky tOme."
He was escorted to the residence of Mr.. Al
drew ]. Kenner, who now lives in the old
Davis homestead and was taken into the room
where he first saw the light. After a few mo-
mentS he came out and mounted a stand,
erected for the purpose, and thanked the peO-
pie for their reception. He said he had stood
in the room where shakespeare was born and
felt the impress that his matchleSS genius had
left: had visited the homes of the greatest men
of history and of our times, but had never felt
as he then felt after an absence Of siXty-SIX
wears Mr.. James Wiles then mounted the
stand and presented Mr.. Davis with a neat
gold-heAded cane, in the following language:
ain behalf of the citizens of FEirview, allow
me 30 present 10 you this cane, made from a
locust tree that grew in this yard, planted 10y
your father. Please accept Il as a suitable me-
mentO and reminder of the place Of your
birth" Mr.. Davis returned a three-trld
"thank you" and added that he had no other
language to express his feelings After par
taking of a bountitul feast supplied by the
citizens Mr.. Davis left in a carriage for ClarES-
Vile, whence he will go TO Memphis. During
the day a negro rushed up and shook Mr..
Davis's hand, and told him he fought under
him four years, and said, 81 was with the
Finch boys, YOU know"
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1875-10-15

Fine Russia and seal-skin pocket
books, books, new games, juvenile books,
fine bibles, plain and fancy stationery, ETC.,
etc, at attractive prices.
a. +. DOD d CO. 81 Main street.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1875-10-15
BAR MEETING.
Committee Appointed TO Draft ResOIu-
lions Upon the Death of Major
John SOmerVeII.

In pursuance Of call in the morning
papers, the members of the bar met in the cir
cult courtroom yesterday at ten O'Clock 10
take action in reference to the death of Major
John SOmervell, when the meeting was Orga-
nized by Major George W. Winchester calling
Hol. +. d. stockton to the chair who made APP
propriaie remarks upon the life and charac-
Ter of the deceased.
On motion, W. a. Collier was made secre-
tary.
Judge William NJ. Smith then moved that
the char appoint committee Of five TO draft
resolutions commemorative OF the deceased,
whereUpDn the chair appointed George w.
Winchester, T. II. LOgwoOd, William MesSick,
w. W. Goodwin and +. NJ. Hearn as the COM
VhitCee.
On motion of L. T. Horrigan the chair was
added 10 the committee.
The meeting then adjourned to meet in the
sixteenth instant, at ten o'clock, when said
committee will report
WM. a. COLLIER, Secretary.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1875-10-15

CTRA WBERkN PLANIS--Of all the lead
- ING vsrieri.s at the lowest market price,
Persons intending TO plant extensively VIII do
well to examine our stock and prices before
~ o EstiIs q q. =. BARBOUR & co, Memphis.
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WANTS.

IyARTS AND ABOR RS-At old City Ice
u House, Main sueet. near Madison. octl5
CALtSMAN-WhO thoroughly III derstanCs
y the retail clothing business and who has
some influence 80 the country, reference re-
quired. Good wages will be paid. Apply at
ocu5 5I7l1 MAIN ST.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1875-10-15

BOUQUETS and ~ut flowers at Crsig's.
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The following case are set for trial to-
dav: 46l Ed Lewis; 434. Reuben Foster; &Gi,
Matt Russell; 40 Abe MLOnald; AZ, Henry
Alfred smith.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1875-10-15

CITUATION-By a lady as housekeeper; best
= OF reference given. Address
MISS A. r. 3, $40 Main Il.
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ADJUSTMENTS.


OWING 20 the INDICTMENT weather the
attendance at the Theater last night was not
large. However, this did not detract from the
excel euCe OF he entertainment, nor ia any
way dHmpeH The s-lut OF he actors Ben
NJ IlilIyugh. OF me H'uHdeTrTs Die rec, with
Mr.. oliver DIud byron lE the leading role, was
prysrutei very Credltably. With ali It's
rOugHuess this play has many places wherein
Mr.. Byron C0u exhibit Tr5TceduT OF his
higher ard ..H. .|r.getiEe order OF
talent. The .l,.l.- -A-CgpuDle Of great i'm
provement, aud should be artisticaIly pruned,
SO as 10 more neatly conform to the true tall
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Bluff City Building and Loan
Association.

Subscription books for shares in this
association are now open at the office of the
undersigned and at the Manhattan bank, aud
at the office of L. and L. Lehman, No. 20
Madison street.
Parties desiring stock will please make APP
pliCatiOn at either place.
5. STURM, Secretary protein,
Mnlisnn Strpnt
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Go TO Leddfn's Business College.
MURRAY a. RIDGELY.
Merchant TaiIors, 81 Madison Street

MI VII'IHI IdIIUI . VI -'I''V'I7VH '7VI WI
We most respectfully invite our Gus
toners and the public in general, TO come
and see the most elegant stock of goods that
we have ever received, which for style and
elegance cannot be surpassed. Being first
class in every respect, our prices will be as
low as any hrst-class house in the Unit9d
States, MURRAY d RIDGELG.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1875-10-15

David NJ. Philip respectfully announces
that he will deliver a short lecture on the
evening of Friday. in the Board of Education
rooms, Odd-Fel Ows hall, on the uses of
Photography" as now applied in railroad,
banking, insurance, newspaper, legal and
mercantile offices, to which all are cordially
invited. Arrangements will also be made for
Tie opening of public class for instruction
in shorthand writing. Terms, ten dollars,
DaNlble in advance.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1875-10-15

have removed TO No. "a Jefferson street.
l am prepared to make gents garments in
firSt-class style by frst-claSs labor, cheap as
Louisville or any ives ern city. Call and see
me. Thee fTst-class coat hands wanted a, 81
Jefferson street T. MCCOY.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1875-10-15
COmpressed COrned Beef
Red Snapper and Small Salmon

Something new. This delicious arti-
Gle of food is cooked and ready for table use,
put up in two, four and six pound packas es.
For sale by LYLE q SHIELDS.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1875-10-15

We have received a shipment OF very
select New York creamery cheese and goshen
butter. LYLE & SHIELDS.
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Great Reduction in Oysters.

Peabody, have reduced their famous Norfolk
oysters to thirty-five cents raw on the half
Oh dozen
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1875-10-15

WIN. M'ANALLY is at the Eagle boot
and shoe store, 344 Main street, where he
would be pleased to see his friends, and can
sell the best boot and shoes at the lowest
prices.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1875-10-15

For CHILLs AND FEVER the new
remedy, cinchO-quinine, is much cheaper and
more efficaciOus than sulphate OF quinine.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1875-10-15

LADIES and children's button and
side-laced boX-tOed shoes a specially at
NCegeu's, 34f Main.
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Have Your Cotton Ginned

SPLENDID aIl-woOl cashmere pants
at So, worth S., at NJ. 5. Chapsky u BROS, n
Main street.
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Received daily at 127 Beale street.
For sale by thedozen or can; also served at
tables.
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STEAEEDATS.
SPECIAL NOTICE.

TJNhe mammoth Steamer MARY
/ BELLE, for the Memphis and
New Orleans trade, will be here 10 leave Tor
New Orleans October 10Th. l an assured by a
letter from alt GrissOm, clerk, there Is no mis-
take in this but Il is a fixed fact. The largest
steamer that ever lOated on the great Father OF
Waters-the Mississippi.
octlO l. r WASHINGTON. Agent.
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RhauIl2ficS.
BLUFF CITY SHIRTS

Having added TO our force of Opera
tors, we are now able with improved
laundryiHg facilities TO get out our per-
feet fitting
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Wright Big Fat Oysters

Go TO Mrs. Lanier's, 2G7 Main street,
for late papers, magazines, etc; also Gue
law library, CHEAP.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1875-10-15

Those who love genuine Norfolk
oysters should go to Quentel & Sons, opposite
the Peabody, where they are served up IN
every style. Raw on the haIf-sheII only
thirty-fiye cents per dozen.
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APPEAL RATES.
BATES OF ADVERTISING.
~ DhTL,4 APPEAL:


~ DAILY APPEAL;
First insertion, per square .Si %
subsequent insertions. per r-quare.-.-.----.. 0o
Eipbt lines solid nonpsrell make one square,
and twelve lines make one inch'
Local Notices are . cents per line nrst IL
.ertion, IS cents per Inc per week, ana rs
cent? per liLe per month
Wants, etc, are 10 cents per line hrst inser-
ton, and cents pei Inc eacn uosei uei'I
Insertion
Death and Marriage notices, Funeral EolLCe'
and Obltuaries, are charged al reguia tblee'
We viii not accept any advertisements 70 'o-'
low reading matter.
First or Fourth page advertisements, station
airy, double rates.
specluen copies sent free or charge.
Our rnail-bOoks are kept by pOstchcesr and
no. by individual names.
ordefiug papers changed from one posiOLlc@
to another, the names OF botE pOsIGincts
should be given.
We solicit letters and communications upuN
subjects OF general interest, but such must
always be accompanied by respons Die
name.
we will not return rel ected comm unicatio.
All letters, com M uniC atoms, or anything e-se
for the APPEAL, should not be addressed 10
and Individual connected with the once
-PPzAT.- WeBphIs, Term
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At the Star Gin, IS Union. Cheapest
and best Gin in the city.
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What Enterprise Can Do.
EridaNsS Fish.
Latest Styles Boots and Shoes.

Choice red snappers and other fish at
Charles Kney's market, 46 and IS Beale, be-
tween Main and Second streets.
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TO EXCHANGE.

ola NATION glteeu miles from Mem.
4 TLi-i rents for SOU net per suuum; and a
fr-f-cl ass suburban residence, In exchange for
Improved residence property in city. Apply
60 JAS. 5. CARPENTER & co.
seDlg 49, Madison street.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1875-10-15
ADDETE0NAl. GIVNR REPORTS


The steamer Quickstep, from the
mouth of White river, arrived at twelve
o'clock last night with 50 bales Of cotton, =
sacks of seduction, g37 sacks of cottOn-seed
and . passengers.
The Glencoe, from New Orleans, passed up
al half-past twelve O'Clock last night.
The Fort Gibson, from Arkansas river, ar
rived at twelve o'clock last night with 80
bales of cotton and POS sacks OF cOtton-seed
She reshipped at the mouth or White river 10
bales OF cotton to New Orleans, and put off a
baie at Helena. This is the blue-ribbOn trip OF
the season.
AssOcIa1ed Press Dispatches.
EVANSVILLE, October H.-Weather chiefly
cloudy. with gns of rain. Mercury, As TO "A O..
River feet inches, and falling Little busi-
ness doing.
LOUISVILLE, October l.--Weather mild
and misty. River feet inches in the canal
and feet inches on the falls. No arrivals
or departures except local packets.
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4 Card that is not Meaningless.

Box-tOes, extension. toes, ScOtch-bOt-
toms, made to order at lowest rates, at 5ii
Main street. j. W. y OEGELl.
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FOR SALE OR RENT.

! AWELLISG-Flne suburban Dwelling
I u Duse Tor sale or rent. Apply at No. 81
q ain direct. seq
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Victor D. Fuchs, the old reliable
oyster ish and game dealer, has a choice lot
OF fish and oysters on hand at the lowest
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&C INC 80 and eheapest dentIsts La 40 &C

DRS. A. WESSON & SONS,
243 MAIN STREET.
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Lag REPOR rs.

First Chancery COUrt-MOFgan, Cham
cellOr.
Court stands adjourned until Monday,
October Is, 1875.
Criminal Court.
The following case are set for trial to.
day: 46l, Ed Lewis; 434. Reuben Foster; @Oi,
Matt Russell; 465. Abe M'LOnald; ii7, Henry
Vesperman; Az, Alfred Smith.
Circuit COurt-HeiskeII, Judge.
The case OF Sears, ct al, We. Lipde-
mann NO. $685. is the only one for trial to-day.
The attorneys in possession OF the papers III
them to the clerk: 305l, Merlwether, ct al, VS..
James Lee, jr.; 1921 Merchants national bank
VS.. Gage Fisher, ct al.
What Enterprise Can Do.
The Manufacturing branch of our
business requiring our entire attention,
we have decided 10 devote our exclusive
time to the manufacture of our ceIe-
brated
BLUFF CITY SHIRTS d UNDERWEAR.
We offer our entire stock OfSents' furn-
ishing goods, all of this fail purchase,
at the exact cost of placing them in
stock. We have all the newest and best
selected styles, and mean what we say.
BARCHUS a MAY, 333 Main st.
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GET ONE Of those children's cape over
coats which we are selling at five dollars
They are worth eight dollars.
N. s. CHAPSKY x BRO, " Main street.
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PhODographic Shorthand.

ALL-wOOL, boys cashmere suits at S.,
worth s. So They are great bargains. NJ. s.
Chapsky & Bro, ~ Main street.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1875-10-15

ANTI-RHEUMATIC FLANNELS
for underwear. All goods shrunk be-
fore making.
BARCHUS a MAY, 338 Main Street
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Butter and Cheese.

ATTEND Robertson's Business College,
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OUR recent liberal purchases Of staple
and fancy groceries are being received daily.
We have added several popular articles OF con-
sum otiOn to our catalogue this season.
LYLE d SHIELDS.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1875-10-15

Fsvorite Baltimore fresh oysters, five
dozen in each can, fifty cents per can, at j..
Earrall'S. q TeffaTSOu street.
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PEg& EEAE
zoe RENT

nR.ALFRED VUOEHIE r. makes a specialty
~ OF treating Eye and Ear Diseases once.
=. Pm Street Ucfj
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TEIHE MERRILL FARM-Of 462 acres, more
i than half open land, about lOJ rlcn bOI-
tom. the upland a little undulatiug and well
wateIed; admirably suited for a sJCcK farm
seven miles from Memphis, two miles due
west from Raleigh. Terms easy, one-quarter
cash, one, two and three years for balance.
y. I.GUsON,
n. FrL vg.rr-s sH
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1875-10-15

ATTENTION.-Fell and winter apparel
dyed and cleaned to perfection at the Mem
phis Steam .Dyeing Establishment, 81 Madi-
son street.
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New Arrivals.

THE cheapest and best STEAM DYEING
and CLEANING House in the city is at 246
Second street. NON & WALKER.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-08-17
NatiaaaI gspnblifau
FINANCE AND COMMERCE.


-A848S8LYs
WAsHIserQs, Monday Evening. Aug. 10.
Nothing Of startling freshness and importance
has occurred In District financial circles to change
the tone Of the markets from that which pre-
vailed ct the close on Saturday. The guaranteed
SIS bonds continue dull for large lots at high
prices. The 8 per CENT greenbscks are picking
up ss taxpayers arc beginning to beconemors
anxious to lqudate their indebtedness for special
tax on the favorxbie terms which the bonds offer
Il should be borne In mind thst the tax assess
ments are greatly In excess Of the bonds Issued
in anticipation Of this tar and for raising money
to carry out the Improvement plans, and that
there win be Q time when &c win be Impossible to
get bonds, Is the Issue wiz soon be exhausted.
As yet, however, brokers are contracting to pay
taxes for IS per cent, being reduction in favor
of the taxpayer Of Is per cent. In buying the
bonds at so11gslk brokers are enumerated By
the accrued interest.
The market for securities Is quiet.
Msssrs. Sherman q Grant, No. lI25 T street,
quote the following buying and selling rates fof
Governments, gold, &c: -. -. =
IS. 'u:......1n e121H lo4Os. .1177Seusz<
s0s, ,4....ii5 &ii5x Our. Ssss -. q B 80
bD1, 65....n6sEQll9H Gold. .....I13IE01l3K
. q .o, sS' new. lIsE9llSZ FOREIGN s1ch.aEe;
b-20s 'es.-.-.lH eIzH Sixty-dsy bdlli. .ls71<
The Posts financial article says: " The week
opens with dull markets at the Stock Exchange.
declined to ns5 Il gold loans rates have BEEN BEEN
to per cent per annum, and La Of per cent.
Per day for use. Foreign exchange Is heavy, with
hrst class bankers Sse1<64s7G 4s9G4s9% In tho
money market per cent. Is the ruling rate for
call loans, and prime mercantile paper Is 495k
per cent. Government bonds are quiet and
lower than Saturday. The stock market has
been irregular and business mostly on three
stocks-Western Union Telegraph, Erie and Pa
cffio Mail. The first named has bean strong,
Erie alternately weak and strong, and Pacific
Mail continuously weak
Our regular New York night dispatch quotes
money easy at 11f62. Exchange weak at fST1-
Gold dull at 1lS1191131l. Governments dull and
steady.
The following closing rates were tslegrspbed
% Messrs. II. ID. Cooke, jr. q %. from the New
York Stock ExnhanRa.