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The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1875-12-09
Contains no Quinine or Ar
SeniC, nor any deleteHONS
substance WhdteUeE.

This medicine, 0zOiRg TO its .greafme1-
1t, has teen a zv0Hae17zlL success. III
carefully compounded 0fbureLy gegsta-
bic ingredients, and neUer fails, zOyEeN
br0berLy taken, to clre the most O6stt-
nate cases gftSUe r and agHe, neuralgia,
and all maLz11aL diseases. Unlike chill
remedies generally, tfrequfres no bat'g-
tztiUe to be taken zSTkb 1t, tie meaIcine
acting gently and tgyeea65 HbOH tie
HUer Itself and b 0z0sLs, efectuaLZy re-
nz0gIng tie cause ofh3e disease, net
merely keDz6Ora,7Z y checking ii. Herein
consists OHe great aaUantage ffhas 00er'
eli other 6re6arat ions. Tie cr0zcnfne
excellence Of this remedy, H0zUeUer,
o50Ue tie PeymaHe my and certainty ct
its are, is kFetacf that no injury zOlFat-
e0er ca1 arise from its use, as IS certain
ia be tie case zOjzeH 9ufnine ar arsenic
are taken, G1jtfch are tie 151zncIbEs in
gyedIenks efmosf gf tie rEiH ueaITnes
g0zU IN use.
It has Teen bartIcuLafLy SurcesgtuIt1
the czlye ef chronic cases at cjiiZLs, fire.
gWenfLy making ezIres after all 0hESr
remedies Had faiIeA.
rs k0Hic IT is nn,TUaLeG. It in
grasses tie appetite, promotes digestion,
keebS tie stomach in a HealkjiY r0Hdi-
koH, acts rpm tie H0e1, and assists tie
system 10 hFr0z0 of tie fnfaKeHce gfma-
EarTa.
MANUFACTURED BY
g. II. WINTERSMITH.
LOUISVILLE, KY.
Arthur Peter & Co., eell Wholesale Agts.
LOUISVILLE, KY
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The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1875-12-09
ARTHUR,S

z ILLUSTRATED HOME MAGAZINE. "1he
L Household Magazine of America"
Two Serial Stories in 1876 EAGLES
CLIFF" by Mrs. Julia c. B. Dorr and
" MIRIAM" by Il. S. Arthur. BUT
TERICK'S Newest Patterns in every
number. Terms, $3.50 per year; three
copies for $3.50 Splendid Book offers
and Premiums. Specimen number 10
cents. Z. s. ARTHUR & SON, Phila
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1875-12-09

For anything in the Grocery line, call
on Ingram 81 McClarty. They keep a
full stock, and are always on hand to
wait on customers themselves. We called
on them last Monday, and found them
almost too busy to say Good morning"
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1875-12-09

Our Hardeman county farmers will do
well, in shipping their cotton to Mem
phis, to consigu it to the well-known firm
of j. II Martin & Co. A large stock of
Groceries and Plantation supplies are
kept constantly on hand, and they pay
the top of the market FOR cotton.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1875-12-09

HoNICIDE-We learn that a murder
was committed in this vicinity on Sun
day last, on the Wood place, seven miles
west of Bolivar. The particulars as yet
are unknown. The name of the colored
man who perpetrated the deed is Amsi
Wilkins. The man killed was a son of
Neise Rivers, very clever cOiored citi-
zen who has so lived as to acquire the
good will Of all who knew him. His son
was killed from blow with hoe, and
the perpetrator of the deed fed and Is
still at large.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1875-12-09

DIssoLUrIoN-The firm of Moore &
Hammer is this day dissolved by mutual
consent. Dr. E. D. Moore assumes the
liabilities of the old firm, and is alone au-
thorized to receive its assets.
December lst 1878.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1875-12-09

1'he colored people of this place
will get up a Christmas tree at ST. Phil
ip's Chapel, on the night of Friday,
December Oath The project is under
the supervision Of Mrs. Matte Morgan,
colored. 1t is to be gotten up for the
benefit Of the church, and all of our col
ored people are expected to be on hand
with the admission fee-Eve cents.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1875-12-09

We would call special attention to the
advertisement of DR.. Adams, Offering his
Mill at Grand junction for sale
This valuable property is offered at a
low price. From inability to give it his
personal attention, Doctor Adams is viii
ling to take about s., 600 for this Mill,
which Is about what the machinery alone
cost Those who want bargain, had
better call and see DR.. Adams, at La
Grange, Tenn.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1875-12-09

Mrs Thomas Allison is in town, on O
visit to her relatives. 1t is great pleas
ure to see her looking so well, and 1t
would be greater pleasure to have the
Major Join her here.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1875-12-09

The oyster supper given by the ladies
of the Presbyterian Church of this place
last Friday evening was well attended
and quite a sum of money was taken in.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1875-12-09

We are in receipt of an article from
Grand junction 1t is not necessary to
repeat that articles without signatures
cannot be inserted 10 our paper.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1875-12-09
AN OUTFIT FREE.

We want some one in every county to
take orders and deliver goods for the old
and original G. o. d House. Large
cash wages, Splendid chance in every
neighboTho5d for the right person Of
either sex, young or old. Samples. new
lists, circulars, terms, etc, complete
outfit SENT FREE AND POST PAID Send
for it at once and make money at your
homes. Address, H. J. HALL CO,
n Howard Street, Baltimore, Nd.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1875-12-09
PITSER MILLER

HAS FOR SALE
two Horse Wagons cheap,
Best Plows,
Best Straw Cutters,
Bss Cultivating Harrows,
Best Subscribers,
Deep Tillers,
That every body needs.
Wiudship's Cotton Gins, that is good,
Brooks Cotton Press, all iron, and lasts
always.
Has also good sawed lumber of all
kinds, Planned Flooring, Ceiling &c. ali
made at home, and warranted lit
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1875-12-09
Miscellaneous AdVertis' ms.
81 worth of Music Given Away

Every subscriber to Churches Musical
Visitor receives for nothing, one Of these
large, handsome, cloth bound collections
of beautiful Music No. l." Song Pre-
MUM" Vocal masic) No. 2, " Piano
Premium" (instrumentall No. 3, a Clas-
sic Premium, difficult music.
.SUssCRIPT IoS PRICE OF VISITOR Sl.50ay'r
1t gives every month, reading matter
enough to fiji large book, aad from y
to II pages Of new music, making at least
SIS worth OF Music Alone
during the year. Send stamp for sam
IIe copy. with list Of contents Of PTemI-
um Books, etc. or better still, send 81 80
stating which Premium sou prefer, and
receive IL by return mail, and the e Wis
itor'' for one year Agents wanted in
this place. ADDRESS
JOHN CHURCH d co,
Cincinnati Chic.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1875-12-09
Important Sale Of Real
EGstaae ia Grand june
fEOm. Tenn.

BY virtue of degree of sale entered
in the cause of JOssia De loach, VS. Polk
IL Bowers, administrators, No. ASP Il. d.
of the Chancery Court of Hardeman
County, Tennessee, at tn July term,
1874, and renewed at the January and
July terms 1915, of said court, | will, on
Tuesday, January 4tl IS5G,
sell at public outcry, to the highest bid
der at the StOnewall House, in Grand
junction, HarGeman county Tennessee,
The following real estate, tO-wit:
Blocks Nos Is, IA, 10, Is, %, ,64, &C
and 81 an undivided one half of block
Nos 40, SO and 81 the south half of
bl ok No 65; lots \ os l, ,, 4 and 5,
in block No 81; lots Nos. l, 2, 3, +, .
and 6, in block No. 81 lots No. Is, 10,
20 and q, n block No. 81; all of block
No. 50 eEcept lots Nos. 6, I, IA and ID.
Az undivided one half Of ten acres south
of The Memphis and Charleston, and
East Of the New Orleans, st. Louis, and
Chicago Railroads
An undivided onc-half of ten acres
North Of the Memphis and Charleston,
and west of the New Orleans St Louis Il
Chicago Railroads
TERMS: Oue-third cash, balance on
a credit Of y and ~ months. Notes wi, h
approved security required for deferred
payment, and a lien retained, etc Pur-
chasers required to comply with terms
Immediately upon conclusion Of sale.
For iaformatiou, description, etc apply
at this Office or to Wood i Nc Neal, At
tornevs. etc. The situation and sizes of
said lots can be seen by referring to the
mans Of Josiah DelOa:h of the plan ol
said town Of Grand Junction. Title alb
solute on confirmation Of sale This De
| CEN Der lst 1875.
JAMES FENTRESS JR,
Clerk aod Master.
Hill d Hardin, and Wood 81 McNeal
Attorneys
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1875-12-09
Memphis Markets.

Pork-Hams, new, choice Is to lac.
Bulk pork, clear sides, I3fc.
Corn-Choice white, 85c.
FIOur-$5, to 81,
SugGr-Hard refined white, III to lie
Cofee-Rio, 20 to 24c.
A0LasSes-Common SOC. choice Zoe
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1875-12-09
BOLIVAR MARKET REPORT.

OFFICE OF THE BOLIVAR BULLETIN,
Wednesday Evening, Dec. 8.
Pork-Clear sides, 123, Shoulders p
Sugar Cured Hams, ISc
Butter-Choice country, 20 to so.
Corn MeGL-Good demand Coo,
C9gR-Light stock and demand
Eggs-In demand. at zoe
FlOur-We quote medium to choice
6@9.
Htdes-In demand 10 to 124cts.
Lard-Firm. 16.
Mozasses-Firm: 60a75. Syrup 81 ,25.
Nails -s4,25 per key; rates
PoultIy-Chickens 10 demand, l5a25e,
according to size and quality.
Salt-Per barrel, $50 and firm.
Sugar-Firm, l0al34
Cofee-Rio, % to 27 cents per ID.
The ADORE quotations are cash rates.
Bolivar Cotton Market.
The following figures represent yester-
days prices:
GOOD Ordinary.
Low MlddlIng ...................... lI39
Middilng -.................,.a.... 10
Good Middling ..................... 1910
Memphis Markets.
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1875-09-10

at yesterdays prices. 500 sacks sold. of
which 400 at 81 10 and 100 at 81 Is ~ 100 fb.
HAY-Good supply and dull 200 bales
sold, of which 100 prime at S25. and loo
choice at 1927 p ton.
CoFFEE-Is dull No stock in first hands.
Stock in hands of dealers, 2l,OOO bags.
we quote cargoes: Ordinary to low fair 1910
l94c, fair 10000, good 20l@2Oa. prime
2oa(92lc (gold) y tb. Job lots: Ordinary TO
n low fa'r l949l94c, fair 2O4@2O4c, good 203@
Zlc, prime 2l4(92l&c R I'd.
we ara indebted to Messrs. Marks & Co.
and Small Il Co. for the following telegram,
dated Rio de Janeiro, September 9Th, and
New York, September 8. 1875: Purchases
since September 8, 1000 bags; cleared tor
Atlantic ports, 10000; cleared for Gulf
ports, 5000; loading $1,000; stock $780, 600;
average daily receipts IL, 200; price nominal,
9S9OO; exchange 27a p cent; market dull but
holders firm.
BAGGINa Fair supply and active demand.
Domestic jute is retailing at 15c - yard, In
dia sells at wholesale at lie; at retail 115c q
yard.
IRON CoTToN T1Es-Large stock and good
demand. The Arrow tie is selling at SIC ~
10, with a discount on round lots. Pieced
arrow Tie, II feet, sell at 3Ac net; 8 feet 6
inches, BIC net The Beard & Bros. fie
sells at 54c p ID, with a discount on round
lots.
BALNG TwINE-Is selling at 14c - ib in
round lots; 16c 79 I'd at retail
GUNNY BAGs-Are quoted at 14c in bales
sud 15c apiece reserved.
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1875-09-10
An Important Postal Order.

An Important Postal Order.
The following important order was signed by
the Postmaster General yesterday, and will be
issued by circular to all Postmasters tomorrow
Posi- OFFICE DEPARTMENT.,
| Washington, May 8, 1875.
| The treaty concerning the formation of Gen.
eral Postal Union, concluded at Berne, Oct. g.
1874, between the United States Of America, Ger.
many, Austro- Hungary, Belgium, Denmark,
Egypt, Spain, France, Great Britain,
Greece, Italy, Luxembourg, Norway,
the Netherlands, Portugal, Roumania,
Russia, Servia, Sweden, Switzerland and Turkey,
having been duly ratified by the United States
on the Sth of March, 1875, and the notifications
thereof by the several contracting States having
been duly exchanged at Berne, Switzerland, on
the Sd of May, 1876 it is hereby ordered that the
uniform rates of postage to be levied and col.
lected in the United States on correspondence to
and from the whole extent of the Postal Union
embracing the above named countries, without
distinction, shall be as follows:
A. For prepaid letters, 10 cents per Is
grapmes.
B. For unpaid etters, 10 cents per Is
grammes.
G. For postal cards, cents each.
D. For newspapers, if not over 4 ounces in
weight, cents each.
e. For other printed matter, samples Of mer-
chandise, and all articles, other than newspapers,
enumerated in article of the treaty, 2 cents per
each weight of ounces or fraction thereof.
F. For the registration fee on all correspond
ence, 8 cents.
G. No fee will be charged for a return receipt
in cases where a receipt from the addressee is
requested.
q. No additional tax will be collected in the
United States on the correspondence forwarded
within the Union by sea on routes Of more than
300 nautical miles in length.
l. As regards the amounts to be paid for the
territorial transit according to article 10 of the
treaty, the United States claims for herself,
whenever the right Of transit guaranteed by that
article is exercised, (even as regards her transit
lines of over $50 kilometres, and excepting only
her great overland railway lines between the
Atlantic and Pacific oceans, expressly reserved
as continuing to form the object of special ar.
rangements with the post Offices interested) the
minimum rate OF francs per kilogramme of
letters, and Is centimes per kilogramme of print
60 udttcI, otC, duu 10 TcdUy ny INCREASING lu0
transit rates, as permitted, to francs and so
centimes respectively, to meet the wishes of
those Departments of the Union which make the
same declaration in regard to the United States
transit correspondence.
Z. The freedom Of transit OF correspondence
in closed mails, reciprocally granted in the exist
ing Postal Convention between the United States
and Switzerland will be maintained.
L. The Union rates of postage hereinbefore
prescribed will be levied and collected on and
after July 1, 1875, on the correspondence to and
from all the contracting States except France,
and on and after Janualy l, 1875, on the CORE
spondence to and from FraAe.
MARSHALL JEWELL,
Postmaster General
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1875-09-10

The sales included Strict Ordinary at lilo,
Middiing at l33 and 13S, and Good Middllng
at ia and IA. The movement was checked
by light offerings and scant supplies of the
kinds wanted, but factors met the demand
freely. Prices were depressed, not only by
the expectation Of more copious receipts, but
by unfavorable dispatches from Liverpool and
New York. the former reporting decline of
I-i6d IN Uplands, and the latter of 5c in spots
and 5000 32c in futures; also by a decline
OF lilo u cent in sterling exchange.
The amount on smppoard not cleared.
going on board. and engaged for shipment was
get down at the opening this morning at
1900 bales, embracing 1000 for Liverpool
and 500 for the North, which, when de-
Quoted from the stock on hand BY our
running statement yesterday evening,
Leaves $500 bales to represent the guam
tlty at the landing and in presses unsold
or awaiting orders.
The Exchange reports "Sales $50 bales.
Demand fair" Its quotations are reduced 10
on Good Ordinary, sc on Low Middling and
Middling. and 4c On Good Middling.
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1875-09-10
j OBJ PRIN TIN G.,

TOP DDTNnTNn
-
ur1 Dr-- ,,,r,,,
i II III b Lk ETlN
100 Gravier Street.
customers that he now possesses superior facil-
tiles for executing with Dispatch in the very
best style and at the lowest rates. all kinds OF
JOB PRINTING
SUCH AS
"AoN oo""ANi0'
DRAFTS e oA''
'A A'o A''
ACCOUNT SALES,
LABELS.
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1875-09-10
POST OFFICE.
Time Of Arriva and Departure Of Mail

| Mobile, Ala, and Lake
Coast. ..................
| Mobile, Ala. ..........
New York city, Boston,
Mass, Philadelphia, Pa,
Baltimore and Washing
ton, D. O.. Maryland,
Virginia, North Carolina,
South Carolina, Georgia,
Alabama, Florida, East.
ern Mississippi, Della
ware, Eastern Pennsyl.
vania, New Jersey, East
ern New York and New
England States, via Mo-
bile, Ala. ...............
Key West, Fla, semi
weekly.
New York city, Boston,
Mass, Philadelphia, Pa,
Baltimore, Md, Cincin-
natl, O., West Virginia,
Shreveport, La, and
Northern Texas, jack
son, Miss, Canton, Miss,
Vicksburg, Miss, Mem
phis, Tenn, Buffalo, N.
Y, Pittsburg, Pa, and
ali Northern, Eastern
and Western States and
Territories, Canada East
and West, via Jackson
route. Observation-Disclosures.
New Orleans and Cairo
Railway Post Office
South, West and North
Mississippi, Shreveport,
La, Monroe, La, North
ern Texas, Northern Lou.
isana, Arkansas, Ten
nessee, West New York,
West Pennsylvania. and
Western States and Ter
ritories, Eastern and
Northern mail. dropped
in the Post Office after
4:45 P. NJ, Canada East
and West. .....
Galveston, Tex, East
ern and Western Texas,
and Shreveport, La,
Closes daily, except Mon
day. .......... Z
Arrives daily, except
Sunday.
Morgan's Louisiana
and Texas Railroad
Supplying parishes Of
G alcasieu, Iberia. Lafay.
cite, Lafourche, st. Ian.
dry, st. Martin, st. Mary,
Terrebonne, Vermilion,
and Cameron; also, JAS
per, Newton and Orange
counties in Texas. ......
Red River, supplying
Alexandria and Natchi-
;oches. La, Red River
parishes and Burkeville,
Newton county, Texas.
CovingtOn, Vaudeville
md jacksonville
Monday and Thursday.
saturday ...............
Arrives Monday. .......
Arrives Tuesday and
Friday.
7icksburg Packet Coast
to Vicksburg- .....
tuesday, Thursday and
Saturday .............
Arrives Monday, Wednes-
day and Friday. :.
bayou Sara Packet,
Coast to st. Francis.
vile, La
1onday and Friday.
lrrives Monday and
Thursday.
'uras and Lower Coast,
Plaquemines parish
Ionday, Wednesday and
FRIDAY. g.
rrives Tuesday, Thurs
day and Saturday.
'onaldsonville, La, and
parishes of st. John,
st. James and Assump.
ton ............ $500.
arrollton, La.
arrollton, La. .........
t. Bernard parish
Monday, Wednesday
and Friday. .........
lgiers, La ..........
rand Isle Weekly.
(Timely Lotice will be /,
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1875-09-10
COMMERCIAL.

OFFICE NEW ORLEANS BULLETIN.
Thursday Evening, Sept. 9, 1875.
CoTToN-The sales to-day embraced ESQ
bales, at prices still more in favor of buvers.
requiring q further reduction in our quota.
lions OF b94c. We give also the figures and
report OF the Exchange, in full, as below:
AMERICAN STANDARD OF CLASSIFICATION
GBnerAl
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1875-09-10

Timely 1otice will be given on the bulletin
board of departure FOR Brownsville, Texas. Ha-
vana Cuba and Bra tSantiago.)
Mails on Sundays will be closed the same as
on week days.
O. W. RINGGOLD, Postmaster.
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1875-09-10

MEDICAL.
nR W. G. AUSTIN
Residence and Once 900 Ct. ChnrIss ssrse
Between Clio and Calliops
Slate 1t Geo. A. Fosdick Co.'S At Carondelet sarsae
ORDERS LEFT PROMPTLY ATTENDED : i,
At home from to A. M. and to7PM n
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-01-18
Tisp E.oHisiana Outrage.

LOUISVILLE, Jan. Is. --Ihc pubic meeting
4, he Court huuae, Saturday night, TO protest
against the action OF the military III New Or
ians, was the largest gathering held here for
years Speeches were made by Hen. Boyd
Winchester Hon. Isaac Caldwell aud others.
\ letter from Gov. Leslie was read, in which,
after dvnountiug the interference by the mill
tary, he says ''Onc Of the most alarming
lac;s in the his ory Of this usurpaton is that
he CA;cl Executive, in his recent message,
thc grounG at cxpcdicncy, and does not hest
tate to ayow his Conviction, that if il could be
,lon; the lawry .! The Most respectable cItl-
zcoS 81 Lprisauu aud their sub ct!ou to the
tcHi"r nlcicies--no OF il J"tfry but of an Am
crltun iayniun wuu i he the best solution Of
the prurcm 10 rha State. After recalling the
ettr aud SPEECHES, Ii was resolved that the
mihtary interference vita the rights Of State
cy!>IlIiOu, under authority 81 the Federal tx
cculyc, was got only unwarrantrd by the con-
>tituion, bur was effected IN utter disregard ri
tEc ac'S .! Cn3.rcs>, NiSct lctcu1cd to drfne
and li;uiG his powers aui lrpl, CT the constl-
tu,oua rights III the pcnpc; that this danger
gu, crcroachlnrG. upoa the rights uf States,
unless ~: ukv! py ;i,c Enlightened public Scni-
III ut threatens Tie utter aub>urviaucy Of the
\ I!er!c"n system o. g1Ternnrnr. The time
;uay ccluc whcn Other States now free, may
b, stricken down by tbs strong arm OF the Fed
ERA ., ruG"lt.
R,Soiro1 la; it i the du;y Of the Federal
GOV .r..Iurut to redress the wTuiigs luhcted on
the cypress people Of Louisiana aud restore
them u the iuiI and uninterrupted exercise OF
:Hcir constitutional rights.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-01-18

NEW IuGK Jan IS : \ Times New Or
leans ,icc says: This Sunday evening Sheri,
iaa received il telegram from the President
stating that tho Gov, rnnr Of Mississippi feared
Disturbances would al!:a at the Opening of the
Court at Eick -hura io-m0rrow, aud directing
i'm to place Il company Of men at the Govern
or disposition TIE General lcegraphcd the
necessary orders tom ght.
\ Herald special says ga the occasion Of
the opening Of tic Court both Crosby, coorcd,
aud Flanagan vii! a',cmpt 10 act as sheriff aud
excitement runs high between the contest
ug parties. Gen. Slerilan tcicgraphed orders
10 sustain Crosby, whom he regards as the
legally elected sheriff.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-01-18
The MaraSetS.

NV York Jan. 1S.-Stocks active. Money
u. Cold IL. Flour dull and heavy. Wheat
dull and nominally unchanged. Corn qaict and
unchanged.
BALTIMORE, Jan. 1S-Virginia Is, -pce!erss,
So; Vlrgnias, consolidated, $50; West Vas. IL.
Cotton strong with an advancing tendency
receipts light low middiings lJ!alI3. Flour
steady and in fair demand; Howard street and
Western Super 4sS4 20; do. Extra 75aS5 . !;
do. Family 5 5 $50 81; City Mills Super, +.
s. 50; do Extra A 75aS5j %; do. Rio brands + 81
ass rs; do Family 25aSS .. Whest quiet,
but firm amber Western ll5sl25i No. red
Western III; NJ. do. lis. Corn nominal anu
quiet; white Southern 79uS2; yellow Southern
SOaSl: mix ed Western 81 Oat. firm Southern
G5a66; Western white GjaGj do mixed Gia'4.
Rye quiet and unchanged. Hay unchanged.
Provisions firm. Coffee quiet ~ ls!:.2D. v his
key quiet but firm held at ~. Sugar in good
demand and firm ut lOf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-01-18
TEL EGRAPUIC NEWS.
SPECIAL DISPATCHES TO THE GAZETTE..
FROM WASHINGTON.
I OElgreSS.
WASHINGTON, d. G., January IS.

WASHINGTON, d. G., January Is.
SENATE.
The Senate, after the usual business of the
morning hour, took up the Louisiana case, and
Mr.. Sherman addressed the Senate 1t is ex.
pcclcd that when Mr.. S. closes the Louisiana
matter will be laid aside aud az appropriation
bill taken up.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.
THE Honse Of Representatives, was occupied
with the call on States for bills and resolutions.
None were presented from Virginia.
a bill was Introduced granting lands to pro-
mote education in the city OF Washington.
TIE IRWIN CASE.
The case Of the recuSaut witness 10 the Pacl'
iic mail brlbary case. t. B. Irwin, was resum-
ed at 10 o clock this norung before Mr.. Justice
MacArthur The case was argued by Mr..
Durln, who coutcnJed that the power Of Con
gress over the witness had been taken away by
the pc Of 1877, which made the offence OF not
answering the questions OF a Congressional COM
mittce misdcnlcan0r, punishable BY hne OF
: 900 aud imprisonment for one year j udge
IiacAlthur held that the offence mil ht be at
tic same time misdcmcauor.aud contempt,
and he dismissed Tic writ aud ordered the prs-
onor toto the custody OF the Sergeant at Arms.