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LETTER FROM HON. WIN. A. wHsE.
Len.
A Charge ReDeIIed.

CINCINNATI, July 25.-Wm. A. Wheeler
republican candidate for Vice President, ia
reply 70 q letter from VIM. Ampt, OF this
city, Ia regard 10 his action against the OHIO
river interest while IN Congress, writes as
follows: "The whole extent and nature of
the opposition on my part to the OHIO riy YER
interest has been grossly misrepresented.
Gen. Garfield Is now preparing an opening
campaign speech wherein the matter VIII be
fully explained
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tary visitors. or these, or some OF them, I
may give some account hereafter. But
make no promises. may feel too indifferent
10 Q tend any OF them, or, having gone that
far, may not feel in the humor for scrib-
bling. Idling by the seaside, where one
comes, as the poet says. to
Eat the lotos OF the Nile
And drink the poppies Of Ca.hsyn
is not conducive TO exertion, either physical
or mental. X.
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CAPTAIN ROWLAND CoNrRADICTED-A
point OF considerable Importance has been
9etermined by raising the yacht Mohawk.
When she was righted the main sheet was
found fastened with q double turn around
the cleat. In his testimony after arrest sail
ing master Rowland stated that he let 20
the main sheet, that It ran out about a third
Of the way and then caught in the block,
having become entangled In his oilskfn
coat. The discrepancy will throw doubt on
Y Tribune, t~'
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kilograms TO The Stsr.
HON WIN. A. WHEELER.
He Repels a False Csarge.
The SIOUX CAMPAIGN.
Dispatch from Gen. Crook.
THE EXTRACTION QUESTION.
SARATOGA RACES TO-DAY.
The SIOUX CAMPAIGN.
Dispatch from Gen. Crook.
THE EXTRACTION QUESTION.
SARATOGA RACES TO-DAY.
NEWS

FOREIGN NEWS.
A Swiss Town Destroyed by Fire.
LONDON, July 2a--Aloeuae, Switz srland,
was destroyed by Ore on the roth inst
All Quiet oa the TRINA.
bELSksDk, July 2S.-No news In regard %
.ne SeINo Iufklsh war Was received from
the 'front.' yesterday.
The Extradtttou Question.
LONDON, July IS The agent of the Asso-
ciateo Press has had an interview with T. ~
Minister Edwards Pierrepont In reference 10
TIE extrsditlon question. Mr.. Pierrepont
denled that Negotiations are proxressing
between Lord Derby and himself ana sail
that the United States took the view maj
The action Of Great Britain broke the treaty
OF 1872 President Grants message was An n
stantially based upon that assumption ana
he relegated the question 10 Congress Great
Britain, on the contrary, contends that the
treaty Is unbroken. and that her action Is
JUSTIFIED by It's provisions. Until this con-
nict OF opinion IL removed the negotiations
are unlikely 20 Se any progress, bat
Whatever steps a ken must necessarily
proceed 10 or froiL Washington. WHAT, IN
anything, Dori Derby may have received
from Sir Edward Thornton, the British
Minister at Washington, on the sublect.
Minister Pierrepont said be was not in
formed. Possibly instructions are now on
the way To him (Pierrepont) OF which Lord
Derby may have notice, but he himself IA
unadyised thereof The agent asked Mr..
flerrepont what Lord Derby meant by saw
Ing that he hoped 20 establish a provisional
arrangement 10 tide over the possibly
lengthy negotiations, To which he reolied..
II was In the House OF Lords, and besri thar
remark. think / know what Lord Derby
meant, but that Is for him 70 explain, not
iof me. But deny that am a party 10 any
negotiation. or course I cannot say what
ington."
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NEW YORK, July 1.-The Posts fnancial
article says: All the gold sales nave been al
ll1xaH.. Exchange quiet and unchanged.
Money is unchanged. Government bonds
are higher for the old 5-20s OF IS, x Tor the
6ss and new fives, and otherwise unchanged.
Stocks opened kax lower than at close of
yesterday, the latter Northwest During the
nrst hour New Jersey Central declined az,
and the remainder OF the list kak. From
then until noon there was recovery OF "a
y. and since noon the recovery has been
light and the market now In weak, with
prices about the lowest Of the day.
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FIRE IN PHILADELPHIA-B,uu OF the
Western Union Telegraph ODice.-At 1880 this
q. no. q IRE broke out In the Western Union
telegraph building, ct the southeast corner
The flames started in the battery. room, i'm.
mediately under the. roof, and burned
through Into the cupola, destroying the
cupola and all the wires running into the
building, cutting OF communist on. The
instruments were nearly all saved. Loss
about 3d. coo.
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OREEN RIVER, WYOMING, July 25-The
passenger train which arrived here yestsr-
day bound east, still remains. Teams, 10 is
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The saratoga RACE. ro-dax

SARATOGA, July 25.-Tne first meeting Of
the Saratoga Racing Association opened To-
pay. The weather was fine. Attendance
lair, and track In excellent condition. There
were seven starters In the first race distance
Rhadamantbus, Osseo, Inspiration. Josie O.
sister OF Kildare, and Madge. The race was
won BY Rhadamanthus, Inspiration second,
and Madse third. Time, Log. Madge was
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Two children Burned Co Death.

ClNUINNATI, July 25-Two young daugh-
tiers OF Mr.. Pritchsrd, near Logansport In.
diana, were burned 10 death on SUNDAY
night by the explosion OF an oil can from
which they were pouring kerosene on the
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BAExNo.I. JOY . ..virsisla slzss. dsssrrsd, s,<;
DAY. 6usar auiet and ssssdy, TX.
nALrIsoan; y9g s;.oosss. quiet and ernsr-
Vice. :ss.SI "a s% .s i =, r'a; sses e
western nrmer and higher; southsrn yhiss, 49,
ADD 40 ss 81 ;,ss.s. o.: sssd, 90 h- s
sis al "a 'is 20
si@. sholldsn. s.; els.s N Ode, iox iooss sc
ES..r s s.es... :. f,,,I IIs,s.sss:
s1d uosh:nsss: Esi.l dun. LIZ. SsssS.s.
tsis.s.ss e ce corn ssrs, 80; ess' S~s.
a o.r. hens e.: sr'E = ;Sssos9 ilIl sad heavy.
zcx os,S 49, \. - Am h: .ss ,oas ~; sho,
hE rokx, July 1..gloer quiet ana unchanesd.;
i ;Ss sSs. Is me -: q d;'::s
;ss ssssas;. Us. Sssass isss e. SsVi ~.
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NEW YORK, July 25.-Mrs. Rosa Teevau
lence, at the hands OF her husband, PatrIck.
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THE REPUBLICAN SENATORS held eau
Gus this morning ON the order OF business,
but Senators were reticent as to what was
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British Oarsmen &C the Centennial.

@ r,rHiLApELPHIA, July 25.-Wm. b Close,
>. 4; fenrose, A. Jameson, q. l.. N. Mann,
and 4. j. Walker (reserve), Representing the
Trinity College boat club OF Cambridge Uni
versity. England, arrived here from New
YORK last night, aud will go into training
NAL regatta.
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A TERRIBLE CLoUD-BURsr IN CALIFoR-
says about nine O'Clock on Sunday night q
cloud burst on the Diamond range of noun
tains, thirteen miles east OF that place,
nese wood choppers and probably q large
number of Italians camped In the canon get
ting out timber. The Italians were camped
be found it Is feared they all perishet,
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tWenty'tWo hours by the accident.
Fatal Exptostou.
An explosion on the Hack diamond 90

An eHploelou on the Black Diamond coal
mine al Mount Disblo. Cal, yesterday,
caused The death OF six miners. Five other
men were seriously Injured. The explosion
IVES occasloned by blast igniting the accu-
mulated coal dust
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-07-25
EVENING STAR.
Washington News and Gossip.
GOVERNMENT RECEIPTS To-pAY-Inter-
nal revenue, s23f,T2l IS; customs, s351 .Is2. 80.

FROM Z. NJ. Whitaker we have the excel
lent July number Of BldckaooOds Magazine,
Scott Co.'s reprint.
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AFFAIRS ON THE PACIFIC SLOPE.
a Nevada Town Flooded.

SAN FRANcfsCo, July ga dispatch
from Eureka, New, reports that heavy
rains on the surrounding mountains have
hooded that town, causing great consterna-
ton among the Inhabitants and csnsidera-
Ole damage 70 property, several houses hav-
ing been swept away. At last accounts the
water was subsiding. The storm seems 20
rom Elko reports washout on the Central
Pacific railroad near Osins; an engine And
nfteen freight cars were ditched, causing a
neavy loss OF property, but no loss of life.
The eastern bound express train was delayed
twenty. two hours hY The Accident
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-07-25

Mr.. T. j. BRADY. the new Second Assist
ant Postmaster General, took the oath of
Office this afternoon, and Immediately en-
tered upon the duties of that office.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-07-25

LABOR STRIKES-TWo hundred emploves
OF Bannister Stckenor, shoe manufactur-
ers, OF Newark, N. J., struck yesterday
against a reduction of wages. 1.-The four
neymen vessel rlggers OF Philadelphia struck
yesterday against the proposed reduction of
wages from So 30 to 80 per day, and nearly
all the shops along the wharves were de-
serted
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-07-25

A LONG MARCH The Cincinnati Light
Guard arrived at Philadelphia yesterday.
having marched the entire distance. They
accomplished the expedition In twenty-nine
days, or an average of about twenty-four
miles day. In view of the recent extraor.
binary hot weather the average is an excel
lent one. The company viii remain IN Phil
adelphia about three weeks.
TEE VICTIMS OF rH1 MoHAwK D1sAs-
TTnkoThe funerals Of Commodore and Mrs.
yacht MOHAWK disaster, took place yester-
day afternoon from the Garner msnsion. at
New Brfenton, staten Island. There was q
nrSe attendsnce Of friends and members OF
yacnung cluoe. The remains Of the deceased
were inferred In Greenwood cemstsry.
How THEY DO N N KETIrcxvat
Warsaw, KY, Sunday night. Rube Spencer
was mot four times BY John aol bon and The
latter VS. cut by Spencer on the side ar the
nc, neck ana breaN Spencer cannot live,
OF the quarrel n unknown.
WoaKMEH CoMING 10 fHs CanrxsxrAL.
teen workmen TO visit the United States CEN
tenn1a expedition. The delegation. which
represents the principal trades has left Co
psppRer,Sen, denmark, and is now on its way
THE MoHaoLIAN roPyLArIoH.-Acoord
BY an educated Chinaman, Who III no1
studying for the bar In England, the vhole
number Of Chinese In the United Ststas r.
rs seo. o. whom Soo GEE I've IN the state Of
Csniornss, .no sg.009 u san Francisco.
TEE ANERIoAN HoRsns m ErerArn-
fect thai the chances a. Er. Sen r,s's 4r.s az
loan horses In the Good wood 49, ar ~
garded exoellenE The races are 70 como an
this month and 1ase u entered for the stake
and Preaknem for the cup.
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He Repels a False Csarge.
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THE PoMERoY Boy IN PoLITICs.-Tde
Boston Commonwealth prints this queer
paragraph: 1--WE cannot believe that the gov
ernor and council are TO be 30 injudiclous as
TO press the Pomeroy matter just DOW, as the
Journal intimates. To do so would be TO
make q reflection upon Governor CASTOR
which would be resented by every supporter
Of his At the time of his election. IL would
oetrect nom the vote for Governor Rice this
All, and, moreover, stir up q discussion
which could De only harmful 10 the ruling
authorities. Why not let the young rascal
remain In the safe custody Of sheriff CLARK,
good?"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-07-25

Ir IS REPORTED that President Grant has
indicated that II the Senate passes the dis
graceful river and harbor bill he will veto 1t.
This will be practice OF economy which
log rolling Con gressmen will hardly relish
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-07-25

THE NEW SLOW NAIL ARRANGEMENTS.
Superintendent Vail returned to the city
this morning, quite discouraged with the
limited arrangements he has been able to
make with tae various railroads for car
IS ing the mails since the abolishmeut
OF the fast mails. All the railroad CON-
rabies say that they have been badly
treated by Congress, In the face OF liberal
promises, and are unwilling 10 grant
miy,ed in The STAR q i few dsys sso.
Arrangements have been made by
which the New York papers will DO
received by one O'Clock In the afternoon,
but the New York letter mail viii not reach
here until six O'Clock. The New England
mail, which leaves Boston At O'Clock p. m,
And which, it II estimated, averages dfty
reached this vicinity early In the afternoon
OF the following day, but nov it will be I'm.
poeeiole for 10 to be delivered until the after .
noon o. the day following that
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-07-25

AMONG THE CALLERS al the White House
to day were Senators West, McCresry, and
Wadliegh, Representatives Nash, Lynch,
Dsrrall, Seelye, Wilson and Smith, and ex-
Senator CARPENTER.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-07-25

Hon. MATT. H. CARPENTERS closing ar
gument in the Belknap impeachment case
today was probably one OF the finest orator
ical efforts of his life. In addressing the
court he stood at his old seat at the head OF
the main aisle. Gen. Belknap occupied a
seat Immediately behind him, and was an
attentive listener.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-07-25

HON WIN. A. WHEELER.
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Mr.. ORDwAY. The Real Estate Pool
Committee again refused to hear ex-Ser-
geant alarms Ordway this morning. Mr..
Glover, the chairman, indicated that ft was
bis purpose TO carry the matter over until
the next session. He refused to summoa
cer'ain witnesses Ordway asked to be sub
peenaed, but said he would try and hear him
him-Ordway,
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President pro tenn. OF the Senate, has given
the Senate restaurant to George T. Down
ing. formerly keeper of the House restau.
rant. Mr.. Downing, who was Endorsed by
about forty Senators, takes the place OF Mr..
Dempster, who has for several years filed
the position very acceptably.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-07-25

liable BROTHERS,
Merchant Tailos and Fine Olothiers,
ul4-r Corner Seventh and d ssrssh.
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THE INDIAN AGENTS at Red Cloud and
Spotted Tail agencies have been ordered by
the commissioner to turn over their charges
TO the military officers at Camp Robinson
and Camp Sheridan, respectively.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-07-25

THE AVENUE PAVING COMMISSION has
not yet organized, owing to the fact that
Generals Gilmore and Wright have not yet
been detailed by the Secretary Of War to
perform the duties assigned them under the
dill. 1t Is expected that the detail will be
made In day or two. when the commission
will organize at the Office OF the architect OF
the Capitol.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-07-25

A NEW THEORY OF THE CUSTER RE-
TREAT.-A new theory OF the light OF Gen.
Little Big Horn is advanced by J.. b. Ono
nundro, more generally known as Texas
Jack. BE thinks that Gen. Custer must
nave fallen at the first fire, at the ford. or at
and that he was carried of by his men when
they retreated. He thinks that the troops
reireated az II panic stricken, going In the
direction opposite from that I'm which Reno
was, and dividing into two parties. IL is his
opinion that had Custer been able to direct
the movement OF his command, IL would
nave cut It's way directly back In q single
instead OF going from LIN Y Tkillllle-
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abuses In the navy, &c, is signed by all the
democratic members Of the committee, and
by Mr.. Burleigh, republican, the latter say.
ing In q note that he signed the report as
read, believing 1t to be In accordance with
the evidence taken and substantially just
put that he has no sympathy with so much
of the report as liz OF q partisan character.
The minority, Messrs. Harris of Mass, HAYS
and Danford. are row preparing their views
upon the subject.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-07-25

THE INSANE ASYLUM INVESTIGATION,
Toe special committee which inquired into
the management OF the government asylum
I r the insane has its report almost com
pleted. IL is understood that IL completely
exonerates DR.. Nichols, the superintendent,
and dlscredi the testimony of a majority
nf the witnesses brought by his enemies to
iDjure him In his official position.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-07-25

TH1 WRESTLING MATCH botWoen Miller
ana Bauer last night was most brilliantly
contested. The 1rst round lastsd nearly az,
hour, and was full Of most critical stu
atoms. Both contestants showed wonderful
etrength, agility and fertility OF resource In
iDgly far moro dangerous locks than the one
which ended the round. The men are very
equally matched. Bauer ~ quicker I'm his
movements, he thinks quicker, and has Q
larger fund Of tricks and stratagems. Miller
has greater strength ana Q cooler temper.
he won his two rounds last night BY sheer
strength.-lBGt 0osate, 25sA -
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-07-25

REPRESENTATIVE SEELYE, OF Massachu-
sets, says he has not yet made up his mind
whether ne will accept the presidency OF
Amherst College or the denomination for
Congress. In either event, the country or
the college, whichever loses his services,
will feel the loss.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-07-25

Wtsf09z4EEss, "a ss W. ,ss sItHis A.I
pgg99zD PRICES. ToR TIE AExr 30 "a
ss: De- $780,: 81 i s:;:' ;: s.:::'
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1876-03-30
JOHN BOTS.

JOHN BOTS,
T. u r N i u re De al er
No. 152 and 1874 Camp street,
Next to St. Patricks Church.
Sells furniture at very low prices Packs repairs,
Upholsters and varnishes Furniture in the best
style. He attends to Packing Moving and Shippinf
Furniture, giving a full guarantee for the faithful
purchased and liberal Cash price paid also, Fur.
niture taken on storage, and advances made on
same Country orders promptly attended to.
Thanking his patrons ami the public generally for
fully solicit their orders for the coming year.
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1876-03-30
WANTED-To inform the public generally, wher

WANTED-Toi inform the public generally where
w are TO b, efound the lowest dental charges in
the citv. DR.. j. r KNAPP has moved from IA Ba-
street to AS Canal street and has reduced his
charges for all deHta operations that they the
LOWEST in the city. Filling teeth, heretofore 90
much dreaded, performed without pain by means Of
new invention. which, together with the finest
specimens Of artificial teeth, made q new plan,
with substance, cheerfully shown to any per-
son desiring work or not. Teeth extracted without
pain, and teoshache cured Internationally. All
work guaranteed. Consultations free. nj 1ySu
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1876-03-30
81, 900 City Gold Bonds Drainage Sc
rles). SoIs
1000 City Currency Sevens (new).... 3634
500 Half Paid City Coupons. $3.50. SO
800 do. do. . 80

The few sales Of Stocks indicated no new fea-
ture.
State Consols we're only in moderate request
and fell off little at the close, being quoted then
at 67I@68, against 6S96SH yesterday.
advance. At the close Premium issues were
quoted at 3634@37 Old Currency Sevens at SEQ
361&s, new do. at 37@371aa, Gold Bearing Sevens,
Administration Series, at 37s4@38L4, and do.
Drainage at 38H@38H. The sales not reported
at the Exchange included $1,000 Premium issues
at 361, $4,000 at 36s, $4,000 at 1884, 5000 at 81,
and $1,000 at 37Z.
No sales of City Scrip, Metropolitan Police
Warrants or State Warrants were reported.
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1876-03-30
MANHATTAN
MANUFACTURING COMFANY,S
CRYSTAL POLISH.
B lest in the !" orld
HOUSE-CLEANlNG PURPOSES.


Produces the most satisfactory results on Painted
Wood Work Walls, Oil Cloths, Furniture, Window
Glass Mirrors, Marble, Statuary Brass Tin, Copper,
Steel and ether metals and be used with perfect
confidence as the certificate below shows.
In boxes of one pound. Observation-Disclosures. 25 cents
In boxes Of half pound. Is cents
Sold by Grocers. Druggists. Hardware House-Fur-
nishing Stores and others.
EDWARD L. HALL,
GENERAL AGENT,
ONCE, 81 TchoupiiOula street.
Orders left with Messrs WILSON & McBURNEY,
Tea Dealers 81 Tchoupitoulas street, addressed to
Lock Box No 9o6, will receive attention.
NEW ORLEANS Dec. go 1875.
MI. Ed. L. Hall-Sir: have examined the sample
of Crystal Polishing Powder left with me by you,
with the following result:
find it to contain no acids or alkaes on which
account it will be entirely free from corrosive action
when applied to paint metallic surfaces. It con-
tains no poisonous substances, by which any acct
dent or injury could happen while using it, The par.
in most kinds of sands and in many other polish
ing agents. The particles are extremely small and
hard which, with their angular shape give it esps-
cial value a rapid and fine polisher.
Yours truly
ALFRED w. PERRY, Prof of Chemistry,
ia1 I'm SaTuTh Charity Hospital Medical c ollege
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1876-03-30
FINANCIAL.
OFFICE NEW ORLEANS BULLETIN.
Wednesday Evening, March 20, 1876.
nEv ORLRANe OIEARINo.HoUeH

We have no material change to note in the
Money market, which continues quiet. A
the market ruling at lower rates under
the decline at New York. Operations in For.
eign Exchange were also extremely limited,
as might have been expected from the
falling off in the Gotten movement, and the mar
ket closed at decline. A. light business was re-
ported in New York sight, which was firm at
yesterdays quotations. The few sales Of Stocks
indicated no new features. State COnsols were in
only moderate request. and closed little lower,
while City Bonds were active at marked ad-
vance.
We continue to quote exceptional commercial
paper -@S T3 cent per annum discount, Al do
ct 9010 and second grade 120l8. First class
mortgage paper at $685., and second grade
Gold opened at 1141S 4a114sS, against 11s7. at
New York, and after limited business closed
at 1131.0114T &c lower than yesterday,
against 1897 in that market The sales COM
prised $32, 900, embracing $4,000 at III, $4,000 at
ll41S, SIC, 600 at 1l414@114ss AID $1,000 and $40,
No sales Of Silver were reported. American
half dollars were still quoted at 1040l0511a, and
Mexican dollars at 90@9l gold.
Owing to the decline in gold at New York, ster-
ling was 1c lower, equal to about 2-10 p cent, and
francs fully Il % cent. The movement in both
WAS quite limited. The sales of the former was
confined to f6500, comprising $4,000 bill Of lading
and Al clear at $50 110551, fl000 bill of lading
at 55l, fl5OO do and flOOO Al clear at 5.511, and
$1,000 bank at 5 55I.
The only sales OF francs reported was 100000
commercial at 4.58s4@458.
The offerings OF New York sight were light,
but meeting only . limited demand, rates wero
unchanged. The sales comprised $4,000, en-
brscing $780, 900 commercial at Ear, 600 and
$50, 600 private bankers and $4,000 bank at 1-32
% cent premium. We also noticed sale Of $500
thirty days commercial sight on New York at ]
y cent discount.
The banks continued TO check on New York at Il
q cent premium, and commercial sight was
still quoted at par@l-32 y cent premium.
The following is the official statement Of the
sales reported to-day at the New Orleans Stock
Exchange:
En aharas Hone Insurance at ......