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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-06-01
Trans-COntinentaI +xpress.

New York, June l.-Jarrett 4 Palmer
trans Continental express train, which is expect
ed 10 make tn. trip from here to San Francisco
in eighty.:our hours, stopping only at Pltshurg,
Chicago aud Omaha, left ut one o'clock tins
morning, with "a number oil passengers, luc!ud.
ing several actors, and mails for the above
mentioned places. The friends of the travellers
gathered at the depot 90 the departure OF the
train, and, with music, fire. works, aud cheers,
babe them safe voyage. Several correspon-
dents also 90 on the train. The party expect
to dine in San Francisco on Sunday. The ac-
tors are under an eng g.,nept to play there on
Monday night. The train consists OF q locomo,
tive, baggage car, a combined commissary
car. and Pullman palace hotel car.
HARRISBURG PA, June Jarrett Il Palm
er's lrauS. Couli1eual express train, for San
Francisco, passed Harrisburg one minute ahead
oil time, and passed Altoona on time, without
making any sroprages between Jersey City
and Alt rona.
P1rsRURG, June l.-Jlrrct & Palmer 5
trans Continental express arrived here over the
Peuusyvania Railroad at 1898 a. IN, two mi
uutos ahead OF timr, without stopping between
Jersey City and Pittsburg. The run was a
continuous one oil 439 miles, with one engine,
which, it is believed, is without precedent.
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Missouri Democrats.

JEFFERSON CITY, June 1.-The State Dem
ocratic Convention adjourned last pie h after
appointing uunstrucicd delegates to the st.
Louis Convention. Among the resolutions
adopted by the convention was the following:
Thai we are ia favor oil a repeal Of the resump
ton act oil January, 1878, but ioasmuch as the
National Convention Of the Democratic party is %
be held within the mex, thirty days, We DEAN it
incxpedicnt TO adopt any resolutions respecting
the currency r Enances OF he country, but re-
fer the same to such convention, hereby plcdg
ing ourselves to support its pl atlorm, to give
the electoral tirket of Missouri for the nomi-
nee; that the Democratic party is the party OF
the constitution, the party OF reform aud the
party of economy, and il entrusted with the
administration OF The federal government will
hold il to be its present and pressing duty to
restore full and perfect equality among tho
States against the aggressive usurpatlous OF
c.ntrslzcd power, to establish the moral char.
scter Of the government and eliminate crime as
comuou characteristic of political life; that
the present deporable condition OF the morals
and busifcss Interests Of The country is the re-
suit of corrupt and partisan administration !;
and that reform is absolutely necessary Tor the
relief of the people aud the pr servatlon OF the
government, and that this eau only be done by
change of administration.
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Massacre.

CINCINNATI. Jue IA dispatch from LIN
cop, Neb., received last evening, gives the tol-
lowing particulars Of the massacre by Indians
of a large portion of Capt. Stones company OF
Cincinnatians, en route for the Black Hills:
Part of the expedition was passing through
the sand hills, about fifty miles from tn Red
Cloud agency. The day was warm and the
roads nearly impossible from sand. The men
had deposited their coats and weapons 10 !h1
wagons, add were struggling YEARLY behlad
when the In!i4us rushed down and cut them
off from the train. The massacre Flowed with
but little resistance. the Indians numbering
several hundred. The leaders OF the party
Captaiu Stone ADD James Wood, We're among
the first to fail. The bearer OF the report o e
cIares that not single one of the party Of 49
men escaped. Several of the bodies scalped
and mutilated were taken into North Loup
fort. 1t is stated that nearly all the Indians
have left the agencies.
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TELEGRAPH NEWS.
From Washington.
CONGRESS-.

CONGRESS.
WASHINGTON, d. G., June l. lS7G.-ln the
Senate 10 day, after the mornibg hour, the
Senate took up
TIE IMPEACHMENT CASE.
The President pronounced the Judgment on
the plea to the jurisdiction, as follows:
I'll is ordered by the Senate, sitting for the
trial of the articles Of impeachment preferred
by the House Of Representatives against w.
w. Belknap, late Secretary Of War, that the
demurrer of the said Balknap to the replica
ton of the House OF Representatives to the
plea be orcrruletl. it being the opinion Of the
Senate that the articles of impeachment are
sufficient in law.
A motion was here made that the Senate
give notice that judgment would be given 10
ten days.
Mr. Carpenter opposed the motion and
urged that conviction was impossible because
two thirds of the Senate did not believe that
they had jurisdiction. The Senators who vot-
ed against the jurisdiction we're estoppcd by
their oaths from voting for conviction.
Mr.. Hoar replied and the debate continued.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
The House Of Representatives was engaged
with the consideration of Mr.. Banniug's bill
for army reductions.
MR. BLAINE.
The witness Muiligau appeared to-day before
General Huntou's sub Committee and testi
fed that when he came to Washington yester-
day he had 10 his possession two letters from
Blaine, kDowledging having corruptly received
$64 600 in railroad bonds; that Blaine called on
him aud begged with tears 10 his eyes for the
letters. Offering witness a consulship for them
aud threatening If witness refused to surrender
them, to commit suicide witness at las; gave
him the letters to read, upon Blaine prolnis-
Jog On his honor to return them. Alter
getting them ne refused to deliver them up.
This the witness testified to 10 Blaiue'5 pres
euce, and he acknowledged having the letters,
bus would not permit the committee 10 inspect
them, because, he said, they related 10 private
matters and III .bt be misconstrucd. He was
given until 1920 clock to morrow morning 10
consult with his counsel.
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EEETFO" S-9LES.

TyTENSIVE SALE OF HOUSEHOLD
~ AND KITCHEN FURNITU RE-On ac-
count of the business engagements of Georse
w. Harrison at Lake Michigan, and his 'nten-
tons to remove thereto, will sell, at his resi-
d"nce, corner of Royal and Prince streets com
nencing ut 10 o'clock y. m, tn UkSDAl, me
Sth day Of June, I'll the FURNITUk NE ana
FIXTURES contained therein, consisting OF q
large assortment of choice Furniturr. CHINA,
elias Tinware, &c, &c Also a large lot Of
CHOICE FLOWERS in pots. The PROPER
TY FOR RENT to good tensnt The grounds
are handsomely laid out, has an abundance OF
choice fruit, over one hundred grape vines IN
full bearing and first rate vegetable garden
attached.
Terms of Sale: All sums under S25 cash
over $50 sixty days endorsed paper, bearing
interest at per cent
LUTHER d. HARRISON,
NH o7-tJ0 Auctr. for Thos. Smith.
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Turkey.

ST.. PETERSBURG, June 1.-The journal De
ST. Petersburg of TO day says: But the solicl-
tude of Europe to prevent the crisis irom ri To-
crcasing in gravity remains UNCHANGED. Inc
Powers continue TO agree 10 their desire to de
mand from the Turkish Government, whatever
that Government be, the execution OF lndls'
peusable reforms.
CoNsTANTlNopLE, May 3l.-Advices from
the PROVING. state that the change Of rulers is
everywhere received with Satisfaction.
RAGUsA, June 1.-The Insurgents attacked
the Tut kish troops near Stolatz on Tuesday.
The Insurgents admit they were driven back
to Gatzko, whence they retired upoa BamenaD.
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Ex s.rnnn a. Mise.

Real Estate Agents and Auctioneers.
~ aSlKABnE PROPERTY On KING ST.
~ FOR SALE-By virtue of D decree of tho
Corporation Court for The city OF A exandra,
pronounced ut its April term, 1876, in the SUIT
OF y. Moran rs. Johnston, &c, the undsrsign-
ed Commissioners, will, by pubic auction, IN
the city of Alexandria, on TUESDAY, the 18TH
day OF June, at II o clock m, on the premises,
otter for sale, \ valuable THkE B-oTOkY ia
BRICK HOUS + on the south side of King HE
street, IL the city of Alcxandria, Va, between
Fairfax and Royal streets, now in the possession
of A. Mora1, being twenty feet on King street,
and running buck south 90 feet.
Terms: one tenth Of the purchase money TO
be paid in cash, and the residue to be paid IN
three equal instruments payable at six, twelve
and eighteen months, with interest from thcd day
Of sac bonds with good security to be taken tor
the deferred payments, and the title to DO re-
tanned until they are paid
F. L. SMITH, Jr.,
u. l.. SMOOT,
my BITS Commissioners OF Haln.
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The WinSlOW Case.

MANCHESTER uoe 1.-The Guardian Lon,
don correspondent says: The Government will
not surrender Wiusiow until supplemental
treaty has been negotiated between Great Br.
tain and the United States eubodying the
primo! pies of the act of 1870. The correspon-
dent also says communications are now passing
between J. ondon and Washington for that pur-
pose. If an arrangement is not reached by
June Is Winslow will be released.
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knights TelnDIarS.

PHILADELPHIA, June l.-Upw4rds of 10, 00Q
Knights icmplars, many Of them mounted, pa
radcd the streets Of the city this morning. The
Ceat appearance and martial bearing of the
meu was much commented upon, and it is ad-
milei by all that finer demonstration never
took place in this city. The presence Of so
many visitors, and the buildings, public and
private, being literally hidden in bunting and
festive offerings, added much to the attractive
ness OF the parade
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ARRIVED.
u S steamer Fern, New York.
Steamer Express, Baltimore, to Jos Broders
i Go.
Schr Narcissa, Philsdelphis, to a Perpener.
Schrs N II Skinner, John Nj Hall and Annie
Nj Allen, for Geol getown
SAILED.
Schr Hattie V Kelsey, Ailyn's Pit, by Amer
lean Coal Go.
Schrs Z Sweeny, Annie 5 Gaskill, Jane l.
Newton, Mary 4 Long and W Thomas, from
Georgetown.
MEMORANDA.
Schr S G Smith, hence, at Boston 3th.
Schr Il T Hedges, hence, at N Bedford 18th.
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TRY it; keep trying it, and try it again. We
say this because We believe that the health:
happiness and prosperity of the people depend
upon the proper Use Of these medicines, which
have prove! so successful in eradicating dis
ease and defeating DEATH The medicine SO
effective in its cure OF disease is the great
Southern remedy, Simmons Liver Regulator.
Try it; we believe that the first trial will be
satisfactory.
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,EXANDRlA GAZETTE AND VIRGINIA ADV ERTISER

cellent condition and the rider was three min,
utes ahead of time at 100 miles. At 1920 1876
miles had been covered. At IL o'clock l46
miles had been ridden. Half the distance
(l523 miles, was completed at 1880 Parker
being then forty FIVE seconds ahead of time.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-06-01

During the progress ola picnic at Glymont,
Tue sday, fight occurred which resulted
in s:veral persons being seriously wounded.
The authorities Of the county 10 which ely.
mont is located have taken steps to prosecute
the participants 10 the ARRAY.
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TRUSTEE'S SiLEOF FALLS Gnu ACu
1 PROPERTY, FAIRFAX CO., VA.-On
SATURDAY June 10, 1876, on the promises,
the subscribers rs trustees created by u deed
o. trust from Joseph Ii Holiidge and wife. for
the benel. o! l.. S. Abbott, dated May 3,h, 1871,
will sell, by public auction, all that certain
PIECE Or PARCEL OF GROUND, in Falls
Church township, Fairfax county, w. porton
of larger tract purchased by Abbott from
Seweli, bounded and described rs iolloWs,vM:
BEGINNING nj a stake in the centrc OF avenue
and y corner OF the lot sold Isaac ,. HollidgeDy
the said Abbott; thence with n line OF shld lot
south 1879 east 93 poles to stake and pile OF
stones in the outer line near some trees now
marked as pointers; thence with the outline no"
marked north so cast Is poles and links to
marked Chestnut tree standing on hili ana
shown rs u corner of this lot and the land OF w.
i. Duncan and Lew Parker; thence Win
PurNer's line north l6t0 west 10 poles to
sm,.ll wild cherry tree standing IN the centre ot
the avenue before referred to; thence with the
snid centre south $40 woat II poles and Is links
to the ginning, containing TWENTI-NlNh
ACRES be the same more or less together
With MI the improvements and appurt1nAnce9.
Trims Ss0l 81, with interest from May .,
1874. md the costs Of sale, &c, say so, moro
or less to be paid in casn the residue to Do
paid on the 5!h day Of May, 1877, with inter-
est from day OF sale, the title 10 b. retained
until ai,l, and the property TO be rcsold nj pur-
chaser risk in c.se Of default
GEORGE B. IVES,
7. L. FOWLER
,nr 1Hwtv Trust""s
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-06-01
IELEGRAPHIC BRIEFS.

Cato won the high level handicap EPSON
race to-day, the American horse Preakness
coming in second,
The Episcopal Convention of New Jersey re-
solved that the closing OF the Centennial exhi-
bition on Sundays is right.
The Democratic Convention of Vermont nom
mated w. II H. Bingham for Governor.
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The Mustang Race.

New York, June l.-At Fleetwood Park
at a. w., Geo. Parker began bis second at
tempt 10 ride 305 miles in fifteen hours 90 thirty
Mustang ponies. He accomplished the first 80
Jules in Two hours and seventeen minutes, being
lutte ahead of time. Up to clock Parker
had ridden loo miles and at 10 o'clock be had
accomplished l27 miles. The track is in eX-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-06-01
1776. Centennial. 1876.
GRAND EXCURSION FOR FIFTEEN
DAYS,
BY BAY AND OCEAN,
FROM WASHINGTON TO PHILADEL-
pIIa AND RETITRN

+
PHIA AMI RETURN.
A largo Coaster, of $50 tons burthon, is en-
gagged for the occasion, which will leave Ninth
Street wharf j u n 26th, at p. m; returning,
will leave Philadelphia JULY 9th, at / y. M,
stopping at Cape May, Norfolk, Fortress Mon
roe, Piney Point Blackistono's Island.
Tickets, including meals, berth and admission
to the exhibition SZ5
ms-Tickets limited to one hundred.
Three days in Philadelphia, July Sd, 4th and
9Th. o
For particulars inquire of John l.. Hall, 400
18th st., S. W. Tickets can be procured from F..
d. Stuart 443 7th St, NV ; John Webster. Va
ave, between l.! and 1st sts., sw John l. Hall.
40 18th St., $, w.; E. Chsmplin. l2th st., het
G B. Graham, lZ30 Penn. av; Martin Baker
7,h st. wharf; H. p. Cal ter 18th St; A. Clark
firm of Clark s. Owens, Washington; Hugh
Latham, Alexandria, Vs..
Those wishing to avail themselves Of this OPP.
po,tunity should apply for tickets before the
18th of June my 25-tJlo
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CANAL CoMMERCE.

Arrived Boats w Hunter, T Patton and
& l. Boothe, to American Coal Co; Mattle to
Jas McGraw; Hubert s. Kirby, limestone, to
+ Francis.
Departed-Bo Hubert s. Kirby, & Por-
ter, l. A Long, A Wintringham, h Delite!d,
K II Miller, 5 s Howison, NJ NJ Lewis and W
G.. Hunter,
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EXCURSIONS.


$3.50 $4,000
The steam boat NJ AIRY WASHINGTON will
make Daily Excursions to Mt Vernon Springs
Marshall Hall and Glymont including Sun
days, stopping vt the various landings, viz
Coling wood, the Forts, White House, Gunston
and Brick Yard, commencing Sunday, Juno 4.
leaving her wharf, foot Of Prince street, at . ~
u. m, returning about o'clock p, NJ Fare Tor
ton persons 40. zach club of ten or more zoe
each Families can take u pleasant days tIip
down the river and enjoy the healthy fresh air
ut reasonable rates. No intoxicating drinks
sold on board the boat. The Mary Washington
can BIG chartered for ening excursions or to
return fof any parties tnas may wish to remain
Vt ar,y Of the above named re=o rts until night
For further information spply to n. BOUSH
Il SON Or on board. 10 It'll
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Police REPORT. Charles Beunerlce, q
tramp, hailiug from France, for being disor-
dery on lha street, was ordered to leave town
forthwith.
Four dodgers were accommodated at the sa-
toa house last night.
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"a A GREAT BARGAIN-Havng ST

- A GKEAT BARGAIN-Having ar
e ranged to take up my residence in San
Francisco, respectful y offer for sale that ex-
celent BRICK DWELLING HOUSE and
LOT OF GROUND, numbered az, on Lee ST.,
between Prince and Duke, in which am now
living in Alexandria, Va
This house is we'll constructed and pleasantly
located. 1t contains IA rooms and most Of the
modern improvements. such as hot and cold
water, gas bath room and water closet, heaters
kitchen range sc.
Upon the lot, which has fine front on Lee
street, and extends back $50 feet to wide alleys
is frame stable, wood house. some truit trees
vines. sc
Price low and terms liberal.
HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, &c, at pri.
vate sale. D. l.. SMOOT,
nv 13-tf PO. box WS, Alexandria, Va.
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An excellent remedy. DR.. Bulls Vegetable
Pills are superior as catharic to any other 10
all the uses to which purgative is employed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-06-01

~x FOR SALE OR RENT-The LARG Z
IN BRICK DWELLING HOUSE corner Of
Washington and Queen streets in good order {;
has gas and water yards on the south and west
sides; is convenient to churches, Postothce, and
railroad depots.
an loft T. r lloyd ia Queen ST.
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lit The schr DEXTER having part of a
sssHcargo engaged for Richmond, Va, any
one desiring to take the balance OF freight room
or any part will apply to
il lo2* N. BOUSH s. SON.
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IBY TELEGR APH ]

New YORK June l-Stoeks active and
strong Money 8. Gold l2s Flour quiet and
unchanged. Wheat quiet and unchanged Corn
steady.
BALTIMORE June 1.-Virginia SKIES, de,
ferred !; Vlrgin'as, consolidated; 66t 40. ~, !na
series 81. Cotton frmer and higher middling
III Flour ste.dy; demand fair; prices un;
changed Whest dull and lower; Marylsn
red lUal4O; do. amber las; do. white l2oal4O /;
other grades nominal Corn-Southern quiet !;
Western quiet and easier; Southern whte 90 ;
Southern yellow 56s57; Western mixed /
spot So June; 58s July Oats steady and IN
changed. Rye armer. but quiet, at 10 3d. Hay
dull and unchanged. Provisions quiet, but
iirmer. Pork SO Bacon-shoulders st clear
RIB sides Ill; hams l4i-l5. Lard dull and
weak; refined ID. Butter dull and heavy; West.
ern, good to fne 19a22 i;cfee more active and
tirmer Rio cargous 154alSt jobbing l5sal9t
Sugar steady and firm At 9salO. Whiskey dull
a. 81 III.
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IN FOR SALE, IN ALEX IN DRlA, VA,
VI VALUABLE REAL ESTATE, CON.

"a FOX SALE, IN ALEA : n DkIA, n,
VALUABLE REAL ESTATE, CON
SISTING OF DIV Ell Ii N GS, STORE
HOUSES AND LOTS.
No. |. TWO large TWO-STORY BRICK
STOREHOUSES, Nos. SO and So, situated on
the southeast corner of King and Lee streets,
and one THREE-STORY BRICK Dwell
LING No. 8, adjacent, on Lee street
No. 2. LARGE LOT, with FRA Me BUILD
ING, on Lee street, next to Citizens Bank.
No. 3. TWO FRAME DWELLINGS, Nos.
SO and H. with fno lots attached, on Wolfe ST.,
near Fairfax.
No a. LARGE LOT, with FRAME BUILD
ING, on Fairfax, near Franklin.
For particulars enquire of THOS SMlTH,
No. 404 9th ST., n. W., Washington, D. G., or
VIM. T. HERRICK, No. As King ST., Alexan-
dria Va nv l6-lm
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aa FOR RENT-The three story BRICK
NJ HOUSE, No. 81 south Fairfax street. Pos
session given on the 18th instant. Apply TO
VIM VINCENT, Carpenter, or to Mrs MA
RIA GARDNER Leesburg, Va my ll-lw
sa FOR RENT-A comfortable BRICK
III HOUSE, on Queen street, between Wash
ington and Columbus streets; he's five rooms
and summer kitchen also sh ade trees and large
yard. Rent low to 3 prompt paying tenant.
Apply to +. A. KERRY, No. 81 King street.
my Of
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FOX RENT-The STOREHOUSE Nc.
Ei 81 King street, corner of King and Fairfax
streets This is fine stand for business ard has
been occupied for many years as q dry goods
store Possession given at once. Apply TO FL.
SMITH, 1st National Bank, or No. 81 south
Pitt street. my l7-eotf
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l1TRAWBERRY FESTIVAL
~ OF!If
SUNDAY SCHOOL M. .CHUHCH SOUTH,
At Young Mems Christn. Ass Rooms,
Tuesday, Wednesday. Thursday and Friday
Evenings, May 81 and 81, and } une and z.
A most pleasant evening is guaranteed to ALL
my "a IL
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FOR SfLE OH KEN-T.

FOR RENT-TWO desirable STORES
H$i on King street-one with DWELLING;
also one on Fairfax street Possession given
June lst. Apply to VIM. N. BROWN, No. 8
n Fairfax street. my 22-1m
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COMMERCIAL.

ALEXANDRIA MARKET, June l.-There Is no
change in the market since last report Wheat
: in good receipt, and prices hold firm; sales to-
,sv Of 1900 bushels at $50 for white and l27,
1,5 l$7, 1873, l45 l47 and $50 for fair to choice
r,a Corn remains dull anu quiet. and prices
s;e unchanged sales to-day of l64S bushels at
Il, tor white, and 5Os55 for poor to good mixed,
and So for yellow.
BALTIMORE CATTLE MARKET. May 81, 1876
Beef Cattle Prices to-day ranged as follows:
Best Beeves......... ..::...........4 10 10
GENERALLY rated first quality ..-.""...4 81 4 10
Medium or good fair quality ...........i w . 81
ordinary thin Steers, oxen and Cows3 60 w
General average Of the market. .....o w
Extreme range ofprices. .""............' oO 70
Most Of the sales were from. ...-."..4 81 70
The quality Of the Cattle this week compared
tsvorably with that OF last weeks offerings
There was no activity at any tune IN the market
and prices are /, &c per ID lower. Total receipts
for the week 1857 head. Total sales Tor the
week 1855 head.
sheep and Lambs-The movement in the
Sheep market this week has also been to lower
tgures The only activity in operations has
he n with al Eastern demand which would not
come in except at much lower figures for Lam bs
and sales have been confined largely to that
class of dealers. Prices are still tending down
ward We quote good butcher Sheep ut 4so3c
few selling al the latter figure Lambs oOaS4
per head, and safe per ID when sold By weight
Receipts this week 1904 head
Hogs There is very large falling off in
prices this week, and even at the decline the
!nsrSet has shown little life. The highest igure
ms week is but little above the lowest Of last
week, and prices are still tending downwsrds:
We quote light bacon Hogs at Sis9c. and good
ia, butcher Hogs at 9u9tc, most sales having
been made at SSs9c per ID, and few at the ex-
treme top quotations above. The quality com
pared quite tavorably with that of las: weeks
offerings Receipts this week 92zS head.