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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-02-11

N ADDITIONAL GIFT or $4,000 BY ITS
FOUNDERS.
To the Editor o. the Free Press and Times
The Trustees Of the Fletcher Free Library
take great pleasure IN announcing to the
public that Mrs. and Miss Fletcher have
added to their former gifts to the Library
four thousand dollars to be expended in the
further purchase Of books. and in printing
the catalogue. This handsome and timely
gift Will enable the Trustees to put upon
the catalogue a good number of very desir-
able books, and LAYS our citizens under still
further obligations to Mrs and Miss
Fletcher, whose thoughtful benevolenee has
already done so much for our city.
L. &. WARE. Secretary.
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CLOSING BUSINESS

The ,Jmmittee on resolutions introduced
the ioll owing additional resolutions, which
were adopted
Resolred That the Rev. IL T. Fuller, by his IN
compensated iaoors in editing the Vermont depart
ment Of the MassaeAu.eHs Teacher through 1874.
and OF the New EngiaHd Journal Of Education Ia
1875 has done gnal service to the cause OF eduea
ton in this State, and is entitled 10 the heatues'
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-02-11

WESTERN VERMONT Masonic UNIoN.-lhe
arrangements for the Western Vermont Ma
sonic Union. which takes place at Brandon
On Tuesday. the 22d. have been fully com
pleted The meeting viii be strictly Masonic
the members appearing 10 regalia' and. as
thu, i. the first reunion the Association has
! held. large attendance will doubtless be
called ont. la the afternoon business
meeting will be held in Masonic hall, at
o'clock. for the election of officers and the
transaction OF other business. An orehes-
t-al concert will take place in the Town
Hall. at : p. m. followed at O'Clock by an
address by L. W. Redington, ESD
of Rutland. At 1870 p. IN, the mem
bers will have their banquet at the Bran
don House, Hon. f. 5 Dana, OF Corn,
wall. acting as toa>t-master. Dorlng 5 banc
Of Troy. y. Y. will furnish the music iol
the occasion All attending the Union anc
paving full fare will be furnished with fre'
return tickets over the Central Vermont an
all lines under its control.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-02-11

WATERBURY, -Thirty-two persons were
baptized by Rev. W nderwood at the
NJ. f. church, on Sunday, February, 9th
There have been hity-two reclaimed since
the last quarterly meet ing. and numbers
have been converted at the Cougregatlo nal
church under Rev. Mr.. Wheeler.
There has been four or five days sleigh
ing, but the snow l. thawing OF again
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-02-11

NV RAILROAD w hitehall lumber deal
a-- complain that they find themselves de-
barrel from the New England markets by
-.a-5u of the discrimination of the mana
gers Of the Vermont roads in favor Of Bur
uugJ1n Formerly they had trade OF half
million dollars per annum with New Eng
land, and now they control not dollar Of
that trade They say that while Burling-
ton j. able to ship lumber to Boston for S35
per ear load, Whitehall is obliged to pay
Sj2 notwithstanding the fact that the dis
t4uae from the latter place Is seventy miles
Jess than from the former To remedy this
STATE Vt affairs the town Is asked to assist
taa Delaware and Hudson Canal Company
DO .p7ning a line from Whitehall to Middle
Granville, connecting by the Rensselaer,
aui Whitehall Railroad with the Troy and
Boston. and thence through the HoosaC
Ilnlc. to Boston This road, they claim
Will furnish a shorter route. Of easier grade
and less rates than the Vermont line now
lrBing Burlington freight can possibly
compete with
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-02-11

ESD Oh The RAILROAD WAR-The Mont
,luer Natrimql understands that arrange
ments are being made by which the present
air,li difficulties between GOV. Smith
and GOV. Page are to be amicably settled.
BluJr has it that GOV. Smith Is to pur-
chase the stock Of Gov. Page, and the
after is to discontinue his suits and grace
t4.y retire from any connection or contr5-
yor-y with the road
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-02-11

BRIsToL-A very great religious interest
Is manifested here. and the meetings con-
tinue with undated success. All denOmin-
ations unite in the work and the meetings
are held every evening Nearly 100 have
expressed desire to Join the army OF the
Lord" that recently were His decided OPP
moments
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-02-11

IaAr ST. Ais p FEMALE sAroaIER The
.-ale -mugasr- and accOmpHce IN the
Morgan silk robbery at Montreal, some
three months ago, now confined in ST.
Adams jul under the name Of Marion
B-iu-ht.d. j. said TO be the notorious Mol
.s lI..ir5ok, who was in the custody Of
Western detective some months ago, en-
rl. between Chicago and New York, and
when passing through Canada refused to
inter the United States
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-02-11

RECEIVERS or TIE MONTPELIER AND WELLS
RIVER RAILROAD ArPoINTED.-Ih Mont
peUer and Wells River Railroad case came
cd before Judges Ross and Powers, at 81
Johnsbury, Friday. relative to the appoint
meut Of a receiver for said road and further
decisions upon the functions issued by
Judges Ross and Powers, arising out OF the
recent troubles in this corporation. There
was a large attendance. The hearing lasted
from two o'clock IN the afternoon until
10 30 at night. Many afiiavits. cross bills
10 the suit now pending and other pagers
we're filed and read. Finally the court ap-
pointed Hon. ". Ii. H. Bingham, of stowe.
aud 5 Thompson. of Lyndon, receivers
Of the road The court also decided TO let
the injunction stand for the present.
SUDDEN DEArn On Tuesday afternoon
a stranger giving the name of Gregory
-aId TO be a native of East St. Johnsbury
evidently the worse Tor liquor, called at
Trips Hotel in Proctorsville and retired
ar O'Clock Not appearing at breakfast
the next morning his sleeping room door
was forced open, when he was found IN
diving condition. Dr. Story was at once
called. bat his patient ceased to breathe
IN Few moments. Apoplexy from the use
o.! ~timulants was the cause Of his death
lie va, formerly a travelling agent for thu
sale OF the Clark y Chapman Company :
patent water wheels, of Turner's Fails
Mass. but had not been in their employ fol
the past six months. lie was destitute oil
money.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-02-11

MoEgIsvil1E-C G.. Il Page i back again
in the store opposite tie depot, L. b Boyn
ton having sold on; to him and gone into
the village hotel
The celebrated tr1tting horse " Tommy,
owned by Dow, of Albany. fell dead while
being driven in the road near the village,
Saturday. lie was valuable animal.
DR.. Holbrook. Of Wolcott. has rented
DR.. {. G. Rublee'- house and taken pos
session, Rub.ee going t. Massachusetts,.
The mail train now goes East at 6 - and
West at -.
q. p. Hardy and E. B M5ssiaw have
rented the store owned By { K. Pave AMI
have opened a large stock OF dry goods
1t Is understood that Est Lynne '' Is to
be repeated a, the end Of the winter term OF
school. to be succeeded with a farce, the
proceeds to be devoted to school purposes.
Richard Stone. of Waterbury. has pur-
chased the house owned by Sanford S.ocum
and part OF hi store, now occupied by Mat
thews a Churchill
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-02-11

JERICHO CORNERS The marriage of Mr..
Morton W. Booth and Miss Sarah f. Van
yiiet, both Of this village. took place at the
residence Of c. Van Vliet, on Wednesday
evening, February3' Friends of the par
ties 10 the number of about fifty were pres
emit, and the many rich gifts showed the
high testimony in which Mr.. Booth and his
estima5le bride are held by a large circle.
The happy pair left by first train for Mon
treal
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-02-11

BUSINESS DEPRESSION .-0ne slate dealer,
one marble dealer and two farmers, Of Cas-
Teton, failed, last month. Total liabilities
from sixty to seventy thousand dollars,
most of them hcme claims or debts ; assets
probably half the above amount.
Tle creditors of John Harmon, OF Nil
ton. have agreed to accept twenty-five per
cent.
Representatives Of majority lin
amount) of the creditors of L. f. Aiming
ton. of St. Adams. have voted to accept 40
per cent. Certain New York houses, how
ever, have instructed their agents not to
accept the compromise, for they desire to
have Mr.. Arlington investigated
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-02-11

In spite o. your teeth.
Both above and beneath.
Being -btly enlmeled and thil.
They viii never break down,
Nor turn yellow nor brown
!! the SuL1uosI's dal y brushed q
FEB %, -deld1wlw
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-02-11
FARM FOR SALE.

SNI1UATED In the town o. SheihuTn. six and one
- half IL es from Burlin- ton. and two and une
hal miles from eheburn depot. sad iarn euuia ms
les acres, 81 tably divided into mCwn- ulase
and pasture land. II Is well fenced aud plenty OF
wood Tor The use O. the farm. There i a nice
sugar orchard o. 1000 trees. Also thrifty young
apDle orchard o. 20, trees. The buildings arc IN
excellent condition, consistin. OF a large house ,
also tenant house cattle barn So by 20. iurnishn :
stsbblin. for "a hesd, and holding hay enough T.
winter them, horse barn, hay barn, corn house and
wood shed. Good well at house and never falling
spring at harzs. This farm has kept 'or number
OF years p head 81 cattle and horses. The farm
will be sold cheap aud reasonable forms, as the
subscri Der has business IN New York, which re-
Qures his attention. For .urther particulars call
% or address MICHAEL MAGUIKE,
Febll-3}w3w Shelblrn. Vermont.
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FAIRFAX -ATTENPTED SUICIDE -Eiward
NevnS, of Fairfax. attempted to commit
suicide, Monday. by cutting his throat
with bread knife. On Wednesday he was
still alive, bat the physicians pronounced
his recovery impossible. Nevins was some
seventy years Of age. Mental dependency
ia assigned as the cause of the rash act
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-02-11
RICHMOND Two races took place on the
ice. Saturday, with the following result ;


P sa, les. enters ;. z. Silver Tail >
Il. Bennett. b. m. White Face !
W h Chr stan, blk. 2. Billy
Time 2ij, 2.i2, 2-iu, 2.39, go.
There will be leap wear dance at Loves
Hotel. on Friday evening, February 18th.
A general good time is expected.
The ice 10 the river is very fine AMI sport
ing men do not fail to improve it to exer-
else their horses
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sew Advertisements.

VERMONT STATE NORMAL, school,
AT JOHNSON.
THE SPRING TERM will begin the ijth Of Feb
! rusry Forty scholarships Tree TO those DESTROYS
OF taking the Normal Course. All applicants for
scholarships should be present he first Gay Of the
term Send Tor Gaia ozue
WILLIAM c. CRIPPEN.
Jan %, t-&W3w Principal.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-02-11

McQuIvEY-HooKER.-I Mddebury, Jan. 2oth.
by Rev. f. P. Hooker Alton McQuivey, az Kiptop'
and Mary Hooker OF Middlebury.
JAooBs-EoAtDNAs.-In Middleburv Feh let
by Rev Z. P. Hooker. Arnold f. Jacobs NJ Cleve-
land, Ohio and Eva ]. Bosrdman, Of sIddlesury.
sAsnERsoy-HowE in Middlebury, Feb.'ei. by
Rev. r. p. Hooker. VIM II. Sanderson 0: Brandon
and Libbie A. Howe, Of Middlebury.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-02-11

The evening session OF the Board Of
Vermont Academy was held in the same
place The first question was the reslgna-
ton Of the financial agent, Rev. Mr.. Wilbur.
This the board refused to accept, and took
such steps a. seemed to be necessary to re-
tain him. His report showed that the S25,-
coo necessary to be raised before commenc-
ing to build was nearly completed, and a
building committee was appointed. who
are expected to take Immediate steps to-
wards the erection of the building. 1t Is
will be ready to open with the iall term
RlHiand HrQld.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-02-11
REnIVTtON IN TRE fh;CEs an
wtTrntyol;a.
HetDr,, to Rafe~ ChorgeR BE-
fnr',' The Dar.

Watches Will SOW be cleaned
for Sl.GO instead OF Si.jO, and
all watsHs AVID other repairing
upperIaining TO the business
ADVANCED during tile war, now
dome AT the old iitrsM. In
unaKiug this change ] wish 10
SAY that have p0 desire 10 cmt
un.irr prices. only charging the
same ~ in Rutland and other
towns. and have dome what Z
console msiousIy believe the lin rs
de sss;lSss
! Fet3, tj&wIi q. w. W1NGAFE.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-02-11
spanish MerlGO sheep.


MIDDLEBuRY, Vt, Feb. 4th, 1876
At a meeting called by the Vermont
breeders Of Spanish Merino sheep. to con-
suit with regard to organizing a registry
Of pure bred Spanish Merino sheep, they
elected Col Z. $ Stowell, Of Cornwall.
Chairman, and f. D. Brush, of Shoreham,
Secretary.
Voted, that committee on resolutions be
named by the chair. who appointed the
following gentlemen T. ID. Barton. of
Waltlam j I. Rich, of Shoreham Geo.
Hammond, of MiddlebuIy X. j. Jones. of
Cornwall f. Townsend, OF Pavilion Cen
tire. n. y.
Voted, that said committee draft resolu-
tons setting forth the views OF the Vermont
breeders OF Spanish MerinO sheep to be act
cd upon az an adjourned meeting that
said committee send copy OF said rcsolu-
lions to the Board Of Directors OF the Ohio
Wool Growers Association and confer with
them in relation to joining with them IN
a national registry OF Spanish Merino
sheep.
Voted, that copy of the doings OF this
meeting be sent to the Burlington FREE
Pass, Middlebury Register. Rutland
Gio5e and Rutland Herald for publication.
Voted. to adjourn this meeting to meet
at the Addison House in Middlehury, VT.
on the second Wednesday Of March next.
at 10 O'Clock m.
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T-B-C
The Sprn- months present DECIyED ADVANTAGES
other o. the year fcr attendance at tho
Troy BUSINESS COLLEGE, a. the School e
then less crowded and pupils receive extra atten-
ton Those who should select The most favorable
time. No yaclton IN Summer Forcltslogue. Civ
ing iui. Information, address,
JN0. r. CARNELL, Principal Troy, Y
Sept 3 dSS WON ms
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became weak again and the prices declined OF Ia
per cent; the latter for Lake shore. The other
features were Michigan Central and Western Union
At tho close the market was little firm. at a re-
day.
Transactions aggregated 10000 shares with DIT in
cpal dealings as follows Ohos, Il, so /; Lake
Shore, $500; Northwestern, 1870; prefer ed,
1870 st. Paul, II 900; preferred, 1850; Western
Union, %. 400; Pacific Mail. 69sU; Michigan Cen
trail, 100; Erie, 3,4OO
GOLD closed at lJ2}Gll2f.
MONEY at 4 per cent.
6OVERNMEN rs active and steady
STATE BONDS quiet and nominal.
STOCKS are active and unsettled.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-02-11

NokIH HuNTINGr0N. Sylvia. wife OF
Ieman Johns. died, February It'll, at the
age Of b years. She Wa an estimablc wo-
man and will be much missed by large
circle 90 friends She was long IA patient
sufferer from an internal cancer. Nj.
Johns Is at present afflicted with yArl-
c0se veins on his limbs. rendering ampnta-
tiun necessary to the saving of his life, and
fears are entertained that this severe rene
dy may prove fatal. lie has been a man OF
great muscular power, having accepted a
challenge from the champion wrestler OF
south America, and, being victorious. won
the belt and watch. which are still IN his
possession.
1t is sand that Mr. Rollin c. Rromley
late town clerk and postmaster, has posi-
ton in Washington, Il. c, a. messenger
for Senator Eimunl-. at u salary OF 500
per month.
The village school l. taught by NJ. Good
rich. a student al Miiilebury College
\ dancing school Is held once IN two
week. with very iIll Attendance at Collin :
Nutc.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-02-11

EssEN JCNCrIoN The concert under the
auspices Of the Ladies Baptist Aid Society
came of at Essex Junction. a. advertised,
on Friday evening. Feb. 18th. The pro-
gramme was fully carried out, and consist
Ell OF a fine selection from the most popular
composers of the day. As whole the en-
tertainment was a rare treat to which We are
seldom permitted to listen. The song The
DAY Is DONE by Miss Stanley, and the
"Milkmail' : Marriage Song by Miss Storrs
were both highly applaudel. the execu-
lion OF which manifested high degree Of
culture Messrs. Phillips and Fuller per
formed their parts in their usual inimitable
style. {. +. McOmbcr. who assisted at the
piano. won high and deserved praise. The
net proceeds of the concert amounted to
50
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Feb ll-R3n
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high testimony in which Mr.. Booth and his
estima5lc bride are held by a large circle.
The happy pair left by first train Tor Mon
treal
UNpERuIll CENrRE-Mrs. John Barrett
retired Tuesday night apparently a well
as usual. and was found dead in the morn
ing It's supposed that her death was
caused by heart disease.
\ young lady. daughter of Arthur Cav
anaugh, while trying to build a fire out-of-
doors had her clothes take fire, and they were
nearly burned off before the flames were ex-
tinguishol ~ lat accounts she was bare
ly alive Her mother and sister were bad
ly harmed in trying to extinguishthe flames.
UNDERHu1-A Young Ladies Aid Society
was formed, last Saturday, and has some
thirty members Their first object Is TO as
sst the Home for Destitute Children IN
Burlington. and one OF the members has
visited the Home. for the purpose Of learn
| ing W hat was mos; needed
THE ST. JouNsBURY FIRE The work Of
reconstruction at the Fairbanks scale works
Is making great progress. The new shops
are framed and partly up. The work form
erly done in the burned shops has been or
gained in other buildings, and in four
working days alter the FIRE, scales were
again being sealed, packed and delivered.
MEETING OF rHE Boards or THE BAPTIST
STATE CONVENTION AND The VERMONT ACiD-
Envy. TUESDAY afternoon the board Of the
Baptist State Convention met in the par
lors Of the Baptist church in Rutland The
session lasted until after six clock and was
/ devoted to the usual routine work and dis
cussing various means Of promoting the IN
terest- Of the weaker churches in this State
| The report of the treasurer showed 1 deficit
/ for the year Of nearly one thousand dollars
| There has been a steady decrease in the
amount contributed 10 thin work for the past
/ three year,. and the convention propose to
! take measures tor Increasing the amount for
/ the present year. IL was believed that II
the churches could be fully informed as
to what the convention was doing, the
necessary funds would be forthcoming.
VERMONT ACADEMY.
The evening session OF the Board Of
Vermont Academy was held in the same
place. The first question was the resigna-
ton OF the financial agent, Rev. Mr.. Wilbur.
This the board refused to accept, and took
| such steps a. seemed to be necessary to re-
tain him His report showed that the S25,-
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-12-18

$50; cakum, y bale. navy. S. American nAVE
l 50; best navy. s.
0ATs-0ats. mixed. 47A5oc per bushel.
ONI0NS-Per Dbl. 81 so.
flaS FRET Kegs, zoo TO 2 Is; half Dbl, $50
to 4 so.
P0fAT0Es-ss ooss Is per barrel. Sweet
potatoes. 81 25tOs5.
PIrKLES-PoF e~aii-bsrrcl. 4 20 to 5 0Q.
PAINT6-lnneeol o.. IS, gsiled. 80;
,nrpentine, &c; iapaa dryof 1891 10 putty,
nix. 10, bladdefs, Ahcs vafnish. coach, 3 Oh;
oopal,. No. IL 75; hre-pro0f paint, dry. &c:
Venetian red. dry. Cockssn's. $40; yellow
ochre, dry, French, 80; white lead. 10Gllc;
red lead. lie: cottage colors, 9x9l0Hc.
PEAS-e1 6012 GO v bushel
RICE Ordinary 70 ohoics. 5Md7%e-
SUGAR. L0UISIANA-In hhds, fair, $40
SIC: new, fully .air, $3.50: prime, 9AG9H;
choine, 9M0l0e; yellow clarified, l0k to lie;
white. llht to 12c; barrelsd, 40 higher.
SUGAR, REFINED Refined A,l2%9l2Nc;
crukhel and powered 1910; eTanuIated lSIkc;
cut loaf. i4c per pound.
SYRUPS-Csmmon to fancy 4oc 10 $50 per
gallon.
SALT-Coarse and comurn fine 81 659l IS;
dairy in bbls; 2Tbt = 3 o.; liverpool coarse,
sacks, | 30 to 40; Liverpool 6ne, sacks. 81 to
| O. ptr Dbl.
SOAP Rosiu and German 5 to 6ke per ID.
SIARCH-lkdh Sc per Ii
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-12-18
FrIday, December 20, 1s7G.

n legal hours, In front Of the Court honas
Memphis, Tenn, proceed to sell 10 the highSst
bidder, Tor cash, the following described prom.
erty, to-wit; Situate, lying and beipR In The
county OF Shelby and State Of TENNESSEE;
One tract beginning at a stake 1898 clio feet
east ota stake IN the west boundary line Of
NO. lyl5, IN the name of Il. Levy; run.
ming thence east 5lg 3-lO feet to q stake on the
northeast corner Of Joy and LOgw0od's Joint
tract (tho same being the northwest corner Of
q tract Of land sold by Levi Joy, Leon Trour-
da'e and j. IL. Unthank to w. II. Barrett
nnd sald. corner being on the south side Of
B~reckintidge %avenue); thence sou h s76 s IL
teet 70 q stake on the south line Of raid JOY
and LogWood tract; thence Wost $40 Sic foet
70 q stare thence north 976 feet 8 inches to
the, beginning, teipg estimated 10 be eleven
and sixty our hundredths IN. go acres. For
lOl, Pase
The other tracts or parcels Of land are
known as lots 3, o and 7 Of George Dixon's
subdivision Of his land on Walnut street In
the city Of Memphis. in said county Of Shelby:
Beginning on the west lice Of Walnut street,
to Feet 9inches south Of the intersection VI
walnut and Dixon ~st.eots. being the north
east corner Of lot No 8: thence south with
walnut street $50 feet TO a stake; thence west
ny, feet 70 tho east side of an alloy 90 feet
widei thence north with said alley $50 feet 10
DizonB south line thence east l50 feet TO the
beginning. Soc Book 103, page 1856.
Levied on. as. the property OF defendant,
Mrs. j.S. Wright, to satisfy said judgment,
interest and costs.
Memphs, 23d day Of November, 1875.
O. Il. ANDERSON.
Sheriff Of Shelby county, Tenn.
y W. " COLEMAN, u. s.
Slay King, Attorney for plaintiff.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-12-18
doing in either.
COTTON.

The market this morning is easy, and
in order to effect sales factors generally
are disposed 10 accept a shade lower
prices. Official quotations, however, re-
main unchanged. Receipts here and
at the ports continue heavy, and the
tendency everywhere is toward lower
..:ann
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PUBLIC LEDGER.
FIaARgLAL w UOaAgAO.AL.
N
TEIITN UEUUkL VFFINNa- :
MEMPHIS, TENS.. December is. 1876. +


PBBLIc LEDeKR OFFfcE.
MKnPHIs. TENN. December is. 1916.
Business opened up rather today and
there is but little change to note in bank
ing circles. Exchange is coming in at a
lively rate, and rates remain unchanged,
AS follows: New York commercial bills,
&c discount buying aud selling at par;
Eastern sight, &c discount and selling
at par; New Orleans, buying at fc
discount aud selling at &c premium.
Curb stone or street brokers are a
tious, and charge from 2 to 81 per cent
per month. New York gold rates are
1918; here brokers are paying l07 to
1911 Stocks, bonds and local securities
continue dull and inactive, with little
doing in either.