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The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1877-05-04
RAILROAD BoNDs-Firm andtn good


NIaN u NJ EIs9-NGWINEa
SroCHS-Weak and lower. The decline
for the day ranged from Z to 23s per cent,
and was the most marked in the coal stocks,
st. Paul. Rock Island, New York Central,
Western Union, Michigan Central and Pa.
cite Mail. There was sharp pressure to
sell, and some round amounts of leading
shares changed hands, chiefly in Western
Union, Lake Shore, Rock Island, St Paul,
Pacific Mail, and Delaware, LackHwanna L
Western. The Transactions aggregated 202,.
90 shares, Of which $500 were Pacific Mail,
5000 Western Union, 10000 Rock Island,
1900 st. Pauls, 1900 Lake Shore, 5000
New York Central, 1000 Michigan Central,
4f,OQO Delaware, LAckawanna 4 Western,
1900 Delaware q Hudson, 5000 Nor Invest!
ern, and $3.50 Norris ( Essex.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1877-05-04

There Is no proyii5n made loT bonds coming
due thlt year, and there should be arrangements
made lot those maturing Ia 1874, therefore the
bJud liability for both ISL aud 1873 1re inclided.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1877-05-04

PITTSBURGH, May 3.-Petroleum-Dull;
crude at 81 371lS at. Parker'S; refined at
l43{c, Philadelphia delivery.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1877-05-04
1esMs o. SUBSCRIPTION.
DAILY.

l,rrl, IN airdnts, IeIieg, PT'pdA
IS 90 Three monihS.......t2 %
I, ,sopi6s.A... .- I 20 one Henth.........,. %
pITSItd Ly ErTieu ia City ise pet WeeE.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1877-05-04
The Finances OF Martins Ferry.

Council report In the NeWL
The Finance Committee reported as
iollowi;
E'HNA1tp gE,li IS sNp rSrGSpTrCREs IOs
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1877-05-04

WEEKLY.

Ey saA, d sdfdEas, fclis0t pFaid.
., .ry...,.... ....!S % SIX months. ......"sl 20
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1877-05-04
JUST RECE1vED-ANoTHERLoT OF

For the speedy Cure q senInil waknesI, Lost
Manhood, and al dEsorden brought on BY IndlSeTO-
don or Excess. Any Druggist has the Ingredients
address Or. JAouEs AGO., Cincinnati, o,
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1877-05-04
WILLIAM LowNDEs,
Decorative and Plain Paper Hanger.

Special attention will be paid to KalSuninips and
Sign Writing. All 0rierS will b promptly attend.
ed TO. Leave them At this Office, or p. D. Box Is.
aPls
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-12-01
Notice.

A LII accounts due me b January !, 1877, must
n be settled. ] owe money that ought ~ BE-
paid. Juftice TO those owe demand il. All ny
bills aud accounts will be presented and must DO
settled without further delay.
Feb. 3, 1877. j. J. II. STRAITH
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-12-01
New Tailoring Establishment

Oct Is, Is77-6m.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-12-01

W. ELY.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-12-01
VARIETY

Western style Of obituary "He was an
open hearted, high minded man. generous in
his impulses warm in bis habits, and noble
wherever he found friend in need lie was
a whole souled man. and sel6shness was for
eign 70 his glorious nature. OF late years he
has been in feeble health, so that his friends
feared that the beautiful nature which made
their lives pleasant would not be always for
this course world. On Thursday, at II \. NJ,
he fingered lightly. aud then fell into the arms
Of death, he having been for two weeks a vic
tim Of dclirium tremens
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-12-01
With CASH CAPITAL AID ASSETS On
MORE THAN S0,OOO,OO0.

! AN prepared to write policies on Dwellings
4 and Contents; Store Houses and Contents ;
Mills, Factories, and all good insurable property
at lowest current rates. Farm Dwellings a
specially. will give my personal attention to
viewing, making diagrams and furnishing such
other needed Information to all parties desiring
10 insure. Ny customers will be furnished from
time to time, Blotters, calendars as well as
printed matter. showing the conditions of the
Companies in which they are insured.
have given my constant attention 10 the In
surance business for the past six years, and being
so generally known throughout the County, do
not think it necessary to give references. Par
ties insuring with me may rest assured that their
policies will be properly written, and that time
~ notice will be given them to date of oxpira-
zion. Office and residence at Charlestown.
Very Respectfully,
X. A. ALEXANDER,
General Insurance Agent.
December Is, ls77-ly.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-12-01

\ very modest young lady, who wanted q
pair Of gar,crs, addressed the shopuan thus
It is my desire to obtain q pair Of circular
elastic APPENDICES, capable Of being contract
Ell or expanded by means Of oscillating bur
nishej steel appliances that sparkle Ike par
teles Of gold leaf set with Alaska diamonds
and which are utilized for retaining in proper
position the habiliments Of the lower ex,remi-
ties, which innate delicAcy f0Tbids me to men
ton
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-12-01
The Old Family Journal.
SITTING AROUND.

They are sitting around upon barrels and chairs,
Discussing their own aud their neighbors' affairs
And the look Of content that Is seen on each face
Seems 20 say - have found my appropriate place
Sitting around.
fn bar-rourns and groceries they calmly sit,
And screncly chew borrowed tobacco, and spit,
While stories they cell, and the jokes that they
crack.
show their hearts have grown hard and undoubt-
cdly black,
WhHe sitting aroaEd.
The 'sitter around" is no man Of means,
And his face wouldn't pass for quar-; Of white
beans,
Yet he somehow or other c0ntriveS o. exist,
Aud is frequently seen with drink IN his hst,
While sitting around.
The loungers they toll not. nor yet DO they spin,
Unless It be yarns, while enjoying their gin
They are people Of leisure, yet often, It's true,
They allude % the work they're intending TO DO
While sitting around.
They We a habit OF talking Of other mems wives.
As they white up sticks with their commanded
knives
They re a sclly old set, wherever YOU 90,
You'll find them in groups OF strung cut in row,
Sitting around.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-12-01
Just Received & For Sale Low

DOCKET and Table Cutlery, Scissors, Bread
L Knives, Tinnrd-lrOn Curry Combs, Horse
Brushes, Shoe Brushes, GALVANIZED Wire Horss
Muzzles, Thermometers and Barometers, Black
ing Matches, Spring Balances and Tea Scalcs
2, and Tine Forks, Coffee Mills--with Covered
Hopper. A large variety Of Tea Bells, Clymer's
Hand Rake, Clymer's Locust Cradle Fingers.
June y, 1877, DUKE A GALLAUER
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-12-01

A lady reader writes to the New York
Herald for recipe 70 remove frcekles. \ lady
IN Rome who has tried the remedy. recon-
mends the following Battle the face lightly with
cologne water after tea, and about 10 p NJ,
brush both cheeks, the forehead and chin with
a carefully selected mustache. II this docs
not remove the freckles il will, under ordinary
circumstances, cause them 10 be forgotten.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-12-01

4 west side clergyman was called out the
other night TO minister by the dying bed Of a
promineal citizen. Was he connected with
a savings bank q asked the divine lie was
a trustee replied the messenger. Well,
there's no use in my going" said the pastor
still the mercy Of heayea is infinite, and
there's no sayiag-so had better go through
the motions perhaps"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-12-01

Said a politician to his son: Look at me {.
began as an Alderman, and here l am
at the top Of the tree, and what is my reward
Why, when I Die. my son viii be the greatest
rascal in the city" To this the young hope
iul replied e. Yes, father when you debut
not till then"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-12-01
Boot and shoe Making.
REPAIRING, sc.
Furniture Repaired

I'VE undersigned has opened n Furniture Re-
n pair shop in the building on corner Of San
Ne! and Main streets, Charlestown-a few doors
East OF Court House, on same side. He will Re
par Furniture in substantial and neat manner az
reasonable prices, and with promptitude.
Jan. 30, lST5-tf RUST
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-12-01

The leaves are turning slowly yellow their
summer bueis hence the ripeuins frui; is on
the mellow; the small boy on the fence lie
looks around he views the ground, aud thinks
the moment suits; he fills his pockets full and
round, then Jumps the fence and SCOTS.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-12-01
TlIIg 4 SIlEIGIHEBIIG PROPERTIES

are unsurpassed by any other native Wine. Being
/ the pure juice of the grape, produced under Mr..
] Speer's own personal supervision, its purity and
genuineness are guaranteed. The youngest child
may partake of its generous qualities, and the
weakest invalid use il TO advantage. IL is partic-
ularly beneficial to the aged and debilitated. and
suited to the various ailments that allict the
weaker sex. 1t is, in every respect, A WINE TO
BE RELIED ON.
INYALID'S USE SPEER'S PORT GRAPE
WINE. FEMALES USE SPEERS PORT
GRAPE WINE. WEAKLY PERSONS FIND
\ BENEFIT BY ITS USE.
Speer's Wines in Hospitals are preferred to
other wines.
Sold by Druggists generally, who also sell
Speer's Standard Wine Bitters. Trade supplied
by all wholesale dealers. See that the signature
of Alfred Speer, Passaic, y. j., is over the cork
Of each bottle.
ALFRED SPEERS Mount Prospect Vineyards,
New Jersey Office, No. 81, Warren St, y. \.
For Sale by C. Z. BELLER.
For Sale by GILBERT BRO,
Harper's Ferry, W. Va.
,Iuly II 1877
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-12-01

An orator declaring that fortune knocked at
every mans door once, an ola Irisbman said,
When she knocked a, mine ! must have
been out.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-12-01

\ boy undertook to torture a wasp BY touch
Ing a lighted match TO its body. The wasp
applied its warm side 10 The boys hand, and
as it few away it gave the boy these words OF
wisdom Never try to beat a man at bis
own game.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-12-01

a German was about to make journey 70
his htherland, and wishing 60 say good bye
60 a friend extended bis hand and said Ven,
oil douJ come back, hu,l5."
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-12-01

Good old uncle Jabez said one cold morning,
IS he was hunting for the matches: When
lie hope I'll 60 where I won't have 20
make the IRE every morning You needn't
fret about that" snapped bis wife, from IN
der the blankets. You'll fnd the fire al
ready f1r you, never you fear"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-12-01

ANabken married aly recently put her
Jaw -t Of ioiut ~l.ic ynwujrg Itissai3 she
va pending tle evening q. home with Der
husband
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-12-01
WEST VA. UNIVERSITY,
1877. lIOrgantOwn. Is7s.

V0HIS Institution Of Learning, under the Presi-
dency Of Rev. j. x. Thompson, A. NJ, is en-
teriuE upon a new era OF prosperity. During the
Spriug Term just closed, the attendance Of stu
dents vas increased over 65 per cent. Il has a
large and scholarly Faculty; beautiful, health
ful and moral location; ample Scientific and Phi
losophical Apparatus Library constantly grow
ing; a curriculum Of the most thorough charac-
ter; a standard OF scholarship surpassed by no
American institution OF learning.
TIE EXPENSES ARE LESS than at any other place
known to afford equal advantages. The Fallterm
begins Sept 5th the Winter term January ID,
and Spring term March 9th. For full intorma-
ton, Catalogues, &c, address the President
GEO. c. STURGlSS,
july Fl, 1877. Secretary of Regents.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-12-01

An old lady with a large family, living near
river was asked if she did not live in constant
fear that some Of her children would be
drowned. ooh, no, she replied we have
only lost three OF four IN that way.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-12-01

Il is stated as solemn truth that Indians
never kiss their wives. Al. human nature is
the same whether under a white or copper
eo,ored complexion. But whose wives DO they
kiss2
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-12-01
IS wife was holding her husbands aching

KS a wife was holding her husbands aching
head in her hands one mornios, she asked.
d. Are a man and wife one Q" Cd suppose 50.
said the husband. Then, rejoi8ei the
wife, I came home drunk last night, and J
ough, to be ashamed Of myself"
CT vii, not learn a trade 20 exclaimed the
Chicago young man to bis father. But this
business q learning a trade is only a matter
Of time, for within a year that young man was
studying harness making IN the State prison
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-12-01
LARD CANS,

TIVE very Cheapest and Best. Prices ranging
i as follows:
eOc, 75c, 9Oc, sl.o5, sl2O, sIs5,and sl.5O. For
sale by W. EBy.
DUTCHRR KNIVES FOR sale BY
ID Nov. II, 1877. W. EBY
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-12-01

Some, 'y sage thnt raw potatoes will cura
drunkenness This may be so. bu, we hone 10
won't be pa; 10 practice before We secure our
wia;cr supply.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-12-01
PatroniZe the Blind !

I'VE hirhes, Cash price paid for Calves. Per
] sons having them for sale will ind sale bv
addressing ihe undersigned al DuiHelC's Depot.
Jefferson County, W Va.
Nov. 10, lsII-ly. GEO. b. PENSF
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-12-01
General Fire Insurance Agency

ID EPRESENTING three of the leading Com
panies doing business in jefferson County,
West Virginia.
PEABODY OF WHEELING,
CONTINENTAL OF NEW YORK,
.ETNA OF HARTFORD
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-12-01
OYSTERS AND ALE.

I IGHT & MITCHELL are Offering School
i Books at great reduction from last years
price, for Cash. Thew propose to give the pur-
chaser the benefit for the Money.
I IGHT x MITCHELL offer Note Paper and
i Envelopes cheaper for the quality than can
be bought in the Valley.
I IGHT MITCHELL furnish all the prepared
/ ! Paints in the market-ranging in price from
Sl.50 per gallon 10 $3.50. White Lead. Linseed
Oil, Turpentine-al strictly pure, very low
7 light & MITCHELL have for sale all the best
i Blood Purifiers. Also have Pepsin and Pan
crea;ine, for DyspePtics.
T IGHT MITCHELL are preparing the best
l 4 Shoe Yarnish ever sold in this county. Re-
ferences-H. d. Middlekauff and Free Pres.
Sept /, 1871.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-12-01

T7ALL AND WINTER BOOTS AND SHOES
i am prepared 90 offer The Monogram Boots
and shoes again this Fall. Also have their
" Harf Stitched work in French Calf Boots and
Galters. All ask 90 i1v customers is an exami-
l.t. Tha Goods se,l themselves.
ort. ID, l>55. G. vs.. TRCSSELL.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-12-01
Professional Notice.

I HAVE this day associated with me for Prac
L tice DR.. c. FRANK FOUKE. An cases en-.
trusted 10 Dr. +. will have the benefit ofmy counsel
and aid whenever required or desired. DR..
r; can be found at my Office when not profession.
ally absent.
Feb 3, 1877. J. j. II. STRAtTU.
Snirif Elnn
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-12-01
NOTICE.

HAVING removed my TIN SHOP back Ia
L n the main street, to the old stand of Albert
Miller, aud only two doors west of Mr.. Jacob
S,arry'S store, will be glad to see my old
friends and customers, where am prepared to
do all kinds Of
TIN AND SHEET FRON WORK.
ROOFING AND SCOUTING A SPECIALITY.
Ny Tinware will be sold at the bottom prices.
Trade will be taken in exchan e for ware or work
Izs- Remember the Second Door.
JNO. 5. YESTERDAY,
Oct. 6, 1877. Agent
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-12-01
Notice.

I WILL exchange Goods for all Merchandise
/ Corn that is offered. c. W. TRUSSELL.
n0N'T forget the place to purchase your cheap
Boots. | have the facilities 70 cell them
lower than you purchase them elsewhere.
Nov. Il, 1871. &. ". TRUSSELL.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-12-01
NO HUMBUG!

NEW FALL CASSIMERES.-A beautiful line
~ Of Gents Cassimeres, cheaper than ever was
known, at G. W. TRUSSELL'S.
A HANDSOME liue Of the latest Styles Of La
"A dies Dress Goods, very cheap, at
fOv. 3. c. W. TRUSSELL'S.
4 BEAUTIFUL LINE, all the very latest
"A Styles, of Hats and Caps for Men and Boys,
at C. W. TRUSSELLS.
4 endless variety Of Ladies Fancy Goods at
~ Nov. 3. c. W. TRUSSELL'S.
LARGE assortment of Queensware just
~ opened at CIV. TRUSSELL'S.
Nov. 3, 1877.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-12-01
BLAClxSNIITHING.

solved the nndersipDad berabv givos notice
that he will continue the BLACKSMITHlNG
BUSINESS at the old stand near te Bcrryville
turnpike rol-gat Work executed in good style,
and at living rates. A continuance of past 'avors
solicited. JOHN II. KLINE.
September %, lS77-tf
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-12-01

D0N'T fail TO try our Cholera Mxture-it ne
~ yer fails TO cure Diarrh@, Collie, Cholera
Morbus, and all affections Of the bowels Manu-
featured and for sale By
Aug. ii, 1877. c. L. BELLER.
SPlCES Of all kinds, fresh and reliable. to be
- had at low figures, at C.E. BELLER'S.
VN00TH BRUSHES, OF all sizes and prices IN be
4 bad at G. +. BELLERS.
ILAvORING Extracts Of Vanilla, Pine Apple,
4 Lemon, Strawberry, and Orange. Desicca-
ted Cocoa Nut, Corn Starch, Cox and Nelson's
Gelatine, Irish Moss-al fresh and nice.
at G. f. BELLER'S.
A NEW lot Of Chewing and Smoking Tobac-
N cos, Segars-of all grades from for 20 Is
cents each, at CT. BELLER'S
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-12-01
TIN AND SHEET rRoN woRK
For the Ladies'.

V'HE Stylish Is th. Lasting Button and Side Lace
L Cater, for Ladies and Misses, arrived this
day by the Western bound Express. Call and
examine them. c. ". TRUSSELL.
June ., 1871.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-12-01
NOTICE.

A LII persons are hereby warned not to trespass
n on my Vineyard and Orchard. The law will
be enforced against all offenders. Parents are
earnestly requested to warn their BOYS or they
may be injured. Night punderers will receive
special attention by armed guard. No admit
lance on Sundays to any person.
Aug. 8, lS74-tf. J. J. II. STRAITH.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-12-01

Old Books,

old Newspapersand Old Paper Except brown,
" and Rags, wanted, for which the highe,t
market price, in CASH, will be paid at the
Oct 10. 1872. FREE PRESS OFFICE
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-12-01
MOUNT PROSPECT VINEYARDS, y. J.
Speeg'S Port Grape Wine
FOUR YEARS OLD.

TENIIS justly celebrated native Wine is made
4 from the juice of the Oporto Grape, raised in
this country. It's invaluable
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-12-01
NOTICE.

HAVING completed my contracts abroad
ii which have occupied my sole attention for
nearly year past, an now prepared for orders
in all the departments Of House Building. Ad-
dress me at Charlestown
Sept. lG, 1876. j. C. HOLMES
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-12-01
May /, 1876.

MRFm Aayesr Agentswanted everywhere Bus
GEJJ Address j. NORTH Co, St. LOUIS No
The daily gazette., 1877-11-02
AM USEMEN IT'S.

]. Holmes Grover, the well known
Irish comedian, will perform "Handy
Andy" at the Grand Opera House, Satur-
day, Nov. 3rd supported blythe entire New
Park Theatre Company, of Philadelphia.
The prices have been reduced to fifty and
twenty tive cents, without extra charge
for reserving seats, checks are for sale at
G. f. Thomas g Co.
At the Grand Opera House on Mon
day evening November 9th, the we'll
known frontier scouts-Texas Jack,
Capt, Bill and Donald Mckay, will ap-
pear with the Texas Jack Combination in
the exciting borden dramma, "Scouts of
the Plains. During the evening the great
marksmen Joe Brown and Dan Dubois
will take aim through looking glass,
stand back to back and shoot an apple
off the head and perform several other
difficult feats. Mr.. Geo. G. Davenport,
the Irish Comedian, is with the Com
pany.
The daily gazette., 1877-11-02

appointed Policeman. The Mayor
has appointed John W. Carey, as an extra
policeman for the FIRST District in con-
formity with a petition of the citizens OF
that district which was presented to
Council, and acted upon favorably by
that body. Mr.. Carey acted as special
officer along the Brandywine during the
past summer months, aud gave general
satisfaction, and there is no doubt that he
will fill his new position with credit.
Embankment Burst.-The embankment
on the south side of the Christiana creek,
above Third street bridge broke this
morning, and the water is over flowing
the marshes. The tide in the creek this
morning, owing to the rain, and the
southeast winds is very high, and the re-
sidents on the south side, nearest the
creek are preparing for an overflow oi
water.
Gone to Pennington Seminary. job
and Benjamin Gam, sons of Mrs. Mary
Gam, of st. Georges have entered Penn
ington, IN. J.) Seminary, where they ar,
to receive thorough education.
The daily gazette., 1877-11-02
BREADSTUFFS AND GOLD.

In view of a large, andit may be sud-
den, demand for gold, the Bank of Eng
land lately raised its rate of discount from
three to four per cent. After fortnight's
trial this proved unable to restrain the
outflow of specie from the Golfers of the
bank. Therefore. another turn of the
screw has raised the rate of discount to
five per cent. There are two staples of
American produce which England must
have, and, just now, can be supplied
with only by the United States. These
are cotton and breadstuffs. Formerly,
before we began to manufacture our own
cotton and our own metals, the trade
with England was more easy than prof.
table to us. English capital and labor
worked up our raw material, and sold
them to us at from three, to four hun
dred per cent profit. The balance of trade
was then in favor of England, and we
often had to send heavy remlttances in
gold to square the account. Now, manu-
featuring for ourselves, instead Of pay
ing, we have to receive large amount
of gold from Europe. If they take, as
they must, our cotton and breadstuffs,
they have to pay for them, not in mus
Inns, celicoes, and cutlery, but in hard
cash. Thus it has come that the Bank of
England is afraid of great drain ofgold
to pay off British Indebtedness to this
country.