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The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1877-07-07

The FARMERS CLuBs in this county all ap.
pear to be in comatose state. We have
heard nothing from any of them for long
time. 1t is possible, however, that they are
burrowing in the soil, like moles, noiselessly
and industriously. Many of their fellow far
what they are doing for the advancement of
agriculture in Carroll.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1877-07-07

We learn that Mr.. L. Lynch, of this city,
has purchased sixty.one Texas colts, and that
he expects to sell them either at private or
public sale.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1877-07-07

CORRECTIONAL letter from Mr.. Peter II.
Shriner requests us to say that the publica.
ton of the sale of farm belon cling to the
Shriner heirs, reported to have been made by
Mr.. Jones, real estate agent Union Bridge,
is not correct. The sale was made by the
heirs
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1877-07-07

THE Excursion by the Knights of Pythias,
of this city, to Cambridge, Nd, on the l4th
instant, promises to be very enjoyable affair.
A trip down the Bay will be quite novelty
TO many of our readers, and to all who desire
days recreation we say go. The train
leaves Union Bridge at 4.45 a. M, stopping
at all intermediate points, up to and including
Glen Morris.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1877-07-07

letter from youngstown, Warren county,
Ilnols, under date Of June 2sth, says =
~ ADVOCATE is always welcome visitor,
d IS read with much interest, as it comes
fom my native county. Times are hard,
ohey scarce, and there is a poor prospect
a good corn crop this season, as it has
en very wet and cold here this spring, unit
:. week. A large portion Of the corn had
be repianted. Corn is the main crop in
: section of country, but very little wheat
oats being sown.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1877-07-07

The annual examination of the Teachers of
Carroll county was held during the past week,
at the various places according TO the pro.
gramme as prepared by the County Examiner,
Prof Newson. The attendance was generally
good, there being about forty applicants pres.
emit at the examination in Westminster on
Thursday.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1877-07-07

The Circusses and Menageries have given
Westminster wide berth, this season, and
the county is the gamer by il. II is singular,
however, that while so many Of them are
travelling through the country, they should
fail to visit locality which always patronises
them 80 literally.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1877-07-07

HEAyYSroRN.-Th thunder storm of Tues.
day morning was the most severe that has
visited this county for several years. For
nearly four hours there was almost contin.
uous peal of thunder and sharp and vivid
flashes of lightning. Hail fell in some por.
tons Of the county, but not large enough to
do any damage. Corn fields were badly
washed, and in some places the wheat was
beaten down and the grain completely cover
ed with mud.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1877-07-07

All kinds of ready made clothing tan be
bought low at II. Schenthal's opposite the
W. NJ. Il. r. depot, Westminster Md. If
Go to Boyle's Drug Store for Paris Green.
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DIED.

Deaa, Fres-. Tributes, Poetry, &c, Fire osns Pc, line.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1877-07-07
THE DEMOCRATIC ADVOCATE,
PUBLISHED EVERY SATURDAY BY
WILLIAM II. VANDERFoRD,
oyy,og. NO. Q, CARROLL HALL.

TRRMs-s2 per year IN advance Single copies 3
Its 10 subscription discontinued until all afrears
~ paid, unless at the option of the publishers
ADVERTISING RATEs.-one square Is lines will
tnseTed times or less for sl and - cents for each
,hseougnt insertion. Ono square mos, $3.50; O
- u. IL mos, s.. Business Cards not exceeding
nrinks ~ per year. when the number of insertions
= nd marked advertisements will be continued until
E,hid and charged accordingly. Yearly advertisers
nst ennhne advertisements 20 their own business
nnic and Figure Work double price. business To-
NJ 10 cents perllne Marriages and Deaths Inserted
nc Obituaries and personal communications
"nnn per line.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1877-07-07

The first peaches of the season, from New.
bern, North Carolina, made sheir appearance
in Westminster on the ID instant Keen, our
irrepressible purveyor, is always abreast of
the season with the first fruits aud vegetables
or other edibles, and his sonOrous voice rings
out in stentorian proclamation Of his mer-
chandise.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1877-07-07

KILLED ny LIGHTNING. During thunder
storm on Wednesday afternoon, of last week,
a mare and colt belonging to Mr.. John Man
hart, in Liberty township, were killed by
lightning. They were in pasture field at
the time. Mr. Manhart lost a horse by death
a few weeks before. GqtysJug Compiler.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1877-07-07

DrG Hill ITEMs.-Under date of July %
ur correspondent writes Our farmers are
ow busy cutting their wheat, aud think by
Pc 4th the wheat will nearly oil be cut in this
ielnlty. The wheat in this end of the coun.
is more than an average crop, several fields
re extra. win mention one in particular.
held on the farm of Emanuel Dubs, near
aek Rock Station, on the Bachman Valley
alIroad. He cut last Saturday, on field Of
acres, 45s dozen very large sheaves Of
neat. The heads are large and very well
led, and heard old farmers say, who ex.
pinned the wheat that il will thresh not less
pan bushels to the 100 sheaves At that
lle the 45S dozen (549G sheayes) at bush
a hundred, would make within fraction
q bushels or 40 bushels TO the acre. The
neat is the Fultz's variety. Who says farm.
g don't payP
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1877-07-07

PAINFUL AocIDESr,--0 Wednesday after
N last, Russell, aged about IL years, son
Mr. John L, Yingling, was standing on the
rs OF wagon looking at the race, at the
Iair Gtounds in company with some others,
len the horse suddenly started, throwing
IN with great violence against one Of the
lnu wheels, cutting gasn several inches
|ag III his forehead, producing a very PAIN
wound. DIR. Wells rendered the neces'
lry attention.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1877-07-07

A letter from Mansfield, Ohio, states that
r. Jacob Snader, formerly of this city, is
Psnecied with the wiler Hotel Of that city,
~ Is regarded as one Of the most accom-
pshed aud accommodating clerks in the west.
Ne has numerous friends N this county VINO
u be pleased to hear Of his success.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1877-07-07
TO ERR Is HUMAN.
FURNITURE AND STOVES,

RUT failing TO call before purchasing else.
- where and examining the Stock of
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The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1877-07-07

June 2JhI
to the SCI
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to the Cr1
who watj
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The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1877-07-07

RESORT FOR CoLoRED PEoPLE.-The Yves.
tern Maryland Railroad Company have
leased the grove near Howardyille, ten miles
from Baltimore, for excursions for colored
people. A portion of the site known as the
frequently used for games Of ball. Landing
platforms, dancing pavilion, and other i'm.
proyements are being made A good supply
of water will be obtained by means Of wells.
The grounds win be opened in about week.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1877-02-17
xLIVTH CONGRESS--Sec ond Session
WAsHNGToN,l February 16, 1877.

~ az #EgEE ~ +
In the Senate Mr.. Logan Qllinois) moved
to take up Senate bill Flor, the issue OF silver
coin, and to make the silver, dollar a legal
last August. ~ - - - Z ~.
Mr.. Morrill, WermonD opposed the mo-
ton on account Of the absence of the chair
man OF the Committee on Finance, Mr.:
Sherman, and said there also had been a
not be considered until after the report OF
the Silver Commission should be made.
During the discussion, Mr.. Bogy, men,
Der OF the Silver Commission, said the repol t.
of that commission had been completed, and
had there not been difficulty in having it
printed. He hoped it would be printed
and submitted to the Senate in a few days.
After discussion, Mr. logan moved to
make it the special order for Monday next
at o'clock p. N. Agreed to without diYi-
sion.
Mr.. Spencer, Of Alabama, presented the
petition of Alfred A. Green, of Alabama,
asking an investigation into the alleged
wrongful action of the Joint commission
appointed to adjust the claims between citi-
zens Of the United States and the republic
OF Mexico. Referred to the Committee on
the Judiciary.
The sinking fund for the Pacific railroads
was considered to adjournment.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
Bills were passed removing the political
disabilities of James Austin Nc Craik, of
Florida; Henry II. Lewis, Of Maryland;
II. T. P. Tyler, Of Pennsylvania; William
F. Russell. Of Florida; William B. Mack
all, of Virginia, and Charles 81. Levy. of
Louisiana. Also, a bill for the relief OF
James j. Warning, OF Savannah.
Recess to 10 O'Clock tomorrow morning.
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order 3sssieds by General sssyvirs 81 1868, de-
popufafdng 's 4 s ssstsrr border of #
AIT, After defending Tie order on account 81
ffei necessity and hnmafityy 7, General Schp-
field says be does noe write ID dlcase bis
own conduct OF do Bib st the resi-
but it was only justice t0s General Ewing
who has been censnTed 26r Issuing the order,I
fo,say that the respo for IFS execu-I
ton belongs to President Lincoln, 20 him
self, and To- General Ewing In proportion
to their respective rank and authorit -.
The understanding that Morson's resolt-
ton covers South CAROLINA and Oregon may
be received with q very slight hope that To-,
person who communicated the ,informa IN
secretly may have miseonstrued it. ~ ~
The Commission adjourned VII h.,,t - !,
moving the pledge Of secrec- Tntbi,o
further transpired. =. + .' A,s'. {
b Fred. Il. d insloW plea j, ,.,,,,.,, IL oh.
stracting 81, 200 from T. - BLY, -, -.
counter from the Unit ls pasn Tss.s Un ~, ~
the Chicago Bank ea ota a, ,.oosana Ia =
W .oe o; tia - .,lding, and was sentenced
" WinsIow is ;lonths in the penitentiary
" s aS.u addicted to opium-eating. d. !,
~ De-. kilograms regarding the assam
Jov :kard were read in the Cabinet TO
oA'' put there was no action.
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AN ASSAsSIN'S 0NFESSION-wELDEN'S. ADJ
MISSION AS TO THE ASSAULT UPON PACKARD
THE PRISONER IN JAIL

AN AssAssIN's OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES AD-
MISSION AS TO TIE ASSAULT UPON PACKARD
THE PRISONER IN JAIL.
NEW ORLEANS, February 16.-Welden
plead guilty to-day OF assaulting Packard
with deadly weapon, and was regularly
committed. During the day - Stern, a
German pedler OF dry goods, made the
following affidavit live at No. 13 Ninth
street, in this city, and sell dry goods. Yes
terday (Thursday, February 15th) between
the hours of 10 and II o'clock in the fore
noon went into beer saloon on Toulouse
street near the State-House. There was a
gentleman sitting in the saloon who
had on white neck-tie. I asked
the gentleman if he wanted to buy
any pocket-books or any pocket-kniyes. He
said, No, butif had any good pistols he
would buy. said, No, had got no pis-
tolls. He told me to take seat, and began
to talk politics. He asked if was Re-
publican. told him that was my business.
He said, Well, I am Hard-Shell Democrat.
He asked me IL / knew Packard. ] told
him, No, except that he ran for Governor.
He said to me: I will fix the damned rascal.
have particular business with him to-day.
There was one-armed man who was drink
ing with the man with the white neck-tie
The man with the white neck-tie asked
the one-armed man II he knew Packard.
The one-armed man said eyes" The man
with white neck-tie asked the one-armed
man II he wanted to go along with him, as
he had particular business with Packard.
then left the saloon. noticed nothing in
the manner OF the man with the white neck
tie to make me think him crazy. I should
know him again il I saw him.
Stern was taken up to the room where
Weldon is, and confronted with him. He
at once said, "That is the man l saw and
talked to in the bar-room yesterday, and
who was then wearing white neck-tie."
Hearing this statement, the prisoner turned
his head with difficulty upon the pillow,
and looking intently at Stern, said, " You
are the man was talking to in the bar-room
yesterday" Stern replied, eyes; and l
am sorry for yon. You are in q bad way,
but it's your own fault" With an impa-
tient turn OF his head Weldon replied, cit
is done now"; and closed his eyes.
DR.. SmYthe says that he Is satisfied that
Weldon on Thursday, when he attempted to
assassinate Mr.. Packard, was under the in
duence OF absinthne and bad whiskey.
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CINCINNATI.
Observation-Disclosures.
PORT OF RICHMOND, FppnUAnY Is, 1877.


PORT OF RICHMOND, FEBRUARY Ie. 1877.
.zt. 3s@ ARRIVED. y =.
Steamer Shirley, Travers, Baltimore, merchandise
ana passengers. Z B. Tatum: agent :tL..
chandise and passenaers' T. r Tat,,n aaen,
Barkentine Mette DAM, Paulsen, New York. In
h,last. to load for Rio Grande do Sui, The Eaxall-
schooner NJ. Z. Byard, Camp, New York, coal 8.
schooner Thomas G. Benton, Miller, Philadelphia,
Schooner 8. p. Binns, s,eelman, philadelphia,
coal.
schooner Eugie, Corsey, Baltimore, grain, Dunlop
81 McCance. ~
Schooner Alice Curtis, Morris. Baltimore, guano,
Schooner Benton, Heath, Crisneld, bone-dust.
CLEARED.
Schooner Curtis Akerly, Norton, Matanzas,
$4,000 hoops, Josiah Harris Co.; vessel, Curtis
Steamship Wyanoke, Couch, New York, merchau-
Steamer Norfolk, Ford, Phiisdeipha, mercSand,se
and passengers W. p. Porter, agent.
aSra aoa Mw
Schooner Matte E. Tabor, Bragg, New York vfG
Schooner Petrol, Hall, New York pta Jamesriver,
Schooner aoxanna, Mitchell, Norfolk. coal. Cur
Schooner 6. W. Grice, Knowles, Norfolk, truck
barrels, Curtis Parker. &c I 5fssE2G.i (: . n
Schooner Nahant, McIntire, New York ptd James
river, corn, Curtis & Parker,
SAILED FROM CITY POINT FEBRUARY 18TH.
Bark Cap tNor.), Christensen, Bremen. ,-;a
CLEARED FOR THIS PORT.
From Baltimore February 18th, schooner Eddie,
Palmer.
sFromNsw York February 14th, schooner s. W.
From New York February 14th, schooner Lottie.
Speed. ...i 30,
From Liverpool January 18th, bark sultzelma
RusS.) J, Ullenass.
From Liverpool February I'd, bark Traak tSor.l
From Liverpool February I'd. bark Wore tNor.J,
From Liverpool December -, bark Firm, just
From Liverpool December 23d, bark Ruth Ennis
from Liverpool January 22d bark Taspaap tRr.,.
Doran,es = -.;,a:&t - - at'.ts = fs>t-r
From Liverpool December Sd, brig soskomneren
(Nor.), Wahl. -saf55
From Baltimore February 18th, brig Leonard
From New York February eth, schooner Jesse L.
Leach, johnson, ola City Point. s...r y.3y IS.
From New York December -, schooner Cr1s1a
Bowen.
FromP Portland pia Norfolk February 4th, schoo-
ner Hattie Coombs, Bishop. ;
From New York January 18th, schooner James.
town, HaZleton.k fiits Sisiss q Y
~ s71afII Is, $ MEMoBANDU1G - 1 3,
schooners Breeze, cranmer, and B, O. Terry
Cranmer, were loading atNew York Tor Rtcnmond
February 18th. ~; * y e go. 53as4s
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FsHtbAts eIfebruasy 10, 1877.
fAMssfsaas Gesd.-les BID.
assss Virginia. lyabis coupons. So bid, $50
,,ssso sss n. &C. hIa:
az p1cf yya cisy bs 90 Sid
a a9Ttsak ss 100 bid Nosselk sity
sissstss city 7's, 20 Dia; nam
90. atapsf rod Bondss-yirsinia Central Rasiroad
~ asss ss and "a sd n5 iala e III
J.a; s, asked. wv DID lsnnsssss Rallsesa
tiid Horteags. 6fs il and O., SIN asEe0 sou -.
ss HaSsd ba ssSsaa
gage preferred ss ana nid, o. assaa I'LL +.
os ana PsessnurE Krsa npss 1Hairci
second mortgses ss.y. and Is 66 Bio ss Hd as
Railroad arss mortEags aud 3; s az ssg ~
ssesa Sa g. and 100 ba Rehnoad snd
Petersb1rg Railroad second moftTaec1's, e, snw
loo asked TX ana ma! GRANGE
an sa' HIeannalfa Ruroad irss morgags sns
i NJ "a bid; Orange and Alexandrla hA.asu n SfcS
nndls Railroad third mortgage ss M and AZ SG
bid = Orange Alexandria ind MnnaSs&S 1870 III ~
arst mossss IT, j. and and
BID Piedmont Railroad hrst mortgage s's a. ane
o., go bid, 81 Asked u.,,.x,h, f.ana
+ Canal Bonds.-James River ane h s,d Xxx assed
/ 6rst mortgage 6s, M. and NJ 40 DIG. o0 $50 70
i James River and Kanawhn Canal second mof's'se
as M. and N, rs bid, 80 asked - -,
Ia ypriEro1i OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
patomac Railroad common, 100 par, 90 asked
s1d ao.0as ss Reb
per GEM suaranss and Pot Poto@a: Rsiroad
per cent guaranteed, LOO 90 100 100 par, 115 bid
Bank MocRs.-First Nationni, 80 ,iEa. loo par
122h asked: National Bank OF Vfee'a fix ST.,
LOO asked; Planters National, 100 par - e r. IA
/ 120 asked; State Bank Of Virginia, 100 PAL;
bid; Union Bank OF Richmond. so par. 40 bid ~
asked; Merchants ana Planters Savings. 70 par, Il
asked; Citizens Savings, rs par, 21h bid.
Insurdhce Compdnies.-Vlr.fni a Fire and MA.
rine. 25 par, SO bid; Virginia State, 70 par, ~
asked; Merchants and Mechanics, 100 par, 81
asked; City, 100 par, S2A asked; Old sDominion,
surance Company, as par, is bid, 10 asked; Rich
mond Fire Association. Is par, Tx bid, 70 asked.
| NiSceIlaneous.-old Dominion steamship Com
pany, 100 par, 70 bid. Fl ~
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HEAVY DESTRUCTION OF DIR GOODS
Neo Haren, February 15.-To-night fire
broke out in the roof Of the large ,dry-goods
store Of Edward Malley, corner Of Chapel
and Temple streets. The flames were soon
extinguished, but not before Malley's stock
had been damaged some $4,000, or more,
by water, which flooded the whole building.
Stock valued at 100000; insured for some
thing over 500, 000-mostly in New York
companies in small policies. Building in
sured for about $4,000. The origin Of the
fire is not known. ~ t,-,.i
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crsck or the door mad thsm spricss their
5esrs, aud when ii Conn ssioner or attache
thrust bis head wi sbout the door there WIS
q general rust, for him. ~
Morson's secretary rushed out and tele-.
sgraphed Hayes that he was all right, and IN
q short time the news Jew over the Union.
IA thousand perplexshg run1ors as TO what
had really been done by the Tribunal passed
through the excited crowd, and came back
to bewilder the mob. rs, s, rs: RE. 80 ~
The two houses had disgorged their horde
OF Statesmen into the motley mass, and IL
became impossible to move an inch. The
counsel were slipped In at one side-door and
the Journalists at another. :.
The journal was bunsiingly read By the
clerk, and the result announced to the
crowd outside. ~ o.
Payne moved that counsel be allowed one
hour to discuss the general merits OF the
case. "A zsI.s 81 % il sti!.. q,
Garfield and Morton objected, unless coun-
sci would ask it. ~,
Eyarts said he was satisfied as the matter
stood. .....c.,.. .s.. d. i. s>.s
Campbell said as the Commission had
ruled out all proposedito prove, he
thought it unnecessary to- say more.
Payne withdrew. his motion, and Morton
proposed that committee be appointed to
draft the decision Of, the Commission.
They then went into secret session, aud
after agreeing by a party vote that Wells &
Co. are infallible, appointed Miller, Hoar,
and Bradley to draft "a report to the Joint
convention, and adjourned till p. NJ. Sat.
urday. .ez 49,.
The two houses will meet in joint con.
vention to-day, but objections will be pre-
scented, and they will have to take a recess
until Monday after debate upon the ob1ec'
tons.
Every Democrat has been notified to be
in his seat promptly at 10 tomorrow. morn
ing.
The count will certainly not proce' Il he
fore Monday, if then.
1t is remarkable that the r republicans, a
if ashamed OF their yictc;ry, are not as ioy
full as might be expected, though the arm,
81 oficeholders sp,.ile once more.
Morton says he considers this decisio,
nra ctically settles the presidency.
Edmun.ds says he held the same view
when he drew the electoral act that he doe!
in regard to going behind returns.
Abbott says there is no hope for any bu
an eight to seven vote on the Oregon case
but is not prepared to say now what the
Democrats ought to do. -
Kellogg is overioyed, and tonight pub
licly denounced the people of Louisiana az
assassins and thieves. He and Pitkin art
urging Grant to recognize Packard's Gov
eminent.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1877-02-17

PAPERMmL BURNED.-About O'Clock
last night the Virginia Cane-Fibre Com
pany's buildings on the canal (the old paper
milD were entirely destroyed by accidental
fire caused by one of the hands going into the
coal-oil room with lighted lamp. The
mill and bag factory employed one hun
dred and thirty hands, ninety-three OF
whom were females. The property was
vailed a. $50, 900, and insured for ST., 900 to
$4,000, it is said. Some say $4,000 on the
stock and $1,000 on the building. -Frede-
rickSburQ NetrS, 18th. r =
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THE Iss B 4 MIsEs.
.foussraSAss EI.iEUTtsH VOTE COUNT y
grs FOR HAYES AID WflERLER.
The Inevitable s 20 4.

PARTISAN CHARACTER or THE PRO CEED-
I INGs or THE COMMISSION YESTERDAY
EVERY RESOLUTION .EMANATISG FROM
THE ATTIC MEMBERsvo VOTED DOWN
.BY THE SAME voTEn-THE FEELING
AMONG THE DEMOCRATS IN WASHING
ToN-AN EFFORT TO HAVE PACKARD's
LOUISIANA GOVERNMENT RECOGNIZED
SENATOR KELLY RISES TO ExPLAIN-Po-
LICEMAN SHOT IN NEW YoRK-DEATHo OF
REV. W. b. wELLoNs, OF suFFoLK-THE
ASSAULT UPON PACKARD --ywELDEN's
CONFESSION, &C., &C.
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COMMERCIAL.

+ CORN AND FLOUR EXCHANGE
RICHMOND, February 16, 1877
D.. OFFERINGS. s,.,.
WHEAr.-Vhtte, 25s bushels. Red, 946 bush
els. -r...- ~
;CoRN.-White, LOO bushels. Ai1ed, 60 bushels.
OATS.-1,492 bushels.
SALES. - st
wHEAT,-White, 81 bushels common at 81. 30
SO bushels at AS "a bushels very good at SO
40 bushels common at S1.40; AZ bushels at g. 90
80 bushels prime private terps-t0tai 26S BUSH
els. Red, 22 bushels good at $l.66; 32 bushels
common at Sl.45 90 bushels common ut Sl.45
81 55 40 bushels fair at $3.50; 20 bushels good at
Sl.53; 50 bushels good at .Sl.5S: ID bushels a.
5l.42; 600 bushels very good at Sl.57-totai, S5s
bushels.
CoRN-TVhite, 90 bushels very good at 54c.: 800
bushels good at 52c.-tota, 900 bushels. NiEed, 90
bushels common at 45c
OATs.-50 bushels common at 45c.
RE-EXHIBITED.
OATs.-s64 bushels.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1877-02-17

EXTENSIVE ROBBERY, OF FINE LAcEs.rr
Ne.o 1ork, February 15.-The store OF
WI liam Stems d Co., importers OF fine
French laces, at No. 59S Broadway, was en-.
tered by burglars early this morning, and
completely Quilted OF its contents. The firm
estimate their loss atfrom S25, 900 to $40, 600.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1877-02-17

DIsI1LLERY Dubuque, Ioaoa,
February 15.-Adam Jaeger's distiliery, in
this city, was burned tonight. Loss about
$4,000; insurance, $1,000